We ask that Dr. Eloiza Alcaraz be reinstated as the ¡Enlaces! Program Coordinator
This Petition is addressed to the following:
Dr. Ann McElaney-Johnson, President of Mount Saint Mary's University
Dr. Robert Perrins, Provost and Academic Vice President
Dr. Gregory Travis, Director of Graduate Psychology
We, as ¡Enlaces! students and alumni, are disappointed with the institution as well as concerned about the future of the program and our academic and professional careers, due to the loss of the leader and founder of the current ¡Enlaces! program.
We, the undersigned, ask that Dr. Eloiza Alcaraz be reinstated as the ¡Enlaces! Program Coordinator of the Counseling Psychology graduate program at Mount Saint Mary's University - Doheny campus.
As prospective students, Dr. Eloiza Alcaraz became a mentor and the determining factor to our decision to apply and, upon acceptance, matriculate into this program. We were not impressed by the campus life or services, but by the work that Dr. Alcaraz has done with the program and in the community that MSMU-Doheny resides in. Her history working for social justice with Spanish speaking communities was invaluable to our decision to apply and knew that she would be key to continue facilitating the change that the therapeutic community needs to provide competent and compassionate mental health services. The Psychology Department at Mount Saint Mary's University itself boasted of the work and accolades received due to the work of Dr. Alcaraz in the following electonic communication: http://archive.gotoextinguisher.com/Campaigner/Pub.... Dr. Alcaraz is the only Psychologist teaching traditional Latino folklore in a clinical cultural framework the west of the Mississippi and is nationally recognized as a distinguished Psychologist. Her leadership, commitment, and passion are hard to find. And, now, the MSMU Psychology students are jeopardized due to the university's inability to exercise best practices to retain culturally competent faculty.
The lack of information and transparency has reduced the morale among the students and alumni. Many new students have communicated their willingness to withdraw from the program. Students have communicated with other graduate programs for advising on potential Spring admissions, transferrable coursework, and reallocation of federal financial aid and scholarships. Certainly it is attributable to feelings of disillusionment at certain promises and guarantees not being fulfilled by this program. As you can see from the link above, we were promised to enroll in a nationally recognized graduate program under the leadership and guidance of Dr. Alcaraz. The program's integrity is now compromised due to the absence of Dr. Alcaraz as of August 19, 2016.
We call for the immediate reinstatement of Dr. Eloiza Alcaraz as the leader of the ¡Enlaces! program. Working with Dr. Alcaraz as our professor, advisor, mentor, and role model will help us achieve the social change we signed up to achieve at Mount Saint Mary's University.
Sincerely,
¡Enlaces! Students of Mount Saint Mary's University
Updates
September 1, 2016
The momentum is undeniable. It is clear how vital Dr. Alcaraz is to this program.
Reached 100 supporters
September 1, 2016
29 Comments
I heard Dr. Alcaraz in a Spanish speaking seminar which she presented in our parish. I was drawn into the Mount on account of her leadership. Initially I sought only a B.S. But after her mentoring I see the potential of obtaining an M.S. As a student I greatly look forward to being part of Enlaces as I expect to work with this population. Dr Alcaraz understands the culture and language. I hope that you will consider our requests. Thank in advance for understanding our needs.
Dr Eloiza was encouraging while I studied at MSMU. She currently serves as a mentor while I work towards licensure. And I plan to continue having her as a resource for her knowledge, expertise and wisdom in culturally sensitive and clinical issues. Please reinstate her so that she may continue to serve the students that need her support.
Bring her back! She made me feel I can do countless things and having the tools from her program and the actual MFT program I will be able to help many people! She is the greatest person whom to follow as a mentor to be able to reach ones career for which we have worked so hard! We need her!!
I was planning to apply to the Enlaces program for Fall 2017. I am NOT APPLYING if Dr. Alcaraz is not there. I attended an Information Session and she's an amazing woman! I will look up which university she's at and will apply there!
Dr. Alcaraz is a much valued, respected and cherished individual. As my former professor and academic advisor she has imparted much of her knowledge and professionalism to all her students. She has been the guiding and pivotal force in lifting up the Enlaces program at MSMU to the academically demanding and highly established program it has become. Dr. Alcaraz has devoted much of her time to helping others, especially her students. She is a significant part of what elevates MSMU to an institution sought after by MFT students seeking to serve Spanish speaking individuals.
Hello all and thank you for your support for the Enlaces! students. Here is the reply from Dr. Ann McElaney-Johnson: Dear Brenda: Thank you for your email. I appreciate you and others taking the time to share with us your many experiences with Dr. Alcaraz. I understand that this kind of transition can be difficult but we will respect Dr. Alcaraz's decision to leave Mount Saint Mary's University. I assure you that the University will continue to do its best to serve the students in this program. Most sincerely, Ann McElaney-Johnson Tuesday, 09/06/16
Dr. Alcaraz did so much for the Elances program, it would be a shame to see the program go down just because the university does not reach out to her to come back. I would be begging right now if I were them. If she's gone so is the program. The prestige this program has is because of Dr. Alcaraz. She is a top-notch clinician, professor, and leader. Let your pride down and just ask her to come back. You may think you can hire someone who may take over her leadership, but only she can deliver what was successful among the students because her heart and intelligence cannot be replaced. There is only one Eloiza in this world and MSMU will miss a chance of their lifetime. I was not an Elances student but she always involved everyone into the program. We were her adopted Elances students. She always gave her 100% unconditional love to all of us. Amazing woman!
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We ask that Dr. Eloiza Alcaraz be reinstated as the ¡Enlaces! Program Coordinator
This Petition is addressed to the following:
Dr. Ann McElaney-Johnson, President of Mount Saint Mary's University
Dr. Robert Perrins, Provost and Academic Vice President
Dr. Gregory Travis, Director of Graduate Psychology
We, as ¡Enlaces! students and alumni, are disappointed with the institution as well as concerned about the future of the program and our academic and professional careers, due to the loss of the leader and founder of the current ¡Enlaces! program.
We, the undersigned, ask that Dr. Eloiza Alcaraz be reinstated as the ¡Enlaces! Program Coordinator of the Counseling Psychology graduate program at Mount Saint Mary's University - Doheny campus.
As prospective students, Dr. Eloiza Alcaraz became a mentor and the determining factor to our decision to apply and, upon acceptance, matriculate into this program. We were not impressed by the campus life or services, but by the work that Dr. Alcaraz has done with the program and in the community that MSMU-Doheny resides in. Her history working for social justice with Spanish speaking communities was invaluable to our decision to apply and knew that she would be key to continue facilitating the change that the therapeutic community needs to provide competent and compassionate mental health services. The Psychology Department at Mount Saint Mary's University itself boasted of the work and accolades received due to the work of Dr. Alcaraz in the following electonic communication: http://archive.gotoextinguisher.com/Campaigner/Pub.... Dr. Alcaraz is the only Psychologist teaching traditional Latino folklore in a clinical cultural framework the west of the Mississippi and is nationally recognized as a distinguished Psychologist. Her leadership, commitment, and passion are hard to find. And, now, the MSMU Psychology students are jeopardized due to the university's inability to exercise best practices to retain culturally competent faculty.
The lack of information and transparency has reduced the morale among the students and alumni. Many new students have communicated their willingness to withdraw from the program. Students have communicated with other graduate programs for advising on potential Spring admissions, transferrable coursework, and reallocation of federal financial aid and scholarships. Certainly it is attributable to feelings of disillusionment at certain promises and guarantees not being fulfilled by this program. As you can see from the link above, we were promised to enroll in a nationally recognized graduate program under the leadership and guidance of Dr. Alcaraz. The program's integrity is now compromised due to the absence of Dr. Alcaraz as of August 19, 2016.
We call for the immediate reinstatement of Dr. Eloiza Alcaraz as the leader of the ¡Enlaces! program. Working with Dr. Alcaraz as our professor, advisor, mentor, and role model will help us achieve the social change we signed up to achieve at Mount Saint Mary's University.
Sincerely,
¡Enlaces! Students of Mount Saint Mary's University
Updates
September 1, 2016
The momentum is undeniable. It is clear how vital Dr. Alcaraz is to this program.
Reached 100 supporters
September 1, 2016
29 Comments
There is something wrong with the psychology department if they did not do their best to keep Dr. Alcaraz. Something big must have happened for a sweet, intelligent, competent professor like Dr. Alcaraz to leave. She is one of the most hard-working persons I know. She is the heart of not only the graduate MFT program-Enlaces, but of the entire university! Enlaces will be over if she is not brought back. She made Enlaces what it is now. No other faculty in the department can be compared to Dr. Alcaraz.
I heard Dr. Alcaraz in a Spanish speaking seminar which she presented in our parish. I was drawn into the Mount on account of her leadership. Initially I sought only a B.S. But after her mentoring I see the potential of obtaining an M.S. As a student I greatly look forward to being part of Enlaces as I expect to work with this population. Dr Alcaraz understands the culture and language. I hope that you will consider our requests. Thank in advance for understanding our needs.
Dr Eloiza was encouraging while I studied at MSMU. She currently serves as a mentor while I work towards licensure. And I plan to continue having her as a resource for her knowledge, expertise and wisdom in culturally sensitive and clinical issues. Please reinstate her so that she may continue to serve the students that need her support.
Bring her back! She made me feel I can do countless things and having the tools from her program and the actual MFT program I will be able to help many people! She is the greatest person whom to follow as a mentor to be able to reach ones career for which we have worked so hard! We need her!!
I was planning to apply to the Enlaces program for Fall 2017. I am NOT APPLYING if Dr. Alcaraz is not there. I attended an Information Session and she's an amazing woman! I will look up which university she's at and will apply there!
Dr. Alcaraz is a much valued, respected and cherished individual. As my former professor and academic advisor she has imparted much of her knowledge and professionalism to all her students. She has been the guiding and pivotal force in lifting up the Enlaces program at MSMU to the academically demanding and highly established program it has become. Dr. Alcaraz has devoted much of her time to helping others, especially her students. She is a significant part of what elevates MSMU to an institution sought after by MFT students seeking to serve Spanish speaking individuals.
Hello all and thank you for your support for the Enlaces! students. Here is the reply from Dr. Ann McElaney-Johnson: Dear Brenda: Thank you for your email. I appreciate you and others taking the time to share with us your many experiences with Dr. Alcaraz. I understand that this kind of transition can be difficult but we will respect Dr. Alcaraz's decision to leave Mount Saint Mary's University. I assure you that the University will continue to do its best to serve the students in this program. Most sincerely, Ann McElaney-Johnson Tuesday, 09/06/16
Dr. Alcaraz did so much for the Elances program, it would be a shame to see the program go down just because the university does not reach out to her to come back. I would be begging right now if I were them. If she's gone so is the program. The prestige this program has is because of Dr. Alcaraz. She is a top-notch clinician, professor, and leader. Let your pride down and just ask her to come back. You may think you can hire someone who may take over her leadership, but only she can deliver what was successful among the students because her heart and intelligence cannot be replaced. There is only one Eloiza in this world and MSMU will miss a chance of their lifetime. I was not an Elances student but she always involved everyone into the program. We were her adopted Elances students. She always gave her 100% unconditional love to all of us. Amazing woman!
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There is something wrong with the psychology department if they did not do their best to keep Dr. Alcaraz. Something big must have happened for a sweet, intelligent, competent professor like Dr. Alcaraz to leave. She is one of the most hard-working persons I know. She is the heart of not only the graduate MFT program-Enlaces, but of the entire university! Enlaces will be over if she is not brought back. She made Enlaces what it is now. No other faculty in the department can be compared to Dr. Alcaraz.