Colegio Cesar Chavez, 1973-1983: A Chicano Struggle for Educational Self-Determination

by Maldonado,Carlos

• ISBN13: 9780815336310
• ISBN10: 0815336314
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-10-25
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This work illuminates the founding and brief existence of Colegio Cesar Chavez , founded in the Pacific Northwest in 1973. The work is set within a national and regional context. Colegio Cesar Chavez holds a unique niche in Chicano social and educational history, due to its strong Chicano philosophical roots, alternative educational model, and geographical location. The work highlights the socio-political milieu and issues contributing to the rise and demise of this bold Chicano educational experiment. The history of Colegio Cesar Chavez tells the story of a Chicano struggle for educational and self determination."

Table of Contents

List of Figures	ix
List of Illustrations	xi
Preface	xiii
Introduction	3	(6)
Description of Study	6	(2)
Notes	8	(1)
Social and Historical Context	9	(18)
The Chicano Movement	9	(9)
Watershed Period for Higher Education Innovation	18	(4)
The Quest for Equal Opportunity	22	(2)
Notes	24	(3)
How It All Began	27	(6)
Background	27	(3)
Notes	30	(3)
A Collective Dream Realized The Birth of Colegio Cesar Chavez	33	(30)
Founders	35	(1)
Institutional Mission and Philosophy	36	(4)
Curriculum	40	(1)
Administration, Faculty, Students and Community	41	(11)
Summary	52	(1)
Notes	53	(10)
Fading Dreams and Hopes: Colegio's Decline and Demise	63	(42)
A Lack of Financial Base	63	(3)
Colegio's Legal Battles	66	(14)
Internal Politics and Conflict	80	(8)
Enrollment	88	(3)
Leadership	91	(2)
A Non-traditional Institution	93	(1)
National Trends	94	(5)
Summary	99	(1)
Notes	100	(5)
Conclusion and Insights for Chicano College Promoters	105	(18)
Conclusion: ``Was Colegio Doomed to Fail?	105	(2)
Insights to Future Promters	107	(7)
Concluding Remarks	114	(1)
Notes	115	(2)
Appendices
A. Research Tools and Methodology	117	(3)
B. Interview Consent Form	120	(3)
Bibliography	123	(6)
Index	129