Virginia Education Department Hopes to Increase Hispanic College Enrollment
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Updated: 2:39 PM Nov 23, 2009
Virginia Education Department Hopes to Increase Hispanic College Enrollment
Virginia's Assistant Secretary of Education, Douglas Garcia, says the Department of Education will focus on improving Hispanic college attendance numbers.
Posted: 9:40 AM Nov 23, 2009
Reporter: Sarah Sager
Email Address: Sarah.Sager@whsv.com
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The state Assistant Secretary of Education and James Madison University alumnus, Douglas Garcia, attended a Hispanic education ceremony Sunday.

Garcia says the state is focusing on improving college attendance numbers for the Hispanic community in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, which is seeing a large increase.

Garcia also says it's often difficult for young adults, who grow up in households with English as a second language, to attend universities or community college.

Garcia says, "JMUs numbers have improved since I've been here. When I was here it was two percent of the undergrad population was of Hispanic Latino decent. Now, they are up to five percent."

Garcia says the Virginia Department of Education holds a yearly education symposium, where Hispanic students can gain a better understanding of the college entry process.
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