HACU 2005-2006
GOVERNING BOARD

Silvia Zapico, Chair
Provost
Valencia Community College Osceola Campus, Florida

José Jaime Rivera, Vice-Chair
President
University of the Sacred Heart
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Milton A. Gordon, Secretary
President
California State University Fullerton

Dolores M. Fernández, Treasurer
President
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College
City University of New York

Alexander González,
Past Chair
President
California State University Sacramento

Tomás A. Arciniega
President Emeritus
California State University Bakersfield

Franklyn M. Casale
President
St. Thomas University
Miami, Florida

Roy Flores
Chancellor
Pima County Community College District
Tucson, Arizona

Rumaldo Z. Juárez
President
Texas A&M University Kingsville

Arturo Lara López
Rector
Universidad de Guanajuato
Mexico

Modesto Maidique
President
Florida International University

Ed Martínez
Executive Director, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Nelnet, Inc.

Antonio Pérez
President
Borough of Manhattan Community College
City University of New York

Tessa Martínez Pollack
President
Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, Texas

Cyrus Salazar
Chair
HACU Alumni Association

María C. Sheehan
Superintendent/President
College of the Desert
Palm Springs, California

Salme H. Steinberg
President
Northeastern Illinois University

Jorge I. Vélez-Arocho
Chancellor
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

Ex-Officio
Antonio R. Flores
President and CEO

About HACU
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities represents more than 450 member colleges and universities in the United States, Puerto Rico and abroad. For more information about HACU, visit www.hacu.net.

The Voice of Hispanic Higher Education
E-Newsletter
Volume 2 Issue 4
April 7, 2006

HACU's 11th Annual Capitol Forum a Success
The  Capitol Forum concluded last week in Washington, D.C., where leaders of HACU member and partner colleges and Universities joined public policymakers, key federal agency leaders, allied organization, corporate, community and philanthropic representatives to make Hispanic higher education a priority in Congress.
Click here for the full story and highlights of the event.

20th Anniversary Commemorative Poster for Sale
A poster of HACU's commissioned artwork is available for purchase on-line.  Click here for prices and to order yours.

HACU's Scholarship Program Deadline Extended
Students from HACU member institutions can apply on-line for the scholarships that HACU will offer for the 2006-2007 Academic Year.  The deadline to apply on-line has been extended to May 26, 2006 and a new scholarship was added.
Click here for the application and more information.

HACU and Nelnet Remind Seniors to Submit FAFSA
The FAFSA is the key to financial aid; seniors must fill out a FAFSA to be considered for any federal aid, and in some occasions, school aid. The FAFSA collects information regarding family income and other factors to determine student aid eligibility. Nelnet and HACU offer FAFSA assistance.
Read full story here.

Member Advisories

Press Releases

April 7, 2006 - HACU Formally Recognized by the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico

April 5, 2006 - Peace Corps Collaborates With Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities to Increase Volunteer Opportunities
 
April 3, 2006 - Majority Leader Frist pledges support for Hispanic higher education agenda

March 20, 2006 -  Nelnet Sponsors Capitol Forum