Presentation Title:
University Seal of Biliteracy and Cultural Competence: Honoring Heritage Languages Beyond K-12 Education

Presentation Options: Onsite

Presentation Strand: MLs

Presentation Delivery Language: English

Description:

This session will introduce participants to the University Seal of Biliteracy and Cultural Competence (USBCC) program at a Hispanic Serving Institution. Participants will receive a copy of the recently published USBCC Handbook to assist and encourage them to develop and implement a USBCC program that can be adapted to their unique college or university context. Why the USBCC? Session will feature students’ voices about how the USBCC has impacted their personal and professional trajectories. Student testimonios highlight the profound significance of fostering a vibrant and inclusive multilingual environment in higher education, creating a path for embracing linguistic diversity.

Abstract:

This session will introduce participants to the University Seal of Biliteracy and Cultural Competence (USBCC) program at a Hispanic Serving Institution. Participants will receive a copy of the recently published USBCC Handbook to assist and encourage them to develop and implement a USBCC program that can be adapted to their unique college or university context. Why the USBCC? Session will feature students’ voices about how the USBCC has impacted their personal and professional trajectories. Student testimonios highlight the profound significance of fostering a vibrant and inclusive multilingual environment in higher education, creating a path for embracing linguistic diversity. In accordance with the Multilingual California 2030 Initiative, we present a comprehensive overview of the groundbreaking creation and  implementation of the University Seal of Biliteracy & Cultural Competence program at a Southern California University in partnership with key Bilingual Education stakeholders .  

Participants will learn how this unique partnership collaborated to develop and implement  a unique pathway for valuing and honoring students’ heritage language(s) at the university level. This partnership has established a precedent for students’ multilingual and intercultural competence recognition beyond K-12 education, at the university level. In this session, we will also present testimonios shared at the inaugural USBCC Awards ceremony, from graduates' families/parents and students about the profound significance of cultivating and sustaining a vibrant and inclusive multilingual environment in higher education.

Presentation Types: Panel-80m

Target Audience: P-20

Primary Presenter's Telephone: 8587612538

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