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HACU 2007-2008
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
Fullerton, California
Ed Martínez, Treasurer
Chair, HACU Corporate & Philanthropic Council
Denver, Colorado
Antonio Pérez, Secretary
President
Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of NY
New York, New York
Silvia Zapico, Past-Chair
Campus Provost
Valencia Community College
Osceola Campus
Kissimmee, Florida
Tomás A. Arciniega
President Emeritus (CSU, Bakersfield)
California State University-
San Marcos
San Marcos, California
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
Kingsville, Texas
Arturo Lara López
Rector
Universidad de Guanajuato
Guanajuato, Mexico
Modesto Maidique
President
Florida International University
Miami, Florida
Tomás Morales
President
College of Staten Island
City University of New York
Staten Island, New York
Rosa Pérez
Chancellor
San Jose/Evergreen Community
College District
San Jose, California
Tessa Martínez Pollack
President
Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, Texas
Sylvia Ramos
President
Richard J. Daley College
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Susie Saavedra
President
HACU Alumni Association
Washington, District of Columbia
Sandra V. Serrano
Chancellor
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield, California
Jorge I. Vélez-Arocho
Chancellor
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Ex-Officio:
Antonio R. Flores
President and CEO
HACU
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.
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Volume 4, Issue 6
June 12, 2008
Seeking students for design competition
 Five college students will have a chance to receive $1,000 to $5,000 in scholarships, show their design skills and also walk a fashion runway during a student track event at HACU’s 22nd Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, Oct. 11-13, 2008. It's all part of the Design Your Future/Diseña Tu Futuro competition presented by HACU and Gap Inc. Students at HACU-member institutions enrolled in a fashion apparel design program may apply online. A suit design and supporting documentation must be submitted by the extended deadline of July 25, 2008.
Read more student news.
HACU conferences featured in HM&T magazine
 The March/April edition of Hispanic Meetings & Travel magazine (HM&T) features HACU in its two-part series on Hispanic Associations annual meetings. This year, HACU's Annual Conference will take place in Denver, Colorado,Oct. 11-13. The HACU conference department has collaborated with Colorado Convention Associates to offer sightseeing tours for individuals planning to arrive early or planning to stay beyond the conference dates. Download a printable list of tour descriptions here.
Next year, the HACU's International Conference will take place in Guadalajara, Mexico, April 22-24. The 2009 annual conference will take place in Orlando, Florida, Oct. 31-Nov. 2.
Flores, HACU-affiliated Latino leaders make "The List"
 Antonio R. Flores, President and CEO of HACU, was among the Hispanic leaders recognized in “101 The List” published in the June 2008 issue of Latino Leaders: The National Magazine for the Successful American Latino. Flores was selected for his leadership in higher education. Specifically he is recognized for tripling HACU membership and for his unrelenting advocacy efforts in increasing funding for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
The following individuals from HACU-member institutions also were listed:
Francisco Cigarroa, President of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (Hispanic-Serving Institution Member);
David Hayes-Bautista. Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture, University of California-Los Angeles (Associate Member Institution);
Elsa Murano, President of Texas A&M (Associate Member Institution); Raul Yzaguirre, Executive Director, Center for Community Development and Civil Rights, Arizona State University (Associate Member Institution).
HACU congratulates all Hispanic leaders and remains committed to developing the next generation of leaders. Find out how you can sign for HACU's 7th Annual Latino/a Higher Education Leadership Institute taking place on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008.
HACU listed among top Hispanic non-profits in the U.S.
Hispanic Business magazine's May 2008 issue ranked HACU among the top 25 Hispanic non-profits in the country. The magazine ranks non-profits by their previous year’s expenditures. Click here to view HACU’s 2007 Annual Report.
More than 400 college students intern this summer
The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) welcomed 400 students from colleges and universities for the summer. The majority of the students are participating at federal agencies in Washington DC. Some students will intern at participating corporate sites at nationwide locations. Click here to find out if your college or university students are participating this summer.
Application Deadline for the Fall HNIP is June 14. Apply here. Read more student news.
Universidad de Negocios ISEC seeking to partner with member institutions
Universidad de Negocios ISEC, one of HACU’s member institutions in Mexico, is looking to partner with U.S. colleges and universities to create a dual degree program. Universidad de Negocios ISEC has been educating Mexico’s youth for over 54 years and offers degree programs in Business Administration, International Business, Public Accounting, Finance, Law, Marketing and Tourism, among several other degree programs. For further information, please contact: Dr. Alvaro Romo, Associate Vice President for Programs, Services and International Programs at HACU, via telephone at 210-576-3228, or by e-mail at aromo@hacu.net.
Resources
The following report from Public Agenda is based on interviews conducted with 19 key leaders, including Antonio R. Flores (HACU) and Ricardo Fernandez, President, Lehman College of the City College of New York (HACU HSI member):
 Out Before the Game Begins:
Hispanic Leaders Talk About What’s Needed to Bring More Hispanic Youngsters Into Science, Technology and Math Professions.
By Paul Gasbarra and Jean Johnson
Announcements and Opportunities The Embassy Science Fellows Program is seeking applications from faculty who would like a short-term international experience. Faculty in the science, technical, engineering, and mathematics disciplines are eligible to participate. U.S. Embassies will host a working scientist for a 6-12 weeks stay while the scientist provides expertise, advice, and assistance with science and technology-related issues. Applications are requested by June 20, 2008, along with a complete resume and a cover letter indicating why he/she is qualified for the position. To request information about available positions by country, please send an e-mail to William B. DeLauderat, delauderwb@aol.com. Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Summer Institute and the Diversity Research Institute will take place mid-August at UCLA. The CIRP Summer Institute is designed to give participants a comprehensive approach to analyzing college student data and demonstrating how data applies to their campus. The Diversity Research Institute will provide individuals with a framework to assess institutional climate for diversity, campus diversity practices, and student outcomes. Institutional researchers, other college personnel and scholars using CIRP surveys are invited to consider attending both Institutes. For more information, call (310) 825-1925, or e-mail HERI@ucla.edu."Creating a Presence," a free technical assistance and capacity-building workshop for Minority Serving Institutions will take place Sept. 22-25, 2008, at the InterContinental Hotel Dallas. Information will be provided about partnerships and funding opportunities with federal agencies. Request and return a completed registration form by Sept. 15. Send e-mail to officeofcivilrights@doc.gov or scoggs@doc.gov. Hotel reservations can be made at (972) 386-6000 and by requesting the conference rate ($109.00) and referencing the MSI Workshop. The U.S. Department of Commerce is hosting the workshop. For more information, contact Senora Coggs at (202) 482-8190 or by e-mail scoggs@doc.gov.
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation 2008 Faculty Seminar is accepting applications. The Seminar is open to professors, chairs, deans and instructors and will take place Nov 11 –15 in Los Angeles. There is no seminar fee. Twenty fellows will be selected to participate in five days of discussions, presentations and interactions with major studios, production companies, the networks and their top production and programming people. Topic areas covered: producers and writers, development, network and cable decision making, digital entertainment and new media, out-visits and more! Click here for eligibility/application requirements and more information.
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