HACU 2006-2007
GOVERNING BOARD

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

Milton A. Gordon, Vice-Chair
President
California State University Fullerton

Ed Martinez, Treasurer
General Counsel, Executive Secretary, and Director
Nelnet, Inc.
Chair, HACU's Corporate and Philanthropic Council

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

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

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

Christine Johnson
President
Community College of Denver

Rumaldo Z. Juárez
President
Texas A&M University Kingsville

Arturo Lara López
Rector
Universidad de Guanajuato
Mexico

Modesto Maidique
President
Florida International University

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

Rosa Pérez
Chancellor
San José/Evergreen Community College
District (CA)

Susie Saavedra
President
HACU Alumni Association

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

Salme H. Steinberg
President Emerita
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 3 Issue 4
April 11, 2007

Immigration and the Future of the Nation
HACU urges its members and supporters to contact their members of Congress on this vital issue.
HACU continues advocating for the passage of comprehensive immigration reform legislation that accounts for the national work force development needs and treats gainfully employed immigrants with dignity.  One of the main components of immigration reform legislation is the DREAM Act (HR 1275 and S 774).  HACU strongly supports the passage of this legislation that would allow youth that have lived in the U.S. for at least five years, graduated from high school, and have a clean record, to pay state-resident college fees and be considered for financial aid.  The DREAM Act is a wise investment in America’s future prosperity. (more)

Click here to read HACU's Policy Statement, "Immigration and the Future of the Nation"


HACU's 12th Annual Capitol Forum
The leadership of the country’s Hispanic higher education community met in Washington, DC, March 25-27, 2007 to call for much-needed federal funding for the nati?SnID= on’s colleges and universities that educate Hispanics, the country’s largest and fastest-growing ethnic population. Distinguished speakers, including Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (pictured here), highlighted the need for Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) presidents, staff and supporters to contact their Congressional representatives on a regular basis to encourage them to increase support for HSIs.  The Forum culminated with Capitol Hill visits by the 170 attendees to push for greater federal investment in Hispanic higher education.  (more)


DHHS-HACU Call for Applications
There is still time to apply for the summer's 2007 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)/HACU Professions Capacity Building Program.  The deadline for applications is April 20, 2007.  For more information and to apply, click here.  You may also contact Program Manager Arturo Cuellar via email at acuellar@hacu.net.

Session Dates:
Session I  - June 21-24, in San Antonio, Texas
Session II - July 8-13, in Bethesda, Maryland
Session III - August 23-26, in San Antonio, Texas


U.S. Department of the Interior and HACU Renew Partnership to Enhance Hispanic Education and Employment
The U.S. Department of the Interior and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) renewed and strengthened their partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will expand efforts to promote educational and career opportunities for Hispanic students.  Secretary Kempthorne delivered remarks at the MOU signing (pictured here; photo provided by Gertel Harris-Brace, Bureau of Reclamation). (more)


Help your students with HELP
HACU and Nelnet have created the HACU Education Loan Program (HELP) to make educational dreams possible and attainable for all students.  With HELP, your students will benefit from cost-saving financial solutions and free college planning tools and resources. (more)


HACU's 7th International Conference - May 3-5, 2007
You can still be a part of this conference at the historic Alcalá de Henares, Spain.  Click here to register or for more information, visit www.hacu.net.

Announcements and Opportunities

USDA Public Service Leaders Scholarship Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Public Service Leaders Scholarship Program provides combined scholarship and internship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students leading to permanent employment upon completion of their degree.  Click here for more information and online application.

Addressing Achievement Gaps:  How Community Colleges Contribute to Equity in Education and the Workforce
May 21-22, 2007
Educational Testing Service Conant Hall - Lounge C, ETS, Princeton, NJ
Register today and plan to attend this ETS research symposium devoted to addressing the challenges and opportunities offered by community colleges as they seek to close achievement gaps.  Co-convened with the American Association of Community Colleges.  To learn more and register, click here.

A new benefit for HACU members
HACU is pleased to announce a new benefit that will increase the visibility of member institutions and help improve the services you provide to students. By virtue of being a member of HACU, you are now associated with the National Articulation and Transfer Network (NATN).  Click here to learn more.

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