Aug. 8, 2015

Lupe Flores

HACU to host its first PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium 

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) will host its first PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium, a pre-conference event of HACU’s 29th Annual Conference. The symposium will take place Oct. 10, 2015, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla., starting with a Welcome and Networking Reception on Oct. 9 at 6 p.m.

The HACU PK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium will include discussions on successful models of collaboration leading to systemic change emphasizing matriculation, retention and graduation of minority students, as well as on opportunities for collaborations.

The event benefits higher education leaders, PreK-12 administrators and other community stakeholders by promoting and empowering communities in implementing collaborative practices using the resources and connections highlighted during the symposium.

Featured speakers, panelists and moderators include:

  • Eddie Muzquiz Rodriguez, Ph.D., Principal, Harlandale Independent School District STEM Early College High School 
  • Jeffrey D. Flores, Principal, New Frontiers Charter School, Frank L. Madla Early College High School
  • Kati Haycock, President, The Education Trust
  • Kim Pryzbylski, Ph.D., Senior Director of Faith Formation and Superintendent of Schools, Archdiocese of Miami, Fla. 
  • Mark B. Rosenberg, Ph.D., President, Florida International University
  • Victor B. Sáenz, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Educational Administration, University of Texas at Austin 
  • Tomás D. Morales, Ph.D., President, California State University, San Bernardino
  • Stephen Villasenor, Executive Director, Pre-College Programs, California State University, San Bernardino 
  • Alberto M. Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS)
  • Ted Alejandre, County Superintendent, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
  • Dale Marsden, Ph.D., Superintendent, San Bernardino City Unified School District 
  • Rev. Msgr. Franklyn Casale, President, St. Thomas University 
  • Mike Flores, Ph.D., President, Palo Alto College

To register for the PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium, click here. Online registration deadline: September 18, 2015. (Onsite registration will also be available.). Download a flyer here.

For additional information, contact Jeanette Morales by phone at 210-576-3220 or via email at jeanette.morales@hacu.net.

Information about HACU’s 29th Annual Conference, October 10-12, 2015, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel is available here. 



  

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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