Past Annual Conference Highlights

  

Highlights of HACU's 32nd Annual Conference

October 6-8, 2018
Atlanta, GA

Saturday, October 6

• State of HACU presented by Dr. Antonio R. Flores, President & CEO, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

Sunday, October 7

9:00 - 10:15 am concurrent sessions

• Successful Endowment Matching: Building a Foundation for the Future, presented by:
  Marcus Gallegos, Development & Donor Relations Manager, The University of New Mexico, Valencia
  Cindy Shue, Senior Program Manager, The University of New Mexico, Valencia 
• HSSD Roundtable Discussion: Creating a College Going Program through an English Language Learner Program, presented by:
  Lilia Villa, Director English Language Learners Program, Moreno Valley Unified School District
  Maribel Mattox, Chief Academic Officer, Moreno Valley Unified School District
• Walking Through Fire: Using a Campus Climate Audit to Challenge Convention and Elevate Standards, presented by:
  Stacey Luster, Esq., Assistant Vice President, HR, Payroll & Diversity, Worcester State University
  Isaac Tesfay, Director of Diversity, Inclusion, AA/EO, Worcester State University
  Mary Jo Marion, Assistant Vice President for Urban Affairs and Executive Director of the Latino Education Institute, Worcester State University
  Dr. Hank Theriault, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Worcester State University
• Serving "High-risk" Hispanic Medical Students to be Successful, presented by:
  Dr. Waleska Crespo Rivera, President, Universidad Central del Caribe
  Dr. Jose Ginel Rodriguez, Dean of Medicine, Universidad Central del Caribe
  Dr. Nereida Diaz, Institutional Dean of Academic Affairs, Universidad Central del Caribe
  Dr. Iris Parrilla, Associate Professor Family Medicine, Universidad Central del Caribe
  Dr. Jose L. Oliver Sostre, Coordinator, Associate Professor Destrezas Clinicas, Universidad Central del Caribe
• A University's Approach to Create a Thriving Undocumented Student Center, presented by:
  Olivia Rosas, Associate Vice President, Student Success and Educational Equity, California State University, San Bernardino
  Maria Barragan, Undocumented Student Success Center Coordinator, Student Success and Educational Equity, California State University, San Bernardino
• Partnerships for Innovative Service Learning Study Abroad Courses, presented by:
  Dr. Akbarali Thobhani, Executive Director, Office of International Studies, Metropolitan State University of Denver
  Emily Matuszewicz, Interim Director, Institute of Integrative Health, Metropolitan State University of Denver
  Dr. Irma Livier de Regil Sanchez, Head of Research at UNIVA System, Universidad del Valle de Atemajac
  Dr. Aaron Brown, Professor, Engineering, Metropolitan State University of Denver

10:30 - 11:45 am concurrent sessions

• Evidence-Based Practices that Increases Student Success: Structural Reforms, presented by:
  Dr. Henry Fernandez, Vice President, Complete College America
  Dhanfu Elston, Vice President, Complete College America
• Making an IMPACT: A New Mentoring Program for Student Success, presented by:
  Vivian Medrano, Ed.D., First Year Success Coach, Houston Baptist University
  Kimberly Ramos, MEd, Director of First Year Success (Title V), Houston Baptist University
• Left Out: How a Lack of Diversity and Inclusion Hurts our Students, presented by:
  Dr. Allison Bell, Senior Vice President for Policy Research, Campaign for College Opportunity
  Sarah Klotz, Senior Project Specialist, Center for Urban Education, University of Southern California
  Debbie Hanson, Senior Project Specialist, Center for Urban Education
  Jason Suarez, Professor of History and Faculty Coordinator of Student Equity Reenvisioned, El Camino College
• HACU Government Relations Update, presented by:
  Luis Maldonado, Chief Advocacy Officer, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
  Alicia Diaz, Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
  John Aguilar, Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
  Amy Jimenez, Legislative Director, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

2:00 - 3:15 pm concurrent sessions

• Bridging the Research Gap: Community College to University, presented by:
  Michael Voegerl, Director of Student Affairs, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
  Jeanne Garland, Co-Director of AMP, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
  Adriana Gallegos, Mechanical Engineering Student, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

3:55 - 5:10 pm concurrent sessions

• A Regional Partnership with National Implications for Hispanic Students, presented by:
  Dr. Kim Wilcox, Chancellor, University of California, Riverside
  Dr. Tomas Morales, President, California State University, San Bernardino
• Transforming Educational Trajectories: Needs and Best Practices for Hispanic Students, presented by:
  Melanie Flores, HSI STEM Director, National Louis University
  Adrianna Gonzalez, HSI Academic Advisor & Career Coach, National Louis University
• Building Support for Prevention Education at a Hispanic-Serving Institution  (Handout), presented by:
  Lisa Delgado-Lindquist, Director of LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center, The University of New Mexico
  Cole Carvour, Training & Development Specialist, LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center, The University of New Mexico

 

Monday, October 8

10:30 - 11:45 am concurrent sessions

• Beyond Grants: How to Receive Charitable Support from Individuals  (Handout 1) (Handout 2), presented by:
  Virginia Rivera, CFRE, CSPG, Senior Director of Planned Giving, University of California, Santa Cruz
  Dr. Pablo Reguerin, Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success, University of California, Santa Cruz
• Building America's Future: Coastal Bend College Honors Program at Post-Secondary Education, presented by:
  Julia Garcia, Dean of Workforce Training, Coastal Bend College
  Dr. Beatriz Espinoza, President, Coastal Bend College
  Susie Gaitan, Director of Dual Enrollment, Coastal Bend College
• Championing a Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan - Si Se Puede! (Handout), presented by:
  Hilda Ladner, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Pima Community College
  Dr. Dolores Duran-Cerda, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Services, Pima Community College
  Dr. Lorraine Morales, Campus President Community and East Campuses, Pima Community College  
• Advocacy: The Importance of your Voice, presented by:
  Frank Reyes, Trustee, San Bernardino Community College District
  Jared Giarrusso, Assistant Director of Government Relations, Cal State Student Association
  Carlos A. Becerra, Assistant Vice President, Federal Relations, Florida International University
• Study Abroad & Generation Z, presented by:
  Dra. Marta Walliser, International Relations, Instituto Franklin-UAH
  Priscilla Marie Ramos, Coordinator of International Programs, Instituto Franklin-UAH
  Dr. Clara Ronderos, Director of Foreign Language Department, Lesley College
  Dr. William Naugle, Director of International Programs, Clarion University of Pennsylvania

2:00 - 3:15 pm concurrent sessions

• Social Justice: A Key Component of Student Success, presented by:
  Dr. Maria Senour, Board President, San Diego Community College District
  Dr. Ricky Shabazz, President, San Diego City College
  Dr. Carlos Turner Cortez, President, San Diego Continuing Education
  Dr. Leticia Lopez, Title V HSI Proyecto Exito, Acting Program Manager, San Diego Mesa College
• Connecting an International Experience to the Future, presented by:
  Elizabeth Rodriguez, Director of Global Education, UNIBE, Costa Rica
  Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims, Associate Dean, College of Education, Troy University

 

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Highlights of HACU's 31st Annual Conference

 
October 28-30, 2017
San Diego, CA

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Concurrent Workshops 9 - 10:15 a.m.

• Grants Regarding Sexual Assault, Dating Violence and Stalking on Campus presented by: 
  Maria Cristina Pacheco Alcala, Project Coordinator, Casa de Esperanza
   
• Community Connections presented by:
  Larry Pakowski, Dean of Student Services, Polk State College
  Jeanette Grullon, Coordinator of Career Development Services, Polk State College

Concurrent Workshops 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. 

• Coaching Students for Nationally Competitive Study Abroad & Language Scholarships presented by:
  Jeff Cary, Outreach Manager, Institute of International Education
  Lee Rivers, Outreach Specialist, Institute of International Education
  Randi Butler, Institutional Relations, Institute of International Education 
   
• HCC's Dual Credit Program: Transforming K-12 Partner Relationships presented by: 
  Catherine O'Brien, Ed.D., Associate Vice Chancellor of College Readiness, Houston Community College 
   
• Utilizing the Student Narrative to Develop Hispanic Student Success Programs presented by:
  Vanessa Meling, Director of Student Success, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 
  David Byrd, Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Services, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

 Concurrent Workshops 2 - 3:15 p.m.

• Toward a More Inclusive Campus Climate 2.0 presented by:
  Isaac Tesfay, Director of Diversity, Inclusion, & AA/EO, Worcester State University
  Stacey Luster, Assistant Vice President, Worcester State University
  Mary Jo Marion, Assistant Vice President & Director of Latino Education Institute, Worcester State University
• Learning Culture as a Strategy for Student Success presented by: 
  Rafael Alvarez, MESA Program Director, San Diego City College
• Hispanic Serving Designation: Implications for a COE's Identity and Practice presented by:
  Janine Schall, Bilingual and Literacy Studies Department Chair, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  Patricia Alvarez McHatton, Dean of the College of Education and P-16 Integration, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  Eugenio Longoria Saenz, Deputy Director, RGV Focus
• Outcomes and New Opportunities of Joint International Scholarships and Fellowships presented by:
  Paul Edmunds, Ph.D., Director, University of New Mexico
  Cheo Torres, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs, University of New Mexico

Concurrent Workshops 3:55 - 5:10 p.m.

• An Industry-Education Collaboration to Address Increasing Cyber Security Needs presented by:
  Ann Wright-Mockler, Sr. STEM Education Consultant, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
  Matt Boehnke, Assistant Professor Computer Science/Cyber Security, Columbia Basin College
  Evangelina Shreeve, Director, Office of STEM Education, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
• Parents Supporting Parents: Binational Parent Leadership Institute (BPLI) presented by:
  Marcelino Serna, Parent/Family Community Engagement Specialist
  Patricia Luna, BPLI President, Chaffey Joint Union High School Parent Leader
  Elidia Valencia, BPLI Vice President, Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint USD
  Isa Montero-Torres, BPLI Secretary, Corona-Norco Unified School District
• Strengthening America's Future: Increasing Success for Hispanic/Latin@ College Students presented by:
  Thomas Brown, Managing Principal, Thomas Brown & Associates
  Jose Leyba, Ph.D., Executive Search Lead, Net4EdAccess
• STEM Early Career Research - Pathway for First Generations STEM Persistence & College to Career Readiness presented by:
  Mary Jo Parker, Executive Director/Natural Science Faculty, University of Houston, Downtown
  Mitsue Nakamura, Mathematics Lecturer, University of Houston, Downtown
• Supporting Students to be Competitive for International Opportunities presented by:
  Lily Lopez-Mcgee, Deputy Director, Rangel International Affairs, Howard University
  Trixie Cordova, Associate Director Student Services, Diversity Abroad
  Luis Alberto Legaspi, Study Abroad Advisor, University of California, San Diego 

Monday, October 30

Concurrent Workshops 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

• Promoting Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Tools for Developing Diverse Research Teams presented by:
  Barbara Walker, Ph.D., Director, Research Development, University of California, Santa Barbara
  Amanda Quintero, Executive Director, Student Academic Success & Equity Initiatives, California State University, Channel Islands
  John Crockett, Sponsored Research Project Development & Management, San Diego State University
• CCA Game Changers: Proven-Effective Strategies Increasing Degree Completion presented by:
  Henry Fernandez, Vice President, Complete College America
  Tim Hall, J.D., President, Mercy College
  Jose Herrera, Mercy College 

Concurrent Workshops 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

• Success in Innovative Partnerships: Hospital and Community College Collaboration presented by:
  Julia Garcia, Dean of Workforce Training, Coastal Bend College
  Beatriz Espinoza, Ph.D., President, Coastal Bend College
  Loana Hernandez, LVN Assistant Professor, Coastal Bend College
• Noncognitive Assessment and Student Success: Converting Research to Practice presented by:
  Ross Markle, Senior Research & Assessment Director, Educational Testing Service
  Lori Meono, Student Success Counselor, Santa Monica College
• Social Justice for All: Serving Those in the Shadows presented by:
  Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D., President of the Board of Trustees, San Diego Community College District
  Constance Carroll, Ph.D., Chancellor, San Diego Community College District
  Denise Whisenhunt, J.D., Vice President of Student Services, San Diego City College
  Carlos Turner Cortez, Ph.D., President, San Diego Continuing Education

 

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Highlights of HACU's 30th Annual Conference

October 8-11, 2016
San Antonio, TX

October 8, 2016

15th Annual Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute
10:00 a.m. - Noon - Career Development and Leadership Roundtables: "Preparing Ourselves for Effective Higher Education Leadership"
Concurrent Roundtable Sessions:

• Culturally-Centered Perspectives of Leadership: How to Effectively Integrate your Value System in Professional Development facilitated by:
  Pablo G. Reguerin, Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success, University of California, Santa Cruz

• Pathways to the Top: Cruising through the Valleys and Avoiding Derailment facilitated by:
  Sofia Martinez Ramos, Ph.D., Research Affiliate, University of Arizona Mexican American Studies

Opening Plenary: HACU 30th Anniversary Address presented by Antonio R. Flores, Ph.D., President and CEO, HACU

October 9, 2016

Concurrent Workshops 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

• A Winning Game Plan: Using Web-Based Resources to Find, Define, and Construct Your Next Successful Proposal presented by:
  Philip Dickney, Acting Director, Resource Development, Miami Dade College

• STEM Matters - Effective Institutional Change and Infrastructure Development presented by:
  Jose Adames, Ed.D., President, El Centro College
  Bryan Reece, Ph.D., STEM Project Director, El Centro College
  Lenora Reece, J.D., Associate Vice President, Development, El Centro College

• PCOM Opportunities Academy: A STEMM-Health Professions Pipeline Development Program presented by:
  Lisa McBride, Ph.D., Chief Diversity Officer, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  Kathryn M. McKinley, M.S., Ed.S., NCSP, Senior Director of Special Education and Specialized Services, ASPIRA Schools of Pennsylvania
  Denah Appelt, Ph.D., Professor of Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  April Young, Ph.D., Principal, New Equity Partners

Concurrent Workshops 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. 

• The Art of Grant Writing to Support Hispanic Student Success presented by:
  Vanessa Meling, Director of Academic Enhancement, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
  David Byrd, Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Services, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

• The Alliance: Strengthening the K-12 to University Pipeline, presented by:
  Erika Daniels, Ed.D., Director, Alliance to Accelerate Excellence in Education, California State University, San Marcos

• Campus Climate Issues Facing Higher Education Leaders: Institutional Response Matters, presented by:
  Kathleen Curry Santora, President & Chief Executive Officer, National Association of College & University Attorneys
  Joseph I. Castro, Ph.D., M.P.P., President, California State University, Fresno
  Ajay Nair, Senior Vice President and Dean of Campus  Life, Emory University
  Jose Padilla, Vice President and General Counsel, DePaul University

• HACU Government Relations Update, presented by:
  Luis M. Maldonado, Chief Advocacy Officer, HACU
  Alicia Diaz, Executive Director, Legislative Affairs, HACU
  John Aguilar, Executive Director, Legislative Affairs, HACU

Concurrent Workshops 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

• Enhancing the Institutional Environment for Hispanic Student Success at UCO, presented by:
  Liliana Renteria, Grants Administration Manager, University of Central Oklahoma
  Kristi Archuleta, Associate Professor, University of Central Oklahoma
  Guillermo Martinez-Sotelo, Assistant Professor, University of Central Oklahoma
  MeShawn Conley, Director, University of Central Oklahoma
  Josh Napier, Graduate Assistant, University of Central Oklahoma

• Federal Funding Opportunities for Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), presented by:
  Beatriz Ceja, Director, Hispanic-Serving Institutions Division, Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of Education
  Carl R. Brown, Sr., Deputy COO, Staff Director, Strategic Communication & Outreach, U.S. Department of Defense
  Amanda Quinones, Acting Special Advisor, U.S. Department of Energy

October 10, 2016

International Plenary Session: "Higher Education and the Environment: Becoming Global Leaders for Sustainable Change" presented by:

• Juan Gomez, Interim Director and Associate Professor of Research, Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute, The University of Texas at San Antonio
• Robert M. Perkowitz, Founder and President, ecoAmerica

Concurrent Workshops 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

• Advocacy and How It Can Benefit You presented by:
  Luis Maldonado, Chief Advocacy Officer, HACU
  John Aguilar, Executive Director, HACU
  Toni Hernandez-Serna, District Director, Office of Congressman Joaquin Castro
  Daniel Mezza, District Director, Office of Congressman Will Hurd

Concurrent Sessions 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

• CSin3: 3-Year Bachelor's Degree Program in Computer Science presented by:
  Willard Lewallen, Ph.D., Superintendent/President, Hartnell College
  Eduardo Ochoa, Ph.D., President, California State University, Monterey Bay
  Sonia Arteaga, Ph.D., Computer Science Faculty Member, Hartnell College
  Sathya Narayanan, Ph.D., Computer Science Faculty Member, California State University, Monterey Bay

Town Hall Meeting: "Income Inequality, Health Disparities and Climate Change: Implications for Hispanics and the 2016 Elections" presented by:

• Norma Garcia, Anchor, Telemundo
• Dennis Ahlburg, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Economics, Trinity University
• Francisco Fernandez, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Neurosciences, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

October 11, 2016

Fifth Annual Deans' Forum: A Dean's Role in Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Equity and Inclusion

• Intercultural Transformation of a Midwest Mennonite College: Si Se Puede! presented by:
  James E. Brenneman, Ph.D., President of Goshen College and HACU Governing Board member

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Highlights of HACU's 29th Annual Conference

October 10-12, 2015
Miami Beach, FL

Photo Galleries:

• 2015 Youth Leadership Development Forum photo gallery
• 29th Annual Conference photo gallery

October 10, 2015

Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute

• Presidents Panel
  • Rev. Msgr. Franklyn M. Casale, President, St. Thomas University
  • Beatriz T. Espinoza, Ph.D., President, Coastal Bend College
  • Sue Henderson, Ph.D., President, New Jersey City University

PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium

• Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Access to Success in America, Katie Haycock, The Education Trust
• Early College High School Model:
  • Dr. Mike Flores, Palo Alto College (TX)
  • Jeffrey D. Flores, New Frontiers Charter Schools
  • Dr. Eddie M. Rodriguez, Harlandale Independent School District
  • Charting a New Course: An Examination of Dual Enrollment Pathways & Programs in the Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Victor Saenz, University of Texas at Austin

Opening Plenary

• State of HACU 2015, Antonio Flores, President and CEO, HACU 

October 11, 2015

Concurrent Workshops 9 - 10:15 a.m.

• $170.5 Million in 4.5 Years - Managing a Grant Office presented by: 
  Patti Bartels, Director, Resources Development, Miami Dade College
  Philip Dickney, Grant Writer, Miami Dade College
   
• An Example of Collaboration: Bilingual Parent Education and Student Leadership Conference presented by:
  Luz Maria Galbreath, Director of the Ortiz Programs/Cultural Center, Whittier College
  Yolanda Aguerrebere, Ph.D., Educational Consultant
  Jafet Diego, Staniford Fellow
  Lilia Torres-Cooper, Director, Federal & State Categorical Programs, Whittier College
• Reframing At-Risk to High Potential: Increasing Achievement & Success for Hispanic/Latin@ Students presented by:
  Thomas Brown, Managing Principal, Thomas Brown & Associates

Concurrent Workshops 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

• HACU National Internship Program: Facilitating Opportunities, Expanding Professional Networks, and Launching Careers presented by:
  Gastón Cantu, Director of Student Services, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
  Noel Guerrero, Interim HNIP Program Manager, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
  
  
• Empowering Hispanic Students through the Open-Access Teaching Method STEMP presented by:
  Carlos Silverio Huerta Jimenez, Executive Director, USMEXFUSION, A.C.
  Jennifer L. Granger, Vice Director, USMEXFUSION, A.C.
  
  
• Hartnell STEM Internship Program: Engaging Future Scientists through Authentic Research presented by:
  Shannon Bliss, Dean of Academic Affairs, Hartnell College
  Moises Almendaris, Director of HSI Initiatives, Hartnell College
  Brenda Jones, Program Assistant, Hartnell College
  Yulianna Ortega, STEM Diversity Programs Acting Director, University of California, Santa Cruz
  Jade Loftus, Science and Math Transfer Coordinator, University of California, Santa Cruz

• HACU Government Relations Update, presented by:
  Luis M. Maldonado, Chief Advocacy Officer, HACU
  Alicia Diaz, Executive Director, Legislative Affairs, HACU

Concurrent Workshops 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

• Success Through Collaboration: College Readiness and Leadership Programming for Latinos presented by:
  Eric J. Cuevas, Assistant Director, Academic Support and Outreach, Georgia State University
  Denise Ocasio, M.Ed., Coordinator, Latino Recruitment and Retention, Georgia State University
  Melissa Ramirez, Student Mentor of the LLI Program, Georgia State University
  Paola Marquez, Student Mentor of the LLI Program, Georgia State University
  Adrian Gonzalez, Student Mentor of the LLI Program, Georgia State University
  
  
• Fostering Graduate Student Success at an Hispanic Serving Institution presented by:
  Harold Stanislaw, Coordinator for the Assessment of Graduate Education, California State University, Stanislaus

• Federal Funding Opportunities for Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) presented by:
  Alicia Diaz, Executive Director, Legislative Affairs, HACU
  Dr. Leonard Haynes, III, Senior Director of Institutional Services, U.S. Department of Education
  Dr. José L. Muñoz, Chief Technology Officer, National Science Foundation 
  Alexander R. Mrazik Jr, Branch Chief, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Concurrent Workshops 3:55 - 5:10 p.m.

• Enhancing Hispanic Student Learning by Growing the Hispanic Professoriate presented by: 
  Leo Valverde, President, Adjunct Faculty Association, Maricopa County Community Colleges
  Dr. Leonard A. Valverde, Professor Emeritus, Arizona State University
  
  
• Game Changers: Corequisite Remediation Initiative for HSIs presented by:
  Timothy Hall, President, Mercy College
  Henry Fernandez, Vice President, Complete College America

October 12, 2015

Concurrent Workshops 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

• LIFE (Learning.Improvement.Fun.Empowerment.) - Near-peer Mentoring Program presented by:
  Codie Ryan, Assistant Director Global Communities, NorthWest Arkansas Community College
  Beverly Grau, Academic Advisor, NorthWest Arkansas Community College
  Juanita Franklin, Co-Coordinator, LIFE Program, NorthWest Arkansas Community College
  
  
• Collaborative Linking: Academic Advising and Career Center Services presented by:
  Claudia Estrada, Career Counselor, California State University, San Bernardino
  Eduardo A. Mendoza, Academic Success Coordinator, California State University, San Bernardino
   
• Advocacy and How it Can Benefit You presented by:
  Suleyma Pérez, Executive Director, Government Relations, Northeastern Illinois University 
  Erica Romero, Senior Executive Director of Western States Legislative Affairs, HACU 
  Carlos Becerra, Director of Federal Relations, Florida International University
  Karen Y. Zamarripa, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Advocacy and State Relations, California State University

Concurrent Sessions 2 - 3:15 p.m.

• The Sophomore Year Initiative: Removing Barriers to Empower Students presented by:
  Brian Devindra Williams, Director, Title V Sophomore Year Initiative, Lehman College

October 13, 2015

Fourth Annual Deans' Forum on Hispanic Higher Education 

• Growing the Pool of Diverse Faculty Candidates: Development of Students and Faculty Panel presented by:
  Dr. Mildred García, President, California State University, Fullerton
  Dr. Armando Bengochea, Program Officer and Director of the Mellon Minority Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) Program
  Dr. Ruth Enid Zambrana, Professor, Department of Women's Studies and Director of the Consortium on Race, Gender and Ethnicity at University of Maryland

 

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Highlights of HACU's 28th Annual Conference 

October 4-6, 2014 Denver, CO

• 28th Annual Conference Photo Gallery
  
  

Sunday, October 5

Presentations

• Latino Transfer: Presidential Leadership in Community College/University Partnership - presented by Dr. Richard R. Rush and Dr. Richard Durán
• Initiative for Hispanic Student Success - a Title V Retention Grant - presented by Dr. Susan B. Angulo and Maritza Rivera
• Curriculum Alignment for STEM Mission-Critical Jobs at Interior - presented by Kim Montoya, Katharine Dahm, Yuliana Porras-Mendoza, Lisa Norby and Richard Ortiz
• Bridge to Somewhere: Latino Networking for Institutional Change - presented by Gabriel O. Bermea and David Schaefer
• High Impact Engagement of HSI STEM Undergraduates - presented by Dr. Mary Jo Parker
• Supporting Engineering Based Linked Learning: a P-20 Partnership that Works - presented by Dr. Therese Eyermann, Melissa Remotti and Richard Duarte
• HACU National Internship Program - presented by Jonathan Santeliz and Jorge Burwick
• HACU Government Relations Work Sessions - presented by Luis Maldonado, Serena Davila and Alicia Diaz
• Increasing Success for Students within the Military Community - presented by Richard Delgado, Jr., Charles G. Rodriguez and Vincent Bosquez (Transformation Boots to Books, Palominos to Jaguars)
• Student Transition Education Program: A Pipeline for the Emerging Latino Population in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas - presented by Juan Meraz, Judith Martinez, Francine Pratt and Dr. David Hough
• Federal Funding Opportunities for Teaching, Research and Outreach for HSIs - presented by Dr. José L. Muñoz (National Science Foundation), Wilson Orvis and Anne Callaghan
• Creating a Culture of Education on the Border - presented by Dr. John Walsh and Melissa Silva
• Brilliance or Bullsh**? Does a Systems-Approach really Improve HSI Student Success - presented by Dr. Richard Durán and Dr. Cynthia Herrera
• Increasing Competitiveness of First Generation Community College Students Pursuing a STEM Degree - presented by Virginia Estrella, Consuelo Gonzalez and Dr. Armando M Rivera
• Sustainability Project: Pre-Collegiate Programming Services for Latino/First Generation Students - presented by Josephine Benavidez, Anthony Trujillo and Dr. Liesl H. Eberhardt

 

Monday, October 6

International Plenary: "New Opportunities for International Exchanges under the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Partnership" - presented by Margaret Hug, U.S. Department of State and Martha Navarro-Albo, AMEXCID

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Highlights of HACU's 27th Annual Conference 

October 26-28, 2013
Chicago, IL

• 2013 Youth Leadership Development Forum Photo Gallery
• 27th Annual Conference Photo Gallery

• State of HACU 2013 by Dr. Antonio R. Flores, Ph.D.   

• Presentations
  

  Sunday, October 27

  • CECLC - 24 Years of Partnering with School Districts, Colleges and Universities - presented by David Martinez
  • Partnerships that Support Academic Success for Hispanic Students with Disabilities - presented by Jennifer Aitken
  • Government Relations Staff Presentation - presented by HACU Government Relations Staff
  • Multi-campus Collaboration: An Examination of Dual-Admission Program - presented by Jennifer Hernandez, Ray Bartholomew, Brian Mitra and Laura Alvarez
  • Cultivating Latina Leaders within the Community College - presented by Yesenia N. Avalos, Ed.D., Monica Rosas, M.A., Muhammad Siddiqi, ABD, and Marisol Velazquez, MUPP
  • Leveraging Grant Funding to Impact HSI Institutional Practices - presented by Dr. Rudy J. Sanchez, Ph.D., Chris Hernandez, M.A. and Imelda Dudley, M.A.
  • Increasing Success in the Military and Veteran Student Market - presented by Dr. Mark D. Sifford, Ed.D.
  • Encourage, Enlighten, Empower: Strengthening Connections in First-Generation Students through Mentoring - presented by Joe Martinez, M.Ed., LPC, LaKisha Wooden, MBA, MS, Valorie Johnson and Jessica Rostro
  • Federal Funding Opportunities for Teaching, Research and Outreach for HSIs - presented by Dr. Irma Lawrence and Dr. Audrey Trotman
  • Hot Legal Issues in Higher Education - presented by José D. Padilla, Janine P. DuMontelle and Michael G. Melendez
  • Becoming an Undocumented Student Ally: Information and Resources to Better Assist Undocumented Students at NEIU - presented by Katherine Greenslade, Dr. Daniel Lopez, Jr., and Maria Luna-Durate
  • Putting Dreams into Action = A Successful Grant Collaboration - presented by Steve Bautista, Dr. Amy Cox Peterson and Samuel Foster
  • Ready from Day One: A Model for Success Initiative - presented by Eric López, Pd.D., Velma Villegas, Ph.D., Patricia A. Gonzales
  • Framing a Typology of Hispanic-Serving Institutions - presented by Anne Marie Nuñez, Gloria Crisp and Diane Elizondo
  • How to Successfully Complete a Master Degree in a Non-HSI Environment - presented by Jose L. Fulgencio
  • Strengthening Achievement: A 360 Participant Action Approach to Academic Success - presented by Dr. David Surrey, Dr. Jennifer Ayala and Valeska Cruz
  
  

  Monday, October 28

  • International Plenary: "Successful International Education Partnerships in Latin America" - presented by Salme Harju Steinberg and Rodrigo Guerra Botello
  • Promising Practices and Policies for Hispanics in K-20 - presented by JoAnn Canales, Ph.D., Jaime Chahin, Ph.D., and Elizabeth Gutierrez, Ph.D.
  • Title V Opening the Gateway: The High-Tech High-Touch Initiative - presented by Edda Juarez, Madelyn Cintron, Dr. Leanne Wells and Dr. Isis Artze-Vega
  • Undergraduate Research at HSIs: Diverse Approaches and Best Practices - presented by Barbara Endemaño Walker, Ph.D., Jeannie Kim-Han, Marcelo Vinces, Ph.D., and Lourdes Echecgoyen, Ph.D.

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Highlights of HACU's 26th Annual Conference 

October 20-22, 2012
Washington, DC

• 26th Annual Conference Photos
• State of HACU 2012 
  • State of HACU by Antonio R. Flores, Ph.D.
• First Annual Deans' Forum materials

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Highlights of HACU's 25th Annual Conference 

October 29-31, 2011
San Antonio, TX   

• 25th Annual Conference photos 
• 25th Annual Conference highlights slide show 
• Presentations
  • Selected NSF Programs in Undergraduate STEM Education - presented by José Herrera, Ph.D.
  • U.S. Department of Education: Funding Opportunities for HSIs - presented by Drs. Leonard Haynes and Sonia Feigenbaum
  • HSIs and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture - presented by Dr. Irma Lawrence
  • HACU Government Relations Update - presented by HACU Staff
  • Implementing Student and Faculty Exchange Programs and Professional Initiatives between La Secretaría de Educación, Gobierno de Jalisco and Missouri State University - presented by Rosemary Maroun Shehin
• International Plenary: Increasing International Education Opportunities for Hispanics in the Western Hemisphere
  • Presentation by Dr. Fernando León García, President and CEO, CETYS University System, Mexicali, Baja California, México
  • Presentation by Dr. David J. Schmidly, President, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

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Highlights of HACU's 24th Annual Conference 

September 18-20, 2010
San Diego, CA

• 24th Annual Conference photos 
• Presentations
  • International Plenary: Speech by Diego Fernandez, Spanish Education Counselor for US and Canada
  • How to speak to your Spanish-speaking employees about saving for retirement

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Highlights of HACU's 23rd Annual Conference 

October 31 - November 2, 2009
Walt Disney World©, FL

• 23rd Annual Conference photos
• Presentations
  • Federal Grants panel
    • Title V Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions Program by Department of Education
    • University Transportation Centers Program by Research and Innovative Technology Administration
    • Fellowships Programs at EPA by B. Jones, Ph.D.
    • Federal Grant Opportunities at HUD by M. Wohlman-Rodriguez 
    • NSF Opportunities by F. Korsmo, Ph.D.
    • Hispanic-Serving Institutions NIFA (USDA) by I. Alemar Lawrence, Ph.D. 
    • Farm Bill Competitive Programs (USDA) by M. Poth, Ph.D.
  • Health Care Forum
    • Eliminating Health Disparities Through Health Care Reform by Congresswoman D.M. Christensen
    • Health Care Reform Bills by Health Braintrust 
  • International Plenary
    • Connecting HSIs with the U.S. Department of State, Its international exchange programs, and the world, by D. Levin
    • Advancing International Education by J. Gattegno
  • HACU and Congress by G. Salas, S. Davila, L. Maristany
  • Transforming Classroom Activities with STEM Activities by J. Webb
  • State of HACU 2009
    • State of HACU by Antonio R. Flores, Ph.D.

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Highlights of HACU's 22nd Annual Conference 

October 11-13, 2008
Denver, CO

• 22nd Annual Conference photos
• Presentations
  • State of HACU (16.5 MB)

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Highlights of HACU's 21st Annual Conference

October 20-23, 2007
Chicago, IL

• 21st Annual Conference photos
• Presentations:
  • Issues in Latin American Higher Education: a Presentation at HACU's 21st Annual Conference (Powerpoint presentation in Spanish)
  • P-16 Partnerships: Texas A&M and San Antonio south
  • Improving College Access and Success: Ed Trust presentation
  • P-16 Partnerships: Austin ISD
  • The College Academy for Parents (CAP): University of Arizona
    • CAP 2008 Brochure
    • CAP 2008 Calendar

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Highlights of HACU's 20th Annual Conference 

October 28-31, 2006
San Antonio, TX

20th Annual Conference