The 14th Annual Deans’ Forum 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 educating Hispanic and other underrepresented minorities. Participants will engage in dialogue with a panel of experts and network and learn from each other.  

Below please find the agenda for the 14th Annual Deans' Forum, a pre-conference event of the 39th Annual Conference.  

Friday
October 31, 2025

Agenda
(Subject to Change)

7:00 – 8:00 a.m.

Onsite Registration / Continental Breakfast

8:00 – 8:05 a.m.

Event Kickoff / Introductions

Paul Machen, Ph.D., Executive Director, Institute for Professional Leadership, HACU

8:05 – 8:15 a.m.

Welcome Remarks

Lisa Alcorta, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Programs and Operations, HACU

8:15– 9:00 a.m.

Keynote Presentation:

9:00 – 9:10 a.m.

Break

9:10 – 10:00 a.m.

Presentation #2: 

10:00 – 10:10 a.m.

Break

10:10 – 10:30 a.m.

Sponsor Presentation

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Deans’ Forum Networking & Reflection Activity

Dr. Paul Machen, Executive Director, Institute for Professional Leadership, HACU

11:00 – 11:10 a.m.

Break

11:10 – 11:55 a.m.

Senior Administrator Panel (Former Deans)

11:55 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m

Wrap -Up and Evaluations


To register for this pre conference event, click here.

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Paul A. Machen II Ph.D.
Executive Director, Institute for Professional Leadership
Phone: (210) 576-3229
E-mail: paul.machen@hacu.net

 


Keynote Presentation

Gina Ann Garcia, Ph.D.
Associate Professor 
University of Pittsburgh