Conference

Starting up an Ethnic Studies Program: Lessons from the U.S. Latino Studies Program

Author: Hector Avalos (Iowa State University)

Abstract

This presentation will sketch how the rationale for starting an ethnic studies program today differs from the rationales used in the late sixties and early seventies. In addition, the inception of Latino Studies can be seen as a case where fortuitous circumstances combine with motivated personnel in order to move a program forward. The challenge of maintaining a stable and healthy program will be addressed. Finally, the presentation will explain how the case of Latino Studies can provide lessons for other similar efforts to begin new diversity related courses and programs at Iowa State and other colleges and universities in the Midwest.

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How to Cite: Avalos, H. (2002) “Starting up an Ethnic Studies Program: Lessons from the U.S. Latino Studies Program”, Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity. 3(1).