Updated May 15, 2024

January 16, 2024

Deadline extended for 2024-25 Leadership Academy/ La Academia de Liderazgo

SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is accepting applications for the sixth cohort of its Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo. The Leadership program prepares senior higher education administrators at colleges and universities nationwide for top leadership roles at Hispanic-Serving Institutions, emerging HSIs and other institutions of higher learning. The application deadline has been extended to June 14, 2024.

The one-year fellowship program includes webinars and three in person seminars. The first seminar will be held in Aurora, Colorado in late October and early November, in conjunction with HACU’s Annual Conference. The Foundational Seminar sessions will cover a wide range of topics and concerns related to the many issues faced by today's college and university leaders.

The second seminar will be held in the spring of 2025 in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with HACU’s National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education. The Advocacy and Placement Seminar sessions will focus on advocacy, legislative initiatives and career path and job market dynamics for college and university CEOs.

The third seminar will be held in the summer of 2025, as part of the international component. The International Seminar sessions will focus on issues and concerns related to international higher education. The seminar concludes with a special ceremony to recognize Fellows.

Capital One is providing scholarships/fellowships to help defray costs for applicants selected from both leadership programs. HACU recently received funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to offer fellowships, which will cover the program fees for five participants in the Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo and for fifteen participants in the Enlace Mid-Level Leadership program.

The Leadership Academy faculty consist of current and former presidents, chancellors and senior administrators that bring over 100 years of combined experience in serving various sectors of higher education, including private/public universities, community colleges and faith-based institutions.

Fellows chosen for the 2024-25 cohort are selected through a competitive application process. Information on the program, cost, application process and frequently asked questions are available on the program website. Applications and nominations can be made here.

A PDF of the program flyer can be downloaded here.

About HACU
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 in San Antonio, Texas, with regional offices in Washington, D.C and Sacramento, California.

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Contact:
Norma Jean Revilla-Garcia
Senior Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Phone: (210) 576-3206 E-Mail: njgarcia@hacu.net

Christopher de Hoyos
Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Phone: (210) 576-3242 E-Mail: chris.dehoyos@hacu.net