Mar. 21, 2013

Lupe Flores


HACU president testifies in support of student exchange program

HACU president and CEO Antonio R. Flores submitted written testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies supporting a $40 million competitive grants program for a Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) study abroad program under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

The program would support student exchanges among populations attending U.S. HSIs, as well as students attending colleges and universities in the Western Hemisphere. Dr. Flores cited the strong ties between nations in the hemisphere that are rooted in history, culture and trade, and noted that a student exchange program would solidify these ties and enhance mutual respect and understanding between the citizens of the respective nations.

If approved, the program will be administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs within the U.S. Department of State.





  

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in 1986, represents more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Latin America, Spain, and school districts throughout the U.S. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Association’s headquarters are in San Antonio, Texas, with regional offices in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, California.

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