Hispanic Center
“La educación es el pasaporte hacia el futuro, el mañana pertenece a aquellos que se preparan para él en el día de hoy”— Malcolm X
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today ”— Malcolm X
Video: The Hispanic Center at Fairleigh Dickinson University
¡Bienvenidos al Centro Hispano de la Universidad Fairleigh Dickinson! Reconocemos que nuestras poblaciones estudiantiles son muy diversas. Todas tienen una firme determinación de completar sus estudios y alcanzar objetivos educativos de largo plazo.
Welcome to Hispanic Center at Fairleigh Dickinson University! We have come to recognize a common trait among our very diverse student populations – a steadfast determination to complete their studies and reach long-held educational goals.
Las oportunidades para los hispanohablantes abundan en negocios, finanzas, derecho, medicina, trabajo social y muchas otras áreas. Tambien profesores que hablan español siempre están en demanda. Las personas que poseen múltiples habilidades lingüísticas tienen una clara ventaja en el mercado laboral. Nuestros programas están diseñados para ayudar a los estudiantes latinos a alcanzar sus metas universitarias. Los programas, Puerta Al Futuro, Latino Promise Program, HACER y Avanza de FDU, brindan un enfoque personalizado a la educación superior para estudiantes en busca de un título de Asociado o Licenciatura.
Opportunities for Spanish speakers abound in business, finance, law, medicine, ministry, social work, and translation — and Spanish language teachers are always in demand. Individuals who possess multiple language skills have a distinct advantage on the job market. Our programs are designed to help Latino students achieve their college goals, FDU’s Latino Promise Program provides a personalized approach to higher education for high school students in pursuit of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
Profesores y personal del Centro Hispano
Los programas del Centro Hispano están dirigidos por un grupo de profesionales sumamente talentosos y motivados que se apasionan por garantizar que los estudiantes latinos tengan la oportunidad de alcanzar su máximo potencial a nivel universitario.
Hispanic Center Faculty and Staff
The Hispanic Center programs are led by a group of highly talented and motivated individuals who are passionate about ensuring that Latino students have the opportunity to reach their full potential at the college level.
Levels of Opportunity
| You | Your Goal | Your Next Step |
| Spanish-speaking adult learners | Associates degree as a career credential or as the first step to a higher degree | Puerta Al Futuro |
| Bilingual high school graduates needing support in the early years of an academic career | Latino Promise | |
| High school graduates | HACER | |
| Hispanic students at partner high schools in New Jersey | Exposure to college studies while gaining English fluency and credits toward a college degree | Avanza |
| NJ middle school students for whom English is an academic subject | Hispanic Center outreach and summer programs | |
| Parents of an Hispanic student | Help your student make good choices among available academic programs that will open up career choices. | Bilingual financial aid workshops |
| Organizations and Leaders in the Hispanic Community | Bilingual testimonials and speakers; a way to inform and provide benefits to motivated students and alumni. | Meet with the Hispanic Center to discuss FDU’s plans |
FDU Hispanic Center Themes
In the twenty years since Puerta Al Futuro became the first successful model of the Hispanic Center family of programs, four themes have been applied again and again as FDU opened gateways to academic and career success:
Make academic progress simultaneously with progress in English
At the Hispanic Center the academic goal doesn’t have to wait for English fluency. The students learn and refine their English while earning credits toward their academic credentials.
Don’t become an Hispanic Island on an English campus
Because Hispanic Center programs are serving multiple age ranges and all levels of English fluency from beginner to proficient, there are role models, project partners, teachers, club and sports team members, and alumni networks for every Hispanic Center student.
Reach the students through the parents; reach the parents through the students
Make bi-lingual proficiency a positive career advantage, not just a problem to be solved
Bi-lingual employees are key for successful employers in important regions of the U.S., including New Jersey. Whether in health care, information sciences, or service industries, bi-lingual fluency is a jewel on a resume.
Puerta al Futuro® (Gateway to the Future)®
Israel Delgado
Recruiter and Retention Specialist
israel@fdu.edu
