HACU International Symposium
Innovative Collaborations: Tackling Current International Education Issues Across the Americas
June 12, 2025 • Costa Rica Marriot Hotel Hacienda Belén • San José, Costa Rica
Executive Leadership Seminar | June 8 -11, 2025
Executive Leadership Seminar
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Pre-Conference Event
June 8-11, 2025
The Executive Leadership Seminar on international higher education will be held prior to the Symposium on June 8-11. A welcome reception will kick off the four-day event focused on leadership and international education sessions. Speakers include leaders and high-level staff from both international and U.S. colleges and universities. The Seminar includes visits to the La Universidad de Iberoamérica, Universidad Hispanoamericana, and Universidad Santa Paula campuses, providing highlights of each institution’s key international education strategies and activities.
Please find below the registration details and agenda for the 2025 Executive Leadership Seminar, a pre-conference event of the HACU International Symposium.
Registration
(includes access to the International Symposium)
Registration Fees
| AMOUNT | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|
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$660 |
HACU Member Colleges & Universities |
Register |
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$520 |
HACU Faculty/Staff Affiliate or Trustee Affiliate or HACU Alumni Association Member |
Register |
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$680 |
Non-Member Colleges & Universities |
Register |
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$680 |
Government Agency |
Register |
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$680 |
Non-Profit Organization |
Register |
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$790 |
Corporate |
Register |
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$350 |
Presenter |
Register |
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$440 |
Student Track Open only to undergraduate students |
Register |
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$165 |
One Day: 6/9 Tuesday, 6/10 Wednesday or 6/11 Thursday |
Register |
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$520 |
K-12 Administrator/Staff or Graduate Student |
Register |
REFUND POLICY
Cancellations will be accepted until May 5, 2025, and charged a $150 administration fee. After May 5, 2025, registrations are non-refundable. A person from the same organization may substitute for a charge fee of $50. No-show registrations will not be refunded.
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SPECIAL SERVICES
HACU and the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belén are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If auxiliary aids are needed, please submit written notification to HACU by May 5, 2025.
Agenda
Sunday, June 8
SUNDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
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All Day |
Travel Day for Attendees |
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6:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
Welcome Reception |
Monday, June 9
MONDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
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8:15 – 8:30 a.m. |
Introduction and Welcome Remarks |
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8:30 – 10:00 a.m. |
Seminar Session #1 A Small Country with a Big Vision: Preventive Medicine Dr. Rafael E. Lamas Alfonso, Director of Medical Specialties and Hospital Management, UNIBE |
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10:00 – 10:15 a.m. |
Coffee Break |
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10:15 – 11:45 a.m. |
Seminar Session #2 Institutional Alliances in Research: Building Knowledge for Global Impact Dr. Andrés Cairol Barquero, Researcher, Faculty of Medicine, UNIBE Dr. Luis Felipe Loaiza Sáenz, Researcher, Faculty of Medicine, UNIBE |
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Noon – 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
Afternoon Sessions and Cultural Tour/Dinner Krissia Leiva Calderón, CEO, UNIBE Nelson Rojas, International Affairs Department, UNIBE |
Tuesday, June 10
TUESDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
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8:30 – 10:00 a.m. |
Seminar Session #3 Internationalization and Community: the Universidad Hispanoamericana Approach Marco Urbina Soto, General Director, Universidad Hispanoamericana |
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10:00 – 10:15 a.m. |
Coffee Break |
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10:15 – 11:45 a.m. |
Seminar Session #4 CIELO: Transforming Health Education to Prevent Childhood Obesity and Promote Mental Health Dr. Joshua Santana Segura, Subdirector, Universidad Hispanoamericana School of Medicine Dra. Marianela Salazar Ramos, Professional Development UH Coordinator, Universidad Hispanoamericana School of Medicine Giovani Jiménez, Universidad Hispanoamericana Health Sciences Simulation Experience |
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Noon – 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
Afternoon Sessions and Cultural Tour/Dinner Sustainability in Higher Education in Costa Rica Giovani Jiménez, Universidad Hispanoamericana Health Sciences Simulation Experience Costa Rican gastronomic and cultural experience. |
Wednesday, June 11
WEDNESDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
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8:30 – 10:00 a.m. |
Harnessing AI for Student Success: Innovation, Equity and the Future of Higher Ed Guillermo Díaz, Founder and CEO, Conectado, Inc. |
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10:00 – 10:15 a.m. |
Coffee Break |
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10:15 – 11:45 a.m. |
Building Bridges in Global Education: Strengthening U.S.-Costa Rica Partnerships GlobalEdu Members panel |
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Noon – 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:30 – 2:45 p.m. |
Transportation to Universidad Santa Paula Events Planned by Universidad Santa Paula (Includes Cultural Tour and Dinner) |
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3:30 p.m. |
Welcome to USP authorities |
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3:50 p.m. |
Remarks by Dr. Flores HACU |
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4:00 – 4:20 p.m. |
General presentation about USP – Dr. Ericka Cyrus Vice Dean |
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4:30 – 5:15 p.m. |
International Panel on “Global context of micro-credentials, the case of Costa Rica” (3 panelists). Dr. Jonathan Gonzalez. |
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5:20 p.m. |
The group divides for a brief tour of the University |
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5:40 p.m. |
Dinner begins |
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6:00 p.m. |
Typical presentation |
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6:30 p.m. |
Farewell |
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6:45 p.m. |
Transfer to hotel |
Thursday, June 12
THURSDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
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8:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
HACU International Symposium |
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6:30 – 8:30 p.m. |
Dinner and La Academia de Liderazgo Graduation Ceremony |
Get in Touch
Contact Information
For questions, please contact:
Institute for Global Engagement
For Department questions, please contact:
- (210) 692-3805
- [email protected]