Joe J. Palencia, M.Ed.
Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE)
Scholar-Practioner
Academic Support Specialist - City colleges of chicago - Harry s Truman College (Uptown; Chicago, IL)
Academic Coach - TRiO Student Support Services
December 2021 - Present
- Develop and conduct academic coaching sessions and workshops to promote academic and personal growth and help students make a strong connection to college life
- Offer individual and group academic coaching sessions that connect to transfer, completion, and career programs
- Administer career advisement tools to support student's academic and career goals
- Provide advice and counseling to help students clarify their academic and personal goals
- Coordinated several workshops to help students understand the essentials of personal finance, establish a basic level of financial literacy, and apply money management techniques to help better manage finances.
- Educated students on various financial management and credit management topics such as budgeting, savings, banking products, credit building and management, housing, identity theft, and other consumer topics
Dia del Alumno Universitario Estudiante de Primera Generación
First Generation College Celebration
Oakton Community College
Established in 1969, Oakton Community College is a two-year institution accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools offering associate's degree programs in 80 fields of study and non-credit courses in northern Cook County, Illinois. The College is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board and is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, as well as numerous professional organizations.
TRIO SSS Advisor
RHC
The SSS TRIO program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and has been at Oakton Community College since 1990. During 2013-2015, the Oakton SSS TRIO Program was funded to support 215 students from first generation, low-income, and/or disability backgrounds, who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and have evidence of academic need. Funding was secured for the 2015-2020 Grant Cycle through collaborative efforts between the TRIO Professional Team, Council for Education Equity (COE) and the Oakton Office of Alternative Funding and Grants.
Student Success Coach
Student Success
Student Success at Oakton takes pride in developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies to increase student success, student learning, transfer, and completion. Oakton collaborates with the Achieving the Dream Network and all campus stakeholders to think courageously, eliminate silos, and integrate student success initiatives into a single, College-wide agenda. Ongoing efforts include collecting and analyzing data/evidence; formulating and recommending strategies and policy changes; and evaluating outcomes.
Staff Advisor
Association to Nurture and Develop the Advancement of Latinos in Education (ANDALE)
¡Andale!@Oakton is funded by the Oakton Educational Foundation, this program is designed to increase the retention, persistence and success of Oakton’s Latino/a/x students and supports the personal, emotional, social, academic and career development of program participants.
Adjunct Instructor
COL 108
The College Experience (COL 108; a 3 credit undergraduate course) develops the competencies that are necessary to be
a successful college student. Students learn strategies for success like test taking, critical thinking, self-assessment,
communication skills, and overall study skills by applying them in concurrent courses and other learning contexts.
ACPA
ACPA, originally known as the American College Personnel Association was founded in 1924 by May L. Cheney, has nearly 7,500 members representing 1,200 private and public institutions from across the U.S. and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. at the National Center for Higher Education, is the leading comprehensive student affairs association that advances student affairs and engages students for a lifetime of learning and discovery
Directorate Board Member
The ACPA Commission for Two-Year Colleges is directly concerned with issues relevant to student development programs at two-year institutions. Additionally, it is designed to promote the improvement of student development programs; enhance the professional development of student development personnel; and serve as an advocate for student development
programs at two-year institutions.
Community Colleges Liason
ACPA Latinx Network (LN) provides a variety of professional development opportunities for its members by sponsoring Latino focused programs,
network meetings, and the maintenance of a listserv. The LN also acts as a social vehicle to promote networking
opportunities and an informal social support network.
Department of Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs (SDMA) - Loyola University Chicago
2011-2013
Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs (SDMA)
GA
SDMA at Loyola University Chicago advances the recognition and appreciation of our diverse community, promotes multicultural education across campus, strives to ensure the retention and success of underrepresented students, and fosters a supportive, inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.
Students Together Are Reaching Success (STARS)
GA
STARS is a peer mentorship and college success program supported by the Department of Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs (SDMA) that connects first-year students with successful upperclassmen for one-on-one and group mentoring. STARS Students participate
Undergraduate
Student Affairs at the University of Illinois provides quality programs, services, facilities and living environments that create the Illinois experience at Urbana-Champaign, which empowers students to achieve the greatest potential in their personal and academic development.
NUFP
NUFP Undergraduate Fellow
The mission of the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program is to increase the number of historically disenfranchised and underrepresented professionals in student affairs and/or higher education, including but not limited to those of racial and ethnic-minority background; those having a disability; and those identifying as LGBTQ.
La Casa Cultural Latina
Event Coordinator/Night Monitor
Since its founding in 1974, La Casa Cultural Latina has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to Latina/o students and the campus community, as well as local and global communities. La Casa reflects the diversity of Latina/o cultures and exemplifies el éxito Latino that shapes the Americas in our contemporary world.
The mission of La Casa Cultural Latina is to promote a welcoming and dynamic atmosphere through the development of educational, cultural, socio-political, and social programs that lead to greater recruitment, retention, advancement, and empowerment of Latina/o students. La Casa engages current and future leaders through mentorship, civic engagement, and the promotion of social advocacy.
Multicultural Advocate
Scott Hall
MAs serve as leaders and role models within the residence hall community by confronting acts of intolerance or hate, encouraging dialogue among students, and working toward the creation of truly inclusive communities. The Multicultural Advocate assumes an active role in the advancement of multiculturalism and social justice within the residence halls through community and staff development, education, celebration, and dialogue.
Lambdas
Leaders of the Latino Greek Movement
Founded in 1975 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. is the first and largest nationally recognized Greek-letter organization founded as a Latin Fraternity. The membership of Lambda Theta Phi is open to all college men who support its values of scholarship, respect for all culture, community service, and the advancement and fair treatment of Latinos. Lambda Theta Phi was the first Latin Fraternity to be recognized by the North-American Inter-Fraternity Conference (NIC) and has over 140 entities in the U.S.
Education
Chicago Public Schools
Miami University
Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE)- Doctor of Philosophy
This program prepares students for leadership positions and faculty roles in student affairs in higher education. The curriculum includes a 12-credit core that address learning partnerships in higher education, college learners' experiences, college learning environments, and social and political engagement in higher education; an 18-credit research sequence; a 6-credit concentration, 9 credits of electives, and dissertation research
Loyola University Chicago
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, with nearly 16,000 students. Consistently ranked a top national university by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is also among a select group of universities recognized for community service and engagement by prestigious national organizations like the Carnegie Foundation and the Corporation for National and Community Service.
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences
(Communication & Latina/o Studies, Business Minor)
Founded in 1867, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a four-year public institution with a reputation as a world-class leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. The University has over 32,000 undergraduate and 12,200 graduate students graduate students offering Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor’s-research/scholarship and Doctor’s-professional practice degrees.
