Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) staff and representatives from its member institutions were among the 160 Hispanic leaders from 25 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico who joined over 100 Administration
President Barack Obama addresses the attendees of the first-ever White House Hispanic Policy Conference. Among those in attendance were HACU staff members and representatives, including presidents, of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). |
President Obama addressed the summit and thanked the participants for working with the Administration on important matters affecting the nation and the Hispanic community. He also made a strong commitment to continue working with Congress to address immigration reform.
Among those in attendance were representatives, including presidents, of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) from across the nation including the following HACU-member institutions:
The Conference, hosted by the White House Office of Public Engagement and the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, also allowed for discussion on strategies to improve outcomes and access for the Hispanic community.
According to the White House, the purposes of the policy conference were three-fold:
The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, on which HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores serves, helped to organize the Conference.