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- 1. UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA SCHOOL OF INFORMATION RESOURCES AND LIBRARY SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE RIVER
- 2. “MY COHORT BECAME LIKE FAMILY TO ME. THAT’S WHY I STAYED IN THE PROGRAM.”
- 3. “THIS PROGRAM HAS BONDED ME TO OTHERS WHO HAVE THE SAME GOALS AND DESIRES THAT I HAVE: TO BE OF SERVICE TO THE UNDERSERVED.”
- 4. “A GREAT OUTREACH PRESENTATION BY A KR ALUMNI MADE ME WANT TO LEARN TO DO SIMILAR THINGS.”
- 5. I remember my brother would share wonderful stories of being in the Knowledge River program such as attending conferences, being part of a cohort, having the opportunity in working at the Arizona Health Sciences Library and more. To be honest, he must have tried to recruit me a couple times before I was convinced.
- 6. KR addresses the need for more librarians and information science professionals 6 coming from and prepared to serve our country’s growing and underserved Latino and Native American populations
- 7. …have distinct socio-cultural knowledge and linguistic skills that are assets in reaching diverse users Cohort 11
- 8. KR is a national exemplar for diversity recruitment and training
- 9. 144 Graduates | 93% retention rate* *as of May 2012 May 2011 graduation
- 10. 10 They must be willing to be active members of the program’s learning community Azul Gomez, Alexandria Caster, Monica Farmer, Fall 2009.
- 11. Financial aid is granted in the form of Graduate Assistantships, 11 WE Search Team, Fall 2010
- 12. Students form a cohort… 12 December 2010 Graduation Luncheon
- 13. All new KR students take a foundational course together Class trip to library in San Luis, AZ. Fall 2010
- 15. KR graduates epitomize the new face of our profession Current Scholars are highly encouraged (and expected) to continue the tradition of leadership that has been exemplified by previous Scholars. Then student Jeff Cruz with KR alum Mark Puente, Fall 2009
- 16. GINA MACALUSO ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/PROGRAM MANAGER KNOWLEDGE RIVER GINAMACALUSO@EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU
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- Introduce self and position. Share my story. I want to talk about the KR program and our success stories with recruitment and retention of minority students, particularly Latino and Native American students, but I want to start by sharing the voices of the students that I have worked with about why they came to this program, and why they have stayed and graduated. It’s not an easy job recruiting and supporting the students, but most of the work comes from the students, and here are their words:
- Introduce self and position. I want to talk about the KR program and our success stories with recruitment and retention of minority students, particularly Latino and Native American students, but I want to start by sharing the voices of the students that I have worked with about why they came to this program, and why they have stayed and graduated. It’s not an easy job recruiting and supporting the students, but most of the work comes from the students, and here are their words:
- These are powerful words of connection, commitment, and caring coming from a graduate students and alumni in the Knowledge River program. These quotes really demonstrate the various factors that come into play to help minority students decide whether or not to pursue this field, and whether to stay in the LIS program when the times get rough. In these quotes, you hear about the importance of the cohort experience, you hear about students being inspired by alumni, you hear that it takes time, maybe a couple of years, before a student is finally convinced to pursue this career, and how students are excited about being around other students who have similar goals and aspirations. Interestingly, you don’t hear about the importance of financial aid, although I believe this is what initially draws a lot of students to apply to the program. We’re providing a level of support that goes way beyond just scholarship dollars. Let me tell you a bit more about the program…
- The Knowledge River program was established in 2001, with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and key partners, to address the need for more librarians and information science professionals coming from and prepared to serve our country’s growing and underserved Latino and Native American populations.
- The University of AZ and its partners recognize that LIS professionals who are members of underserved communities have distinct socio-cultural knowledge and linguistic skills that are assets in reaching diverse users, as well as organizing and preserving the information objects they produce.
- As a national exemplar for diversity recruitment and training, Knowledge River is the only graduate program with a focus on the information needs of Latino and Native American cultural communities,
- and has currently graduated 135 students, with a 93% retention rate. The success of this program is achieved by involving a broad range of constituents in learning about and promoting services to these groups through a diversity curriculum, service learning opportunities, enrichment activities, and more.
- The program recruits an annual cohort of Knowledge River Scholars who pursue a Master of Arts degree in Information Resources and Library Science. Selected students must demonstrate a strong combination of knowledge, cultural sensitivity, and commitment relating to Latino and/or Native American populations. They must be willing to participate in enrichment activities, and be active members of the program’s learning community.
- KR Scholars are eligible to receive a financial aid package and opportunities for conference travel, professional development, and mentoring. Financial aid is granted in the form of Graduate Assistantships, which provides students with tuition support as well as hands on work experience in our partner libraries, including the Arizona Health Sciences Library, the University of Arizona Libraries, and the Pima County Public Library system.
- Each year, incoming students become part of a cohort of Scholars that begin the program together. These students represent diverse cultural, geographic, academic, and professional backgrounds, but are united in their interest in Latino and Native American information needs. The cohort model builds a community dedicated to diversity issues, and provides social support to new students, which facilitates retention and academic success. We’re now in our 10th cohort.
- I have only worked for the KR program since 2009, so I can only speak about the recruitment and retention stories and strategies that I’ve witnessed or used. I have come to believe in my heart that recruitment and retention of students goes much further than just giving money to students. Sure, students say that they were financially dependent on KR for them to get through the program. But when you ask students, when you get to know their stories and their backgrounds, it’s evident that there’s much more going on than just the funding. I’ve come to realize that what we offer is holistic approach. We address the need for funding. For work experienceFor coursework where students can focus on diversity issuesFor networking, by providing conference support and access to alumniFor social and emotional support through the cohort experience and my impromptu counseling sessions that I tend to hold in my office, on the phone, or via email What students refer to is that package of experiences that KR students experience. It’s a unique program that addresses the need to develop the whole person as a budding professional, and I believe that is what makes us successful.
- I have come to suspect that, before graduation, Knowledge River scholars pledge to become secret recruitment agents. I have met nice SIRLS alumni but never as engaged with others, when they see you might be fit to become a librarian, as KRs. First, they entice you without you realizing it with their commitment towards the community, especially those underserved. Then, they procure you by talking about the program, letting you know about how to apply, providing tips and literature and doing follow-ups. Finally, there is a kind of case management or fitness program thing when you get in: somebody will always be checking on you, making sure that you are on track, giving advice, listening. Some people may find this exhausting. But there are too many cracks in the system to let minorities (or people interested in serving them) slip through. At a time in Arizona where xenophobia rolls unquestioned, it is rewarding to feel appreciated for all the assets you can bring to the table, to the profession, because of you cultural background. This is how I felt each time I talked to you or Janice. Genuine appreciation and a commitment to sort out bureaucratic obstacles, I got that from the KR staff since day 1. Maybe gratitude is the best recruitment initiative. We all come here with different stories, uncommon ones. At KR it is not plot but character what counts. We might never know how many of us would have stayed outside the profession hadn’t we learned about KR. But I am sure that KR is the reason for plenty of people to stay in and keep up working for the community.