March 30, 2015

NJ Revilla-Garcia

Call for entries for HACU Summary of Collaborative Practices Resource Guide   

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is seeking entries for a Summary of Collaborative Practices Resource Guide on collaborations that have been implemented between HACU member higher education institutions and their PK-12 partners.

HACU is seeking programs that have focused on improving the success of Hispanic students and closing the education gaps. The deadline to be included in the Resource Guide is Friday, June 5, 2015. Click here to download a Form.

The Resource Guide will be released at HACU’s first PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium, October 10, 2015, a preconference event of HACU’s 29th Annual Conference in Miami Beach, FL. 

The Symposium will include:

  • Presentation of successful models of collaboration between higher education and PK-12 institutions leading to systemic change.
  • Discussions related to collaborative efforts that have enhanced matriculation, retention and graduation of minority students.
  • Panel discussions about other opportunities for collaboration.

The Early Bird Registration deadline for the symposium and HACU Annual Conference events is May 31, 2015.

For any questions on the Symposium or the Summary of Collaborative Practices, please email Jeanette Morales, Director for PK-12 Initiatives, or phone her at 210-576-3220.