Rutgers GSE CMSI

Con Confianza: Academic Advising Insights from Hispanic Serving Institutions

    Date & Time: September 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET

    Unlock the secrets to modern, effective academic advising for Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in our upcoming webinar! Discover insightful findings from our recent report “Con Confianza: Academic Advising Insights from Hispanic Serving Institutions," designed to equip you with practical strategies and insights to enhance your advising practices. Tailored for academic advisors, higher education professionals, and institutional leaders at HSIs, this session explores diverse advising, proactive approaches, and the power of social media for communication.

    Moderator:

    • Gabe Bermea, Visiting Scholar, The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions

    Panelist:

    • Nicole Gonzalez, Director, Advising Resource Center, University of Arizona
    • John Vasquez, Executive Director for Graduate Studies & Research, Colorado State University - Pueblo
    • Lina Anastasovitou, Doctoral Candidate, National University

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    About Gabe Bermea,

    Gabriel Bermea is a Visiting Scholar at The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI), specializing in research on academic advising practices and student success across Minority Serving Institutions. With over 13 years of experience in higher education as a researcher, consultant, lecturer, and practitioner, Gabriel is dedicated to developing campus-wide enrollment and student success strategies that enhance access, opportunity, and achievement for all students, particularly those from underrepresented and marginalized communities. As a Latino navigating the complexities of higher education both as a student and professional, Gabriel brings a deeply personal perspective to his work. Growing up, he faced numerous challenges and barriers common among students from marginalized backgrounds. These experiences have instilled in him a profound understanding of the systemic obstacles that can hinder student success. His journey has fueled his passion for creating inclusive and supportive academic environments where every student can thrive. Gabriel's personal experiences have driven him to advocate for policies and practices that promote equity and access, ensuring that students from all backgrounds have the resources and support they need to succeed. Gabriel is the architect of the Humanistic Advising Framework, an innovative approach to academic advising that focuses on fostering student growth and self-actualization. His scholarly contributions on humanistic advising, Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and post-completion success are published in various academic journals and reports. He has been featured on several podcasts, written for the U.S. Department of Education's blogs, and presented at numerous conferences on student success and academic advising. He earned his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Higher Education and Organizational Change from Benedictine University, a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communication and Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University, and both a Master of Education (M.Ed.) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication Studies from Texas Tech University.