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The Voice of Hispanic Higher Education E-Newsletter
Volume 4, Issue 3
March 20, 2008
Presidents to lead delegations in D.C.
 On April 15th, college and university presidents participating in HACU's Capitol Forum will be among the leaders of delegations to meet with select members of Congress to discuss HACU’s legislative and funding requests for Fiscal Year 2009 and beyond. The troubled state of the economy and state budget cuts make this a critical year for federal support of higher education, particularly of the lesser endowed and underfunded institutions.
We encourage you to sign up to attend this year’s Capitol Forum and the visits to Capitol Hill. Capitol Forum Online Registration is available here.
If you are a college or university president, or CEO interested in leading a delegation at this year's Capitol Forum, please contact us. Your leadership and support to persuade key members of Congress to restore and increase funding for HSIs and other crucial programs is needed. For more information, please contact Rosa Garcia (rgarcia@hacu.net, (202) 261-2090), or David Romo (dromo@hacu.net, (202) 261-2091).
HACU Scholarship deadline, May 23rd
The HACU Scholarship Program for 2008-09 academic year will award scholarships to eligible students who demonstrate financial need, meet program criteria, and attend a HACU-member institution at the time scholarship awards are made. Information and online application are available here. Deadline to apply and send supporting documentation is May 23, 2008. Read more student news.
HACU salutes Armando Rodriguez
 A Salute to Armando Rodriguez, author of From the Barrio to Washington: An Educator's Journey will be held in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, March 27, 5:30-7:30 pm at the Casa de Mexico Building, Koehler Auditorium - 2nd floor, 318 Houston St. The event is being hosted by the Smithsonian Museo Alameda in partnership with HACU, La Prensa, and University of New Mexico Press. Book signing will follow. Call 210-299-4300 for more information.
Free CCRAA-HSI workshop to be held in DC
 The U.S. Department of Education (DoEd) recently published the application for basic eligibility requirement for Title V “Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program” and the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA) in the Federal Register. Applications for eligibility are due April 9, 2008. More. DoEd and HACU will be coordinating a free CCRAA workshop in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, from 9 am-noon at the Madison Hotel as a post-Capitol Forum event.
HACU-CLIC Advocacy Day- early registration
 “The Year of Education Reform: Latino Priorities,” co-sponsored by the HACU Western Regional Office (WRO) and the California Chicano-Latino Intersegmental Convocation (CLIC) will take place on April 22-23, 2008 in Sacramento, CA. The joint policy summit and advocacy day is designed to bring together administrators, faculty and staff of California’s higher education community with public policymakers, non-profit partners, and corporate and philanthropic representatives to develop policy action steps for higher education in the state. Early Bird Registration deadline is March 21, 2008. More.
NASFAA says federal student loans will be available
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is confident that federal student loans will be available to families and students this coming academic year. Alarming reports about disruptions in the credit markets that are affecting student loans have many families worried that student loans won’t be available this fall. However, financial aid administrators, schools, federal lawmakers, the U.S. Department of Education, and student loan providers are all working together to ensure that no student is denied access to federal student loans. More.
HACU member college students to participate in Hispanic College Quiz game show series
 Central City Productions has announced the names of the eight colleges and universities who will participate in the first annual game show series, “Know Your Heritage: Hispanic College Quiz.” The teams will feature Hispanic college students answering a series of multiple-choice questions on Latino history. More.
Congratulations to the following HACU-member Institutions:
-City Colleges of Chicago - Chicago, IL
-East Los Angeles College - Monterey Park, CA
-New Mexico State University - Las Cruces, NM
-Our Lady of the Lake University - San Antonio, TX
-Saint Peter's College - Jersey City, NJ
-San Diego State University - San Diego, CA
-University of Houston-Victoria - Victoria, TX
-Whittier College - Whittier, CA
Read more student news.
Call for applications for 2008 program participants
The DHHS-HACU Professions Capacity Building Program is currently accepting applications to its program focused on developing the grant writing skills and knowledge of faculty participants. Program participants will complete an online course and attend three technical workshops. The summer workshops will be held in San Antonio, TX, and also in Bethesda, MD. Travel and lodging expenses will be paid and participants receive a stipend upon completing all portions of the program. The online application and required documents are due no later than April 18, 2008. More.
HACU call for papers
Proposals are currently being accepted for the 22nd Annual Conference: “Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Strengthening the Nation's Prosperity and Opportunity,” in Denver, Colorado, October 11-13, 2008. Conference tracks include: Grants and Funding Opportunities; Partnering for Progress; Recruiting, Retaining and Graduating Hispanic Students; and Advocacy and Legislation. The deadline for submission is April 21, 2008, 5 pm CST. More.
Celebrating Chávez Day
César Chávez devoted his life to creating awareness for the rights of farm workers and fought for justice and social change. Chávez Day, a holiday observed in eight states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Michigan, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin), will be celebrated across the country on March 31st. Dr. Antonio Flores will give the keynote address at an event at Western Michigan University, “Celebrating the Legacy of César. E. Chávez,” and sponsored by the Southwest Michigan César Chávez Committee. Hundreds of localities across the nation will also kick off the Chávez Campaign, which provides an opportunity for all students to honor the legacy of César Chávez by getting involved in their communities. More.
Seeking college poll workers
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission's grant program is currently recruiting college poll workers. This grant is open to community colleges and universities interested in encouraging students to serve as poll workers during the presidential election in November. There is also always a need for Spanish-speaking poll workers to assist voters with limited English proficiency. More.
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) training - registration underway
Two IPEDS training sessions will be held on Friday, October 10, 2008, at the Community College of Denver on the Auraria Campus. The cost will be $90 for each session. The morning session (9 a.m.-noon) consists of an introduction to Peer Analysis System (PAS), with hands-on demonstration of the use of PAS: level of access of data, methods for constructing comparison groups and calculated variables as well as a summary of the various report types. The afternoon session (1-4 p.m.) will cover two advanced topics: Advanced Peer Analysis System (PAS) and Dataset Cutting Tool (DCT). More. The trainings sessions are pre-conference events for the HACU 22nd Annual Conference.
Colorado sightseeing tours - Annual Conference
 Colorado Convention Associates will be offering sightseeing tours during unscheduled event times at HACU’s 22nd Annual Conference. The tours are ideal for individuals planning to arrive early or planning to stay beyond the conference dates. A $10 refundable deposit will serve as an individual space reservation per tour. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to HACU. Download a printable list of tour descriptions here.
University of Alcalá -Teach and Learn Study Program
The Research Institute for North American Studies of the University of Alcalá is offering a “Teach and Learn” study program. American students can earn a Master en Lengua, Literatura y Cultura en el Mundo Hispánico while experiencing a full immersion into the Spanish educational system through an internship teaching English in schools in the Community of Madrid. The application deadline is March 25, 2008. More.
Texas A&M Kingsville System Center-San Antonio
Texas A&M Kingsville System Center announced that Maria Hernandez Ferrier, Ph.D., has been named executive director of Texas A&M University-Kingsville System Center-San Antonio, effective April 1, 2008. As executive director of the San Antonio center, Ferrier will be responsible for on-site coordination of academic programs, financial administration, student services and institutional advancement activities. The Texas A&M University System selected Ferrier because of her long career in education and her involvement in the San Antonio community.
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Announcements and Opportunities Seeking applicants for the 2008 David Stevenson and William Diaz Faculty Fellowships - These fellowships, sponsored by The Nonprofit Academic Centers Council, are awarded to faculty of color teaching and conducting research in the field of philanthropic and nonprofit sector studies. Application deadline is March 31, 2008. More. “Current Topics in Genomic Research Short Course" is an intensive course designed to update faculty on genome science as well as the continuing effort to find the genetic basis of various diseases and disorders. The course, sponsored by The National Human Genome Research Institute, will be held August 3-8 on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) main campus in Bethesda, Maryland. Faculty member's accepted to the course will be required to nominate a student to participate in the student track of the course. Applications deadline is April 4th and applicants will be notified by April 11th. More 2009 HHMI Early Career Scientist Competition - The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is pleased to announce a national competition to select as many as 70 outstanding early career scientists. HHMI seeks scientists in all areas of basic biological and biomedical research, and in areas of chemistry, physics, computer science, and engineering that are directly related to biology or medicine. A prospective applicant must indicate his or her intention to apply by April 30, 2008, at 2 p.m. ET, through the electronic application available through the HHMI website. More.
Seeking online participants for study on physical activity The eMAPA study is a NIH funded study focused on attitudes of midlife women from four ethnic groups [Hispanic, Non-Hispanic (N-H) White, N-H African Americans, and N-H Asians.] The study will explore the attitudes and participation of physical activity in daily lives. Participant will be reimbursed with a gift certificate of $10 per Internet survey and an additional gift certificate of $50 per online forum discussion (6 months). For more information contact, Kimberly Kresta at kimbok@mail.utexas.edu
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