{"id":23771,"date":"2024-04-12T11:17:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T15:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/?p=23771"},"modified":"2024-04-19T09:22:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T13:22:51","slug":"samantha-vasquez-social-justice-in-higher-education-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/2024\/04\/12\/samantha-vasquez-social-justice-in-higher-education-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Samantha Vasquez: Social Justice in Higher Education Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Samantha (Sam) Vasquez (she\/her\/ella) of Coachella, California is the 2024 recipient of the Social Justice in Higher Education Award from the University of 海角社区 College of Education and Human Development&#8217;s graduate programs in higher education. This award is presented to a graduating student in the student development in higher education master\u2019s program who has demonstrated deep and consistent commitment to understanding, analyzing, and advancing both theory and practice related to diversity, inclusivity, and social justice in higher education as evidenced by both academic and co-curricular pursuits and accomplishments during their graduate studies. Read a Q&amp;A with Vasquez below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What difference has U海角社区 made in your life and in helping you reach your goals?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image23771_862142-d8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image23771_862142-d8\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Samantha-Vasquez.jpg\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Samantha-Vasquez-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of Samantha Vasquez.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-23774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Samantha-Vasquez-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Samantha-Vasquez-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Samantha-Vasquez-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Samantha-Vasquez-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Samantha-Vasquez-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Samantha-Vasquez-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Samantha-Vasquez-634x423.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Samantha-Vasquez-846x564.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Samantha-Vasquez-951x634.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/04\/Samantha-Vasquez.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Photo courtesy Samantha Vasquez.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>U海角社区 has been a transformative&nbsp;journey for me, starting with moving my life across the country then instilling confidence and&nbsp;readiness for my&nbsp;future in&nbsp;higher&nbsp;education through the hands-on opportunities and extremely supportive&nbsp;environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have you had an experience at U海角社区 that has changed or shaped the way you see the world? If so, tell us about it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engaging with diverse&nbsp;individuals at U海角社区 has broadened my perspective of&nbsp;the world. I&#8217;ve had the chance to engage with fellow students,&nbsp;faculty&nbsp;and staff which&nbsp;has&nbsp;helped me embrace varied perspectives and&nbsp;journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have you worked closely with a professor or mentor who made your U海角社区 experience better? If so, tell us about them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cam McDonnell has been my supervisor for the&nbsp;past two years and her&nbsp;unwavering&nbsp;support and guidance have significantly enriched my academic&nbsp;journey. Her approachability, empathy and insightful advice have been invaluable and reinforce my growth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What advice do you have for incoming graduate students to help them get off to the best start academically?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the&nbsp;time to immerse yourself in the&nbsp;learning&nbsp;process. The initial adjustment may seem daunting, but reflection and appreciation of knowledge will lay a solid foundation for academic and professional excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why U海角社区?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a first-generation student, I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to further my education!&nbsp;Besides the beautiful scenery, U海角社区 has a supportive community and a strong alumni network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Favorite U海角社区 memory:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite U海角社区 memories are the hockey games! With such a vibrant student presence, you can always count on the hockey games for some really great energy and&nbsp;excitement!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special Thank You message:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To Victor, my family, mentors and faculty, I couldn&#8217;t have done it without your&nbsp;love, support and encouragement. This experience has provided me with invaluable growth opportunities, wonderful mentorship, cherished memories and a robust&nbsp;network!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Samantha (Sam) Vasquez (she\/her\/ella) of Coachella, California is the 2024 recipient of the Social Justice in Higher Education Award from the University of 海角社区 College of Education and Human Development&#8217;s graduate programs in higher education. Read a Q&amp;A with Vasquez below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":135,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"%%post_title%%","_seopress_titles_desc":"Samantha (Sam) Vasquez (she\/her\/ella) of Coachella, California is the 2024 recipient of the Social Justice in Higher Education Award from the University of 海角社区 College of Education and Human Development's graduate programs in higher education. 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