The Latinx Institute incorporates actions in alignment with the seven foundational areas of Antioch University’s vision.
Cultural/Social Justice
Encourage recruitment and retention of Latinx students and faculty and create space for them at Antioch. Promote initiatives to decrease mental health stigma and encourage help-seeking behaviors among Latinx individuals.
Research
Promote collaboration on Latinx-related research initiatives and help disseminate that information as well as create opportunities for recognition of faculty, students, and partners’ work.
Education/Training
Offering a Latinx Mental Health Counseling Certificate, a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Latinx Mental Health, and an online elective course introductory to working with the Latinx community.
Service
Telehealth clinic, volunteer services, and education, training, and mentorship opportunities for partner organizations.
Global Engagement
Promote and create cultural immersion opportunities both locally and globally and create a knowledge exchange with Spanish-speaking countries through existing relationships with Latin American countries (Puerto Rico, Mexico, Honduras) while working to develop new partnerships.
Mentorship
For students: Support interest in applying for the CES program through a newly-created Latinx student group.
For faculty: Become culturally responsive clinical supervisors, and learn how to teach Latinx students.
For community partnerships: Promote a sense of community and support based on needs assessment and available resources.