Please submit a letter of nomination (1-2 pages) and any other relevant supporting documentation to
awards@coceal.org You may use the information below as a guide.
Examples of Guiding Questions
• What is the area of Impact Practice?
• What are the relevant dates and timelines?
• What is the mission and vision?
• What measurable goals/outcomes have been set?
• How does overall mission impact Latinx students, faculty, staff, and/or community members?
• Examples of the impact and/or efforts to support Latinxs in higher education.
• Who are the essential staff, their key responsibilities, and the contribution they have on Impact Practice success.
• What is the primary source of funding? Please include current and future funding sources.
• Share how the Impact Practice has evolved and strengthened the success of Latinxs in higher education since its inception.
Examples of impact practices include but are not limited to:
• Innovative and intentional practices, policy development, research, initiatives, curriculum development, support programs, services, community partnerships, etc. that advance educational equity for Latinx communities
• Grassroots initiatives in service to educational advancement of Latinx communities
• Mentorship and leadership programs
• DREAMers/DACA/undocumented student support
• Pathway/pipeline programs aimed at advancing educational access of Latinx communities
• Innovative recruitment/retention strategies
• Significant social/cultural impact with regards to education of Latinx communities in Colorado