LATINO ENROLLMENT INSTITUTE

LATINO ENROLLMENT INSTITUTE

COHORT 11 APPLICATION FORM

Thank you for your interest in joining the Latino Enrollment Institute (LEI) at the University of Notre Dame! This application will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Please read all of the information below before submitting your application.

LEI Summer Conference Overview

The LEI will take place Sunday, June 18—Wednesday, June 21, 2023. The conference will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday and conclude at noon on Wednesday. As the school leader, your full participation is required on these dates.

In our research, we have found that the principal is the number one lever for change in a school. As such, the principal of the school must attend the LEI (as the governance in high schools is different, we do allow presidents and/or admissions directors to take the place of a high school principal). Furthermore, we ask that each principal invite one member of his or her team to attend the summer institute as well. Unaccompanied principals will not be accepted into the program. A school may invite more members of its team at an extra fee per person.

Additionally, we believe that the pastor plays an indispensable role in this work, so we invite the principal to ask his or her pastor to also attend the LEI, at no extra charge. It has been our experience that schools with strong pastor buy-in have been more successful, so we strongly encourage your pastor to attend the LEI.

Cost

Thanks to philanthropic support, the cost to schools for participation in the LEI is $1,200 per school. This fee covers on-campus accommodations, meals, and materials for two people, one of whom must be the school leader. Also included in this cost is the ongoing support of an LEI mentor via monthly Zoom calls, access to online monthly modules, and a mid-year follow-up gathering of principals in the cohort. A school may also choose to bring their pastor at no additional cost.

Again, the cost of the LEI is $1,200 for schools wishing to stay on campus in university provided dormitories. For those wishing to stay off-campus in a nearby hotel, the cost is $1,800 (this also includes two people). You may select your preference on this application form.

Application Timeline

Applications must be received no later than April 1, 2023. Space is limited, so we encourage you to apply early. We will begin sending acceptance notifications on a rolling basis, and all schools will be notified by April 15 at the latest.

Questions?

For any questions regarding the summer conference or the application process, please contact Katy Lichon (kwalter5@nd.edu).

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Name of School*

Street Address*

City*

State*

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Zip Code*

Phone (Main Office)*

Phone

NCEA School ID*

(Arch)Diocese*

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SCHOOL LEADER INFORMATION

Last Name*

First Name*

Email Address*

Phone (Office)*

Phone

Phone (Mobile)*

Phone

Job Title*

Number of years leading your current school*

Total number of years as a school leader*

SCHOOL ENROLLMENT AND DEMOGRAPHICS

Please provide your school's enrollment numbers (total and Latino) for the past three years. These numbers should match the official numbers reported to your (arch)diocese in September each year. Please include Pre-K if applicable.

2020-21 (Total Enrollment)*

2020-21 (Latino Enrollment)*

2021-22 (Total Enrollment)*

2021-22 (Latino Enrollment)*

2022-23 (Total Enrollment)*

2022-23 (Latino Enrollment)*

Grade Levels*

Select or enter value

Type of community in which your school is located*

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ASSEMBLING YOUR LEI TEAM

Since a principal's capacity to implement important and lasting changes is often accentuated by the support of a staff/faculty member with whom he or she works closely, we ask that you choose one member of your team to attend the summer conference with you. Please carefully consider bringing one of the following people (listed in alphabetical order).

Assistant Principal
Business Manager
Counselor
Enrollment and Marketing Director
Parent Volunteer (Madrina/Padrino)
School Board Member
Secretary / Front Office Manager
Teacher

Please note: The $1,200 fee only covers the school leader and one staff member at the LEI summer conference. However, a third spot is reserved for the pastor of each eligible school, at no additional charge, should he choose to attend as well.

Who on your staff/faculty would you consider bringing with you to the LEI summer conference and why? Please note, you are not bound to this decision. We are simply interested in your initial thoughts about who might work closely with you to implement the strategies learned at the LEI in your school.

Who do you plan to bring with you to the summer conference?

ESSAY QUESTIONS

How did you learn about the Latino Enrollment Institute and what interests you most about joining the program?*

Please provide a detailed answer to the following question: What specifically do you hope to gain by attending the LEI, and why do you think your school can be successful in recruiting and serving Latino students?*

ADDITIONAL CONFERENCE DETAILS

Do you intend to use Title II or Title III funds to cover the cost of the LEI?*

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Summer Conference Housing Preference

Please indicate your housing preference for the LEI summer conference.

On-Campus in University Dorms (air-conditioned): Registration Fee = $1,200 for two people in individual rooms
Off-Campus in Nearby Hotel: Registration Fee = $1,600 for two people in individual rooms

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Comments / Questions

If you have any questions, you may enter them here and we will be happy to reach out to you. Otherwise, please feel free to email Katy Lichon directly at kwalter5@nd.edu.

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