Latino Si Se Puede Course

Overview

Our Latino Si Se Puede Course explores success strategies needed for a positive first-year experience. The course addresses barriers to academic success, builds bridges to resources on campus, encourages engagement, and lifts up each student to help them reach their goals. The course includes a built in peer mentorship component, with each student assigned to a peer mentor for regular follow up throughout their first semester. The course is taught in English. No Spanish speaking skills are required. We are Amigos Latinos, where you don't have to be Latino to be a friend.

To register for the course, visit WINGS Express and search for the following course:

• Subject: Liberal Arts
• Course Number: 1010 -01
• Campus: Dayton
• Title: Introduction to Liberal Arts
• CRN: 27640
• Times: Tuesdays, 11–11:55 a.m. (Course is offered in both Fall and Spring semesters)

What students have to say about the Latino, Si Se Puede Course.

"The overall effectiveness of this instructor is exceptional. The instructor goes above and beyond to provide a positive environment for success."

"I really loved this class. I wish I could have it every semester because it was so helpful and you get to connect with others more than in other classes."

"The instructor is energetic and engaging. She brings motivational content to class and is passionate about student success. She was effective and coursework was great to find balance for college success."

"Even with the light-hearted atmosphere, class never felt informal or meaningless. Everyone was able to feel welcomed and appreciated during lectures or assignments."

"She's the best professor I've ever had, always trying to push us students to give our best."

"This class helped me so much during my first semester. I learned things like how to schedule meetings, stay on track of my work, and to engage and get involved... This class felt like a safe place we could ask questions and be vulnerable because the instructor was so supportive always."

"She has been a fantastic instructor and has really helped me transition into college life with her class.

"The instructor is wonderful. I have never had an instructor who encouraged as well as she did. She always offered kindness and really taught me the value of advocating for myself."

"This class helped me extremely. Kept me on track with my work and outside work." 

"This class was great. It offered a safe place to be myself and the instructor offered a place/class where I could invest in my future. She gave me all the tools I needed to be a successful student."

"Thank you for making me feel included like a real family! You were the first impression I had of Wright State, and now I can't imagine my college experience without you."