William Vélez

Professor of Sociology

Office: Northwest Quadrant–Building B, Room 7473
Phone: 414/229-4809
E-mail: velez@uwm.edu
Vita (pdf)

Summer office Hours (May 19–Sept. 2, 2013):  By appointment

Degree:

Ph.D., Sociology, Yale University

Areas of Specialization:

Sociology of Education; Social Stratification; Race and Ethnic Relations; Sociology of Latinos

Teaching Schedule

Spring 2014
Sociol 323-201:  Sociological Perspectives on Latino Communities in the United States
Sociol 610-001:  Reproduction of Minority Communities
Fall 2013
Sociol 150-001: Multicultural America
Sociol 910-001: The Sociology of Inequality
Summer 2013
Sociol 150-211:  Multicultural America
Sociol 248-291:  Sociology of Education
Spring 2013
Sociol 323-201:  Sociological Perspectives on Latino Communities in the United States (pdf)
Sociol 423-001:  Latino Immigration and Incorporation:  Puerto Rican Diaspora and Settlement (pdf)
Fall 2012
Sociol 150-001: Multicultural America (pdf)
Sociol 910-001: The Sociology of Inequality (pdf)
Representative Syllabi from Past Semesters
Sociol 150-271:  Multicultural America Summer 2012 (pdf)
Sociol 248-291:  Sociology of Education Summer 2012 (pdf)
Sociol 610-001: Reproduction of Minority Communities Spring 2012 (pdf)

Selected Publications:

Vélez, William, Martin, Michael, and Edgar Mendez.  (2009).  “Segregation Patterns in Metro Areas: Latinos and African Americans in 2000.” Centro Journal (CUNY Center for Puerto Rican Studies), Vol. 21, No 1, 118-137.

Vélez, William & Antrop-González, René (2007). “The experiences of Latina/o students in large schools in drag: A critical analysis of an urban alternative high school.” Multicultural Learning and Teaching, Vol. 2 (2), 29-44.

Antrop-González, René, Vélez, William, & Garrett, Tomas. (2007) “Religion and High Academic Achievement in Puerto Rican High School Students.” Religion and Education, Vol. 34, No. 1, 63-75.

Antrop-González, R., Vélez, W., and Garrett, T. (2005) “¿Dónde están los estudiantes puertorriqueños exitosos [Where are the successful Puerto Rican students]? - Success factors of high achieving Puerto Rican high school students.” Journal of Latinos and Education, Vol. 4, No. 2, 77-94

Vélez, William. (2002) "The Impact of Ethnic Consciousness and Neighborhood Characteristics on College Retention Amongst Latino Students." Practicing Anthropology, Vol 24, No. 3, 24-28

Vélez, William, and Rogelio Saenz. (2001) "Towards A Comprehensive Model of the School Leaving Process Among Latinos." School Psychology Quarterly, Vol. 16, No. 4, 445-467.

 
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