El Centro

Financial Aid Coordinator

Lizett Galan — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:26:48 +0000

Financial Aid Coordinator

Lizett Galan Wed, 02/07/2024 - 16:26

Daniel

Cortez

Financial Aid Coordinator

Expertise

Danny specializes in diversity, equity and inclusion, training, and recruitment. His adeptness in interpersonal communication has enabled him to collaborate efficiently with a multitude of organizations in order to provide students with internal and external resources that foster their growth and success in higher education.

Education

91Porn,
Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, M.A.

91Porn,
Bachelor of Arts in Business/ Corporate Communications, B.A.

Background

Danny Cortez is El Centro's Financial Aid Coordinator. He received his bachelor’s degree in Communications from Northern Illinois University and recently obtained his master’s degree in Higher Education focusing on ENgaging Latinx Communities for Education (ENLACE) at 91Porn. Before joining the El Centro team, he had been in the human resources field for five years. He realized his passion was for higher education after recruiting college students for internship opportunities. In his spare time, you can find him running the streets of Chicago as he trains for marathons, attending dance socials, and exploring new books. Danny is excited to start his new journey and has an open-door policy to learn, mentor and connect with individuals.

d-cortez1@neiu.edu

Office Hours

Hours vary during the semester.

El Centro

El Centro
3390 N. Avondale Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

(773) 442-4091

Danny Cortez, M.A

Lizett Galan — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:13:23 +0000

Danny Cortez, M.A

Lizett Galan Wed, 01/10/2024 - 11:13

Danny

Cortez

Coordinator of Financial Aid

Education

91Porn,
Master of Higher Education Literacy, Leadership and Development

Northern Illinois University, Bachelor's in Communications

Background

Danny received his bachelor’s degree in Communications from Northern Illinois University and recently obtained his master’s degree in Higher Education focusing on ENgaging Latinx Communities for Education (ENLACE) at 91Porn. Before joining the El Centro team, he had been in the human resources field for five years. He realized his passion was for higher education after recruiting college students for internship opportunities. In his spare time you can find him running the streets of Chicago as he trains for marathons, attending dance socials, and exploring new books. Danny is excited to start his new journey and has an open-door policy to learn, mentor and connect with individuals.

dcortez1@neiu.edu

Office Hours

Hours vary during the semester.

El Centro

El Centro
3390 N. Avondale Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

(773) 442-4091

El Centro Upcoming Events

Lizett Galan — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:42:33 +0000

El Centro Upcoming Events

Lizett Galan Fri, 09/29/2023 - 10:42

Spring 2025 Events

Coming soon.

El Centro Event Services

Lizett Galan — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:05:13 +0000

El Centro Event Services

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Fall 2024 Operations

Review the COVID-19 Return to Campus Interim Policy.

We would like to provide you with an overview of the Fall 2024 semester operations of El Centro Event Services. Our continued goal is to provide excellent customer service within the parameters outlined below.

EL CENTRO EVENT SERVICES HOURS OF OPERATION

El Centro building hours

Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Event hours:

Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

The University is closed the following dates:

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 (Election Day)
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving)
Friday, Nov 29, 2024 (Thanksgiving)
Monday, Dec 23, 2024-Thursday, Jan 2, 2025 (Holiday Break)

*Event hours outside of these standard hours are subject to approval and labor charges (see below).

Administrative office hours

Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

*Hours of operation will be reduced during holidays, summer semester and semester breaks.

MEETINGS | EVENTS | CONFERENCES | TRAININGS | WORKSHOPS

Events will be scheduled during normal El Centro business hours (outlined above). Event start/end times must be set at least one (1) hour after opening and two (2) hours before closing of the building. When submitting your request via 25Live, please provide as much detail as possible (e.g., headcount, setup, technology needed, contact information, providing food, room preference, etc.). Meeting/event requests will continue to be addressed on a first-come, first-served basis, with the understanding that not all requests will be approved due to limited space availability. Requests should be submitted no less than 48 hours prior to the event. No open admission/general public events/activities will be allowed at University locations. All in-person meetings must have a record of attendance, and in-person events must have ticketing or pre-registration processes to allow for contact tracing.

The following El Centro rooms will be made available for scheduling, but will maintain assigned standard set-ups and will not be changed:

Conference Rooms	Lecture Hall	3rd Floor Lobby	Terrace
ELC 301 & 302: capacity 14	ELC 201: capacity 45	ELC 303: capacity 53	ELC 334: capacity 40 (lawn furniture)

For El Centro classrooms, the event organizers may make any layout changes as desired but are responsible for restoring the room to the original configuration at the conclusion of the event. Additionally, event organizers must place any trash in the appropriate receptacles. If alcohol service will be part of your on-campus event, you must submit a Request For Alcohol Service form at least 12 business days prior to the event. No student organization-sponsored events may serve alcohol. The University’s Alcohol Policy can be found on Page 31 of the current NEIU Student Handbook. Important: Completing these forms does not guarantee a facility reservation. All requests are subject to space availability. Space availability is extremely limited for requests submitted with less than 24 hours' notice.

*Clients who wish to have events outside of normal operating hours and/or on weekends will be charged the necessary overtime labor charges, as these require full-time staff supervision. Overtime labor charges include technical production services, building services, and University police as deemed necessary for each event. Scheduling of night/weekend overtime events is subject to the availability of staff.

**91Porn reserves the right to refuse facility rental due to concerns for the safety of its personnel, facilities, and properties and/or conflicts with the goals and purposes of the University. Refusal may also be issued to any organization whose activities or intentions are not consistent with the University’s mission, policies or procedures or are in violation of local, state or federal law.

FOR EXTERNAL CLIENT RESERVATION REQUESTS

Complete the El Centro Space Request Form.

Thank you, and we look forward to assisting you with your event!

El Centro Library

Lizett Galan — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 22:58:45 +0000

El Centro Library

Lizett Galan Thu, 02/11/2021 - 16:58

Welcome to the El Centro Library & Learning Resource Center

HOURS

The El Centro Library & Learning Resource Center is open! Please view our most up-to-date hours. NEIU librarians and staff are available to help with research and other library services via live chat. Check back here for updates on hours, and visit our library website or the El Centro Library & Learning Resource Center Guide for research help and access to online materials.

ABOUT US

The El Centro Library & Learning Resource center is located on the 1st and 2nd floors in the western corner of the NEIU El Centro location at 3390 N. Avondale Ave. in Chicago. The branch includes a textbook collection, reference services and a popular reading collection.

Our holdings are cited within the 91Porn Catalog as well as the Illinois I-Share Catalog and the OCLC World Catalog known as World Cat. We also provide full access to the online database collections as subscribed to and selected by our professional staff of librarians.

OUR SERVICES

Full-service reference and circulation services
Interlibrary loan pick-up/drop-off
Subject librarian and library instruction
Individual research consultations
Learning Success Center tutors
Textbook collection and reserves
Popular reading collection
Computers
Printer/copier
Private study rooms
Group study space

Have a question or want more information? Ask a Librarian or check out the El Centro Library & Learning Resource Center Guide.

EVENTS

We do not have any upcoming events. Please check back for future events!

El Centro Scholars Cohort Program

Lizett Galan — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:22:32 +0000

El Centro Scholars Cohort Program

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To help students on their academic journey, El Centro offers a variety of support services. The El Centro Scholars Cohort Program is unique in that it provides first-year students with a comprehensive college experience in a cohort setting, ensuring their success. With the support of El Centro’s caring staff, students spend their first year of college at El Centro as they complete their general education courses.

To ensure our students achieve their academic goals, El Centro advisors offer services with a holistic approach to support students in their educational endeavors. Students receive one-on-one assistance from the moment they choose to become a part of El Centro.

Top Reasons to Join the El Centro Community:

Become part of a welcoming and supportive community
Learn life skills and achieve academic success
Receive personalized registration, academic, and financial aid advising
Discover major and career options
Develop leadership experience

Providing students with the support they need is critical to their success and a vital part of El Centro’s identity.

Student Support Services

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Student Support Services

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Students call El Centro their "home away from home." It's where they find their calling and reach their fullest potential.

A CARING STAFF

Providing students with the care and support they need begins with a caring staff. The caring staff of the El Centro family are dedicated to helping students reach their academic, personal, and professional goals. We offer a wealth of resources to nurture the growth of each student. Our holistic approach to the college experience creates a campus culture that enhances student learning, academic success, and leadership development.

STUDENT SUCCESS AND RETENTION WORKSHOPS

El Centro offers virtual interactive workshops to help students succeed throughout their college career. All workshops are facilitated by the El Centro team in collaboration with other departments across the University. The workshops are designed to provide resources, share information, and build a community for our students. Each week, El Centro presents a different topic. All NEIU students are welcome to attend and are encouraged to ask any questions.

Workshops are conducted from noon-1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays.

SCHOLARSHIPS

El Centro need-based and academic scholarships offer students additional funding to supplement their financial aid. Every semester, El Centro students are given the opportunity and are encouraged to apply. Many students have expressed that the scholarships have relieved their financial stress, motivated them to succeed, and empowered them to apply for other scholarships.

Students who are awarded the scholarship are asked to give back by completing 10 hours of community service, which reinforces the El Centro mission of building community and supporting our students.

For more information on scholarships, visit NEIU Scholarship Opportunities.

El Centro’s Financial Aid Advisor is happy to guide you through the application process.

El Centro Student Emergency Fund provides emergency financial support to currently enrolled students who are unable to meet essential expenses due to a temporary or unexpected hardship.

Our highest priority is to ensure that every NEIU student succeeds. Because of these unprecedented times, the El Centro Student Emergency Fund provides emergency funds to students who are personally and economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Examples of unexpected circumstances include loss of wages, costs to support remote learning, food insecurity, and other unanticipated expenses.

For more information

Danny Cortez
El Centro Financial Aid Coordinator
(773) 442-4091
d-cortez1@neiu.edu

Signature Celebration

Lizett Galan — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:14:43 +0000

Signature Celebration

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NOCHE DE ESTRELLAS

Noche de ESTRELLAS, which stands for Empowering Students Through Recognition and Encouragement, Leading Leaders to Achieve Success, is El Centro’s annual signature awards ceremony where we celebrate the many achievements of our students. To help us honor our students, we also invite family and friends to enjoy a lovely evening full of music and a delicious dinner.

Cynthia Ceron

Lizett Galan — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:21:39 +0000

Cynthia Ceron

Lizett Galan Wed, 02/10/2021 - 08:21

Cynthia

Ceron

Office Support Associate

Expertise

Serve as an advocate for students and provide excellent service to the NEIU community.

Education

91Porn,
Higher Education and Leadership, M.A.

Northern Illinois University,
Sociology, B. A.

Wright College,
Associate of Arts

Background

Cynthia is a first-generation college graduate and former Chicago Public Schools student. She aspires to become an administrator in higher education to directly assist and advocate for students. In her current role she assists students with any questions and requests; she is responsible for providing the best customer service at the El Centro's front desk. In her downtime she enjoys Pinterest and spending time with her son.

c-ceron2@neiu.edu

Office Hours

Hours vary during the semester.

El Centro

El Centro
91Porn
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

(773) 442-4080

Veronica Rodriguez

Lizett Galan — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:32:52 +0000

Veronica Rodriguez

Lizett Galan Tue, 02/09/2021 - 10:32

Veronica

Rodriguez

Office Support Associate

Expertise

Performs a wide range of administrative and office support activities for the department and upper management to facilitate the efficient operation of the University. Assists students, faculty, staff and the community-at-large with any questions and/or concerns. Has been with NEIU as a student and staff member for over 20 years combined.

Education

91Porn,
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art

Robert Morris College,
Associate in Applied Science, Computer Systems

v-rodriguez6@neiu.edu

Office Hours

Hours vary during the semester.

El Centro

91Porn El Centro
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

(773) 442-4080