March 2, 2009
NJ Revilla-Garcia

Flores signs MOU between HACU and the National Education Association

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and The National Education Association (NEA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote a strong public education agenda. 

The agreement between the organizations is to collaborate on major gatherings; offer technical assistance and resources through the respective organizations’ public education advocacy programs-devoted to energizing communities in support of students and public education; seek active support in policies and legislative areas that advocate retention of native language and culture, and engage in other related public education advocacy initiatives.

HACU President and CEO, Antonio Flores and Vice President of the NEA, Lily Eskelsen signed on behalf of the organizations.  The signing took place at HACU’s 14th Annual Capitol Forum, held in Washington D.C., March 1-3. 



  

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

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