HACU 39th Annual Conference
Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success:
Forging Transformational Leaders to Uplift Democracy and Prosperity
Nov. 1-3, 2025 • Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center • Aurora, Colorado
Deans’ Forum
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Pre-Conference Event
October 31, 2025
The 14th Annual Deans’ Forum: “Shaping Visionary Leaders for a Thriving and Democratic Future”, is an outstanding, half-day experience for faculty and staff who are currently serving in the role as a dean or aspire to serve in this role at some point in their career. The Deans’ Forum focuses on bringing diverse perspectives from renowned speakers who have hands on experience in implementing innovative and creative practices in higher education. Participants will engage in dialogue with a panel of experts and network and learn from each other.
Please find below the registration details and agenda for the 14th Annual Deans’ Forum, a pre-conference event of the 39th Annual Conference.
Registration
| AMOUNT | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|
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$275 |
Deans’ Forum |
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Agenda
Friday, Oct. 31
FRIDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
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7:00 – 8:00 a.m. |
Onsite Registration / Continental Breakfast
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8:00 – 8:05 a.m. |
Event Kickoff / Introductions Program Facilitator: Shannon L. Archibeque-Engle, Ph.D. |
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8:05 – 8:15 a.m. |
Welcome Remarks |
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8:15– 9:00 a.m. |
Keynote Presentation: Curt Freed, Ed.D. |
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9:00 – 9:10 a.m. |
Break |
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9:10 – 10:00 a.m. |
Presentation: Mary Gutierrez, Ed.D. |
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10:00 –10:10 a.m. |
Break |
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10:10 – 10:30 a.m. |
Sponsor Presentation |
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10:30 – 11:00 a.m. |
Networking & Reflection Activity Shannon L. Archibeque-Engle, Ph.D. |
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11:00 – 11:10 a.m.
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Break |
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11:10 – 11:55 a.m. |
Senior Administrator Panel (Former Deans) Reetika Dhawan Rudy M. Molina, Jr., Ph.D. Dilcie Pérez, Ed.D. |
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11:55 a.m. – Noon
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Wrap-Up and Evaluations |
Get in Touch
Contact Information
Please include your name, institution and campus as part of your communication.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
- Paul A. Machen II, Ph.D.
- Senior Executive Director Institute for Professional Leadership and Student Programs
- (210) 576-3229
- paul.machen@hacu.net