2023 HACU 37th Annual Conference Program

Welcome from the President and CEO

On behalf of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, welcome to the 37th Annual Conference, “Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Diversifying our Workforce and Strengthening America.” We are especially delighted to be hosting our Annual Conference in friendly Chicago once again, a city within a state that has a growing number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions and emerging HSIs. We are thankful to all who have joined us and look forward to the outstanding workshops, networking and celebrations here in the Windy City.

The Opening Plenary features an update on the State of HACU, and the International Plenary will address the important topic of “Transnational Educational Partnerships for Workforce Development.” The Town Hall will feature a panel of corporate CEOs and university leaders discussing the topic, “Embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Catalysts for a Flourishing Workforce.” HACU is also holding the Inaugural Women’s Symposium, featuring women leaders from HACU-member institutions offering perspectives on their paths in higher education administration. Enlace, a mid-level leadership and career advancement program, will be inaugurated to complement the HACU Leadership Academy for senior administrators.

During the general conference, more than 50 workshops on seven tracks will be offered. HACU will also recognize individuals, institutions and organizations who have made a difference in Hispanic higher education and support our work with dedication and commitment. We will recognize these 2023 honorees and celebrate their accomplishments during our luncheons. We extend our thanks to those institutions and partners sponsoring students to be part of the HACU ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track), providing college students with workshop sessions and networking opportunities explicitly created to increase their leadership acumen and future career opportunities.

All the activities planned for the next few days will provide important, timely information and research findings on higher education, as well as opportunities to meet and network with academics, administrators and staff from colleges and universities across the country. The conference workshops and pre- and post-conference events address topics relevant to HSIs, emerging HSIs and Hispanic-Serving School Districts, as well as those organizations and institutions who partner with them.

Thanks to our valued sponsors, partners, exhibitors, advertisers, and the Host and Advisory Committee in Chicago for their vital contributions in making the conference a great success. We are always grateful for the input, participation and support of HACU’s Governing Board and its Corporate and Philanthropic Council, providing invaluable leadership and guidance to ensure the success of our conferences. And we thank you, conference participants, for joining us in championing Hispanic higher education success this year and in the years to come.

Cordially,

Antonio R. Flores President and CEO

Welcome from the Chair

I am pleased to welcome you to HACU’s 37th Annual Conference in Chicago on behalf of the Governing Board of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. This year’s conference offers a number of opportunities to learn and connect with individuals dedicated to student success in college and beyond higher education.

The Inaugural Women’s Symposium will kick off the start of the pre-conference events. The PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium enters its ninth year and will feature three panel sessions. The 22nd Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute under the theme, “Exploring Diverse and Inclusive Workforce Strategies that Lead to Organizational Success,” will address topics helpful to those seeking to ascend the ranks in higher education administration. The 12th Deans’ Forum on Hispanic Higher Education will address the topic “Leading a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce in the 21st Century.”

An important element of our conference is the HACU ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track), which draws college students from a broad range of academic disciplines to participate in career and leadership development activities. We are pleased to welcome all the students from universities nationwide.

A popular part of the Annual Conference is the Exhibit Hall, offering networking, career and educational advancement opportunities. The Exhibit Hall will be open to the public on Sunday for a College and Career Exploration Fair as part of our local community outreach, with workshops on college readiness and career preparation for both students and their families.

Our always enthusiastic sponsors, partners, exhibitors, and advertisers have been instrumental in making this gathering possible and deserve our gratitude for their support and the numberless ways in which they help us champion Hispanic higher education success. Make the most of the conference while here and reinvigorate your commitment to serve our students!

Sincerely,

Mike Flores Chair, HACU Governing Board

Agenda At–A–Glance (Agenda is subject to change.)

All times noted are Central Time.

Friday, Oct. 27

Noon - 8:00 p.m.

General Conference and ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track)

Registration

Lower Level Lobby

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Inaugural Women’s Leadership Symposium (Pre-Conference event. Additional registration required)

Salon C3-C4

Lower Level

Saturday,

7:00 a.m. - Noon

Sunday, Oct. 29

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee Break Boulevard Foyer, Second Floor Williford Foyer, Third Floor

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

General Conference Registration

8th Street North & South Registration Lobby Level

9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track) Salon C Lower Level

Oct. 28

¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track)

Registration

8th Street North & South Registration

Lobby Level

7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

General Conference Registration

8th Street North & South Registration

Lobby Level

7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

22nd Annual Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute: “Exploring Diverse and Inclusive Workforce Strategies that Lead to Organizational Success” (Pre-Conference event. Additional registration required)

Waldorf

Third Floor

7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Ninth PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium (Pre-Conference event. Additional registration required)

Marquette Room

Third Floor

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Installation & Move-In

Salon A&B

Lower Level

8:00 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.

¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track)

Grand Ballroom, Second Floor Salon C, Lower Level

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Commission on International Education (This is a closed meeting)

Buckingham Room

Lobby Level

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Opening Plenary/State of HACU

International Ballroom

Second Floor

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Opening Reception & Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall

Salon A&B Lower Level 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Cyber Café Lower Level 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

HNIP Alumni Mixer Boulevard A Second Floor

9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

9 Concurrent Workshops Second Floor Third Floor

9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Associate Member Meeting (This is a closed meeting) Buckingham Room Lobby Level 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. International Networking Meeting Joliet Room

- 5:30

Hall (Closes from noon to 1:30 p.m.)

Level

- 11:45 a.m.

9 Concurrent Workshops

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Illinois Higher Education Convening

(This is a closed meeting. All Illinois Higher Education Professionals, registered for the HACU conference are welcome to attend.)

Continental B, Lobby Level

Monday, Oct. 30

7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track)

Salon C, Lower Level

Grand Ballroom, Second Floor

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee Break

Continental Foyer, Lobby Level

Normandie Lounge, Second Floor

8:00 a.m. - Noon

General Conference Registration

8th Street North & South Registration Lobby Level

9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

International Plenary: “Transnational Educational Partnerships for Workforce Development”

Continental BC Lobby Level

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

(Closes from noon to 1:30 p.m.)

Salon A&B

Lower Level

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cyber Café Lower Level Lobby

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

9 Concurrent Workshops

Second Floor Third Floor Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Partnership Luncheon

International Ballroom

Second Floor

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

9 Concurrent Workshops

Second Floor Third Floor

- 3:15 p.m.

10 Concurrent Workshops Second Floor Third Floor Lobby Level

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Annual Business Meeting (This is a closed meeting) Buckingham Room Lobby Level 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

College & Career Exploration Salon A&B Lower Level

3:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Coffee Break

Boulevard Foyer, Second Floor Williford Foyer, Third Floor

3:55 - 5:10 p.m.

9 Concurrent Workshops

Second Floor Third Floor

3:15 - 3:30 p.m.

Coffee Break

Continental Foyer Lobby Level

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Town Hall Meeting:

“Embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Catalysts for a Flourishing Workforce”

Continental BC Lobby Level

6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Networking Dinner / Dance

International Ballroom Second Floor

Tuesday, Oct. 31

7:00 a.m. - Noon

HACU 12th Annual Deans’ Forum on Hispanic Higher Education: “Leading a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce in the 21st Century”

(Post-Conference event. Additional registration required)

Williford A

Third Floor

Hotel Information

The Hilton Chicago is the host hotel for HACU’s 37th Annual Conference.

Check in time: 4:00 p.m.

Check out time: 11:00 a.m.

EIGHTH FLOOR

LAKE ERIE

LAKE HURON

LAKE MICHIGAN LAKE ONTARIO

FIFTH FLOOR

KEY

Meeting/Conference Rooms

Amenities

Heart of House

5D

FOURTH FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR PRIVATE DINING ROOMS 5-7 JOLIET MARQUETTE

SECOND FLOOR INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM GRAND BALLROOM GRAND BALLROOM FOYER NORMANDIE LOUNGE

LOBBYLEVEL CONTINENTAL BALLROOM CONTINENTAL FOYER

8TH STREET SOUTH REGISTRATION

8TH STREET NORTHREGISTRATION BUCKINGHAM ROOM

LOWER LEVEL SALON D SALON C

4G, 4H, 4I, 4J

PULLMAN BOARDROOM

4E, 4F

McCORMICK BOARDROOM 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D

WALDORF

PRIVATE DINING ROOMS 1-4

ASTORIA WILLIFORD ROOM

BOULEVARD FOYER BOULEVARD ROOM

Escalator Access to International Ballroom

GRAND TRADITION

SALON A

SALON B MOBLEY ROOM

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Exhibit Hall Map

Exhibit Hall Schedule

Saturday, Oct. 28

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Installation and Move-In (Only for exhibitors)

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Opening Reception & Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Cyber Café

Sunday, Oct. 29

10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall (Closes from noon to 1:30 p.m.)

10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Cyber Café

2:00 - 5:00 p.m. College and Career Exploration (Free and open to the public.)

Monday, Oct. 30

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall (Closes from noon to 1:30 p.m.)

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cyber Café

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Exhibitors Move-Out (Only for exhibitors)

Exhibitors

BOOTH #’s ORGANIZATION

519

College and Career Exploration

Salon A&B - Lower Level

Workshops 1, 2 & 3 in Mobley Room - Lower Level (Free and open to the public.)

Sunday, Oct. 29

2:20 - 2:50 p.m.

Level Up Your College Readiness and Admissions Knowledge

This session offers insights that will level up your college readiness and knowledge of the admissions process while highlighting the importance of your cultural and linguistic richness. You will leave this session with information on how to explore your interests, identify colleges, apply to colleges, secure funding, and develop habits to be a successful college student. We will also highlight LARES, which is nationally recognized and the largest academic support program at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Presented by Moises Orozco Villicana, Ph.D., Director of First Year and Support, University of Illinois Chicago

3:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Start at Your Community College, Finish at the School of Your Choice!

Starting your post-secondary academic journey in the community college setting is a cost-effective pathway to your academic success. By starting at a community college, you can earn credit hours while honing critical academic skills such as reading, writing, critical thinking, and time management! Come to this session to learn more about the many benefits of attending local community colleges and leave with detailed information about the transfer process.

Presented by Nancy Guzman, M.A., Transfer Coordinator, College of DuPage

3:40 - 4:10 p.m.

Marketing Yourself for Career Success

In today’s competitive career landscape, it is important to know how to market yourself and your strengths. What are your natural skills and talents? What transferable skills do you have that can apply to almost any position? And how do you communicate all of this to potential employers? During this session, you will learn about the top skills and talents hiring managers are looking for and how to showcase those on your resume and in an interview.

HACU and Hispanics in Energy are preparing the next generation of leaders for the Energy workforce, one of the fastest growing sectors in industry and government. Workshops for professionals and students to learn about the energy sector and employment opportunities are available. We encourage institutional leaders to learn about new federal, state and private industry funding available.

General

Sunday, Oct. 29 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Reimagining Summer Bridge Programs: A Pipeline to STEM Careers

Monday, Oct. 30 10:30 - 11:45

Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders for the Energy Sector

Saturday, Oct. 28

Sunday,

Student Padfolios Sponsor

¡Adelante! Leadership Institute

Title Sponsor

Women’s Symposium

Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute

PreK-12 Higher Education Collaboration Symposium

Deans' Forum on Hispanic Higher Education

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF

ENERGY

Host & Advisory Council

As of 6/28/2023

Carmen Arellano, Psy.D. Psychology Program Director St. Augustine College

Adam Arguelles Senior Vice President, Government Affairs Academic Partnerships

Reyes González, Ph.D. President St. Augustine College

Blanca Jara Chief of Staff Partnership for College Completion

David J. Livingston, Ph.D. President Lewis University

Emmanuel López Director of the Latinx Resource Center Governors State University

Imelda Macias, Ed.D. Executive Director DEI Saint Xavier University

Martín Montes Partner Barnes & Thornburg

Luis Narváez Associate Vice Chancellor City Colleges of Chicago

Moises Orozco Villicana Director of First Year Outreach and Support University of Illinois Chicago

David Potash, Ph.D. President Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago

Julio Puentes Hispanic-Serving Institutions National Program Manager United States Department of Agriculture

Mariza Rocha Director of Latino/a Initiatives Aurora University

Oscar Rodriguez Vice President of Enrollment Management Chicago State University

Elizabeth Soto Activity Director Title V Part A2 Dominican University

Shajuan L. Young

Associate Director for the Office of Diversity, Equity and Institutional DePaul University

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HACU HALL OF CHAMPIONS HACU HALL OF

Norman Maldonado, M.D. President University of Puerto Rico

Devorah Lieberman, Ph.D. President University of La Verne

CHAMPIONS

Lifelong Leadership Award (Posthumous Award)

Outstanding HACU-Member Institution

Extraordinary Philanthropic Partner Award

Outstanding Private Sector Partner

Exemplary International HACU-Member Institution

Michael A. Olivas Professor of Law University of Houston

Emma Grace Hernández Flores, Ph.D. President Universidad de Iberoamérica

President’s Award of Excellence

Exemplary Policy/Advocacy Leadership Award

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT)

Outstanding Public Sector Partner Alicia Casanova Award

José Antonio “Tony” Pérez  Export-Import Bank

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Friday, Oct. 27

Agenda-At-A-Glance

- 8:00 p.m.

Conference and ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track) Registration

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Inaugural Women’s Leadership Symposium (Pre-Conference event. Pre registration required. This Event is Sold Out.)

Saturday, Oct. 28

Agenda-At-A-Glance

-

Leadership Institute (Student Track) Registration

- 3:30 p.m.

Annual Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute: “Exploring Diverse and Inclusive Workforce Strategies that Lead to Organizational Success” (Pre-Conference event. Additional registration required)

- 3:30 p.m. Ninth PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium (Pre-Conference event. Additional registration required)

Leadership Institute (Student Track)

on International Education (This is a closed

Saturday, Oct. 28

7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

HACU 22nd Annual Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute

“Exploring Diverse and Inclusive Workforce Strategies that Lead to Organizational Success” (Pre-Conference event. Additional registration required.) Waldorf, Third Floor

The Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute, a dynamic, one-day forum for faculty, staff and administrators at any stage of their careers, will focus on strategies for moving up the faculty and administrative ladders in higher education. This year’s theme is “Exploring Diverse and Inclusive Workforce Strategies that Lead to Organizational Success.” Speakers and roundtable discussions will explore essential topics. The day concludes with a panel comprised of top Latina/o presidents.

President’s Panel

Daniel López, Ph.D. President Harold Washington College

Milagros Peña, Ph.D. President Purchase College, SUNY

Morning keynote speaker

Eric Castillo, Ph.D.

Associate Vice Chancellor of Arts, Culture, and Community Impact Alamo Colleges District

7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Ninth PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium (Pre-Conference event. Additional registration required) Marquette Room, Third Floor

Federico Zaragoza, Ph.D. President College of Southern Nevada

Jennifer Zellet, Ph.D. Superintendent/President Antelope Valley College

Lunch keynote speaker

Juan Salgado Chancellor City Colleges of Chicago

The HACU PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium will showcase collaborative partnerships and initiatives implemented by colleges, universities and school districts. The symposium includes panel discussions on successful partnerships leading to systemic change.

Growing the Hispanic Educator Workforce

Montserrat Garibay

Deputy Assistant Secretary and Director, Office of English Acquisition, Department of Education

Ligia Alberto, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Education Felician University

Creating a College-Bound Culture and Supporting Transitions to College

Asa Gordon Director of College and Career

Readiness

East Aurora School District 131

Yudi Lewis

Executive Director of HSI Initiatives Weber State University

Building Academic Alliances and Collaborative Partnerships

Patricia Trujillo, Ph.D.

Deputy Cabinet Secretary of New Mexico Higher Education Department

Cristina Alfaro, Ph.D.

Associate Vice President of International Affairs, Professor of Multilingual and Global Education San Diego State University

Lisa Dallacqua, Ph.D.

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Grants East Aurora School District 131

Mónica Ramos, Ed.D. Associate Director and Adjunct Professor DePaul University

Fireside Chat

Joshua Villalobos

Dean of Instructional Programs

El Paso Community College - Mission del Paso Campus

Nasha Torrez, J.D.

Dean of Students University of New Mexico

Antonio Flores, Ph.D., President and CEO HACU

Ted Alejandre San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools

Havidán Rodríguez, Ph.D. President of the University at Albany, SUNY

Saturday, Oct. 28

7:00 a.m. - Noon

¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track) Registration

8th Street North & South Registration

Lobby Level

7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

General Conference Registration

8th Street North & South Registration

Lobby Level

7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

22nd Annual Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute:

“Exploring Diverse and Inclusive Workforce Strategies that Lead to Organizational Success”

(Pre-Conference event. Additional registration required)

Waldorf, Third Floor

7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Ninth PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium

(Pre-Conference event. Additional registration required)

Marquette Room, Third Floor

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Installation & Move-In

Salon A&B, Lower Level

8:00 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.

¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track)

Grand Ballroom, Second Floor

Salon C, Lower Level

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Commission on International Education

(This is a closed meeting)

Buckingham Room, Lobby Level

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Opening Plenary/State of HACU

International Ballroom, Second Floor

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Opening Reception & Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall

Salon A&B, Lower Level

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Cyber Café

Lower Level

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

HACU National Internship Program Alumni Mixer

Boulevard A, Second Floor

Sunday, Oct. 29

a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track)

Foyer, Second Floor

Foyer, Third Floor

C, Lobby Level

9:00 - 10:15 a.m. All in: Building Statewide HSI Consortiums and Alliances Waldorf, Third Floor

Construyendo Comunidad: Building Trust and Community in the College Classroom Boulevard A, Second Floor

PK-20 Partnerships and Collaborations Astoria, Third Floor

Art Used to Cope with Intersectional, LatinX, and LGBTQIA+ Challenges

Presented/Performed in Artistic Perspective

Empowering High School Students to be College Ready

B,Second Floor

C, Second Floor

Contextualized Strategies to Increase Enrollment, Retention, and Success Williford A, Third Floor Emergiendo para Servir: Building Capacity through Stakeholder Voices Marquette, Third Floor

Federal Funding for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) Williford C, Third Floor

Developing a Latinx Teacher Pipeline: Recruiting and Supporting Aspiring Latinx Teachers Williford B, Third Floor

9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Associate Member Meeting (This is a closed meeting)

Room Lobby Level 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. International Networking Meeting

Room, Third Floor

Level 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall (Closes from noon to 1:30 p.m.)

a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Cyber Café

10:30 - 11:45 a.m

A&B, Lower Level

HACU National Internship Program Workshop: The Future is Now Boulevard C, Second Floor Engagement and Retention of First-Generation Latino Students Through Academic and Financial Wellness Practices

Serving Latinx Students: A Model for Academic Retention & Student Success

B, Third Floor

Third Floor

Moving from Transactional to Relational Supporting Students’ Access to Graduation Boulevard A, Second Floor

HACU Professional Leadership Programs—Preparing the Next Generation of Culturally Diverse Leaders Waldorf, Third Floor

Fireside Chat with the Department of Education Williford C, Third Floor

Fulbright: Global diplomacy opportunities for HSI students, faculty, and institutions Boulevard B, Second Floor

Reimagining Summer Bridge Programs: A Pipeline to STEM Careers

Williford A, Third Floor

Marquette, Third Floor Noon - 1:30 p.m. Power Lunch International Ballroom Second Level

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

“Puentes Hacia El Exito” Towards a Nursing Degree

Partnerships for Quality Matters (QM) Blended Course Certifications

LMSA: A National Effort to Build Future Physicians/Academic Leaders

The Importance of Psychological Safety For Hispanic College Students

The SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute: Diversifying and Creating Supportive Spaces

Baila Conmigo: Mentoring Latinas as School Leaders

Resilient Universities Through Preparation: National Domestic Preparedness Consortium

Williford B, Third Floor

Marquette, Third Floor

Astoria, Third Floor

Williford C, Third Floor

Williford A, Third Floor

Waldorf, Third Floor

Creating Data-Informed Equitable Pathways and Financial Returns for Hispanic Students Boulevard A, Second Floor

A Charla with USDA – A Fireside Chat with USDA Leadership on USDA’s Engagement with the Hispanic and Latina/o Community

Continental C, Lobby Level

The Multiplier Effect of Globalization: Maximizing Student and Campus Impact Boulevard B, Second Floor

Fulfilling the Promise of Higher Education Through Off-Campus WorkStudy Employment Boulevard C, Second Floor

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Sunday, Oct. 29

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee Break

Boulevard Foyer, Second Floor

Williford Foyer, Third Floor

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

General Conference Registration

8th Street North & South Registration

Lobby Level

INDIANA’S

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9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track)

Salon C

Lower Level

Sunday, Oct. 29

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

All in: Building Statewide HSI Consortiums and Alliances Waldorf, Third Floor Educators in three states addressed the need for postsecondary HSIs to work together to increase student success. For the past 17 years, the Texas Hispanic-Serving Institutions Consortium has been a nexus for building capacity through access to grant funding information, networking to create alliances and leadership opportunities. The AZ HSI Consortium, a community of practice since 2021, seeks to strengthen individual and collective capacity of Arizona HSIs and emerging HSIs supporting conditions for Latinx student success. With 13 HSIs and 12 emerging HSIs, the Colorado Department of Higher Education partnered with Metropolitan State University of Denver to create the Colorado HSI Consortium, a community of collaborators leading HSIs across the state. The collaborative aims at strengthening organizational capacity to serve Latinx/Hispanic students by engaging, disseminating, and adopting activities and best practices centering HSI servingness and inclusion to serve and support educational success for all students. Presenters will focus on the successes and obstacles to alliance building.

Karla Cruze-Silva, Ph.D., Associate Director, HSI Initiatives, University of Arizona

Marla Franco, Ph.D., Vice President for HSI Initiatives, The University of Arizona

Donna Lopez Martinez, M.A., Student Services Director, Maricopa Community Colleges

Hilda Ladner, Associate VP for Inclusive Student Mentoring, Programming, and Success, Northern Arizona University

Nora Garza, Ph.D., Executive Director, Texas Hispanic Serving institutions Consortium

Dr. Florence Hudson, Executive Director, Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub, Columbia University in the City of New York

Agnes Flores, Ed.D., Executive Director of Title V Programs & Initiatives, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Cio Hernandez, Ph.D., CEO and President, The Be It Foundation

Roberto Montoya, Ph.D., Chief Educational Equity Coordinator, Colorado Department of Higher Education

Manuel Del Real, Ph.D., Executive Director of HSI Initiatives and Inclusion, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Resource Capacity-Building for HSIs Academic Learning Environments Student Engagement and Success Excellence in Leadership Advocacy, Policy and Research Global Engagement Preparing the Future Workforce

Construyendo Comunidad: Building Trust and Community in the College Classroom.

Boulevard A, Second Floor

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn concrete strategies to build rapport, trust and a bonded sense of community among mixed immigration status and ethnically, racially and culturally diverse students in in-person and online college classrooms. Presenters will offer proven approaches related to intentional design of curriculum, student orientations and courageous conversations inside of the classroom that help students feel comfortable moving from safe spaces to brave spaces when learning and growing together.

Benjamin Bencomo, DSW, Assistant Professor/BSW Program Coordinator, New Mexico Highlands University

Jeanette Baca, DSW, Assistant Professor of Social Work, New Mexico Highlands University

Reyna (Raeann) Rivera, MSW, Contingent Faculty, New Mexico Highlands University

PK-20 Partnerships and Collaborations

Astoria, Third Floor

Learn effective ways to build and leverage collaborative partnerships among PK-12 administrators, educators, and community stakeholders to improve the educational ecosystem for Hispanic students. This session will include an overview of best practices used to sustain successful partnerships and will showcase tangible ways to leverage those relationships to drive organizational change, including recent research from the Community College Resource Center regarding dual credit as well as new White House initiatives to support Hispanic students.

Melody Gonzales, Executive Director of the White House Hispanic Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics

Art Used to Cope with Intersectional, LatinX, and LGBTQIA+ Challenges Presented/Performed in Artistic Perspective

Boulevard B, Second Floor Latinx, LGBTQ+ students and the intersectionality of homophobia are subject to a unique type of oppression. Cultural norms create a false idea of being of a particular race or background. The internalization of this dynamic breaks down the essence of what makes their differences brilliant, an emotional story, a distinct perspective, and the power to heal themselves and those around them while building confidence, character and the tools for their success. Creative expression advocates champions.

Ernesto Nery, Senior Associate Director, Financial Aid, University of Southern California

Concurrent Workshops

Empowering High School Students to be College Ready Boulevard C, Second Floor

Participants in this workshop will take part in an interactive presentation on how Hudson County Community College has developed a successful one-stop plan for collaborating early on with local high school students. Participants will learn how providing a leadership conference, workshops on academic programs, holistic support services, and the onboarding process for high school students at all levels aided students in making a positive decision about attending college. Local high school students participated in these events at HCCC.

Joseph Caniglia, M.Ed., Executive Director, North Hudson Campus, Hudson County Community College

Diana Galvez, B.A., Assistant Director, North Hudson Campus, Hudson County Community College

Jason Figueroa, B.A., Associate Director, North Hudson Campus, Hudson County Community College

Contextualized Strategies to Increase Enrollment, Retention, and Success

Williford A, Third Floor

The Contextualizing Bridge strategies addresses academic inequities and increases enrollment, retention and student success in engineering at community college. Since 2019, 202 diverse students attended the Bridge (95% completion), resulting in 100% of students who completed the Bridge eliminating at least one semester of remediation, and 50% placed in Calculus I. Success is largely attributed to a cohort system, students’ increased self-efficacy and a sense of belonging to college and engineering profession.

Doris Espiritu, Ph.D., Dean, Center of Excellence for Engineering and CS, Wilbur Wright College

Ruzica Todorovic, Wilbur Wright College

Bridget O’Connell, Wilbur Wright College

Emergiendo para Servir: Building Capacity through Stakeholder Voices

Marquette, Third Floor

As historically white campuses transition to HispanicServing, they must consider how to disrupt institutional whiteness and center Latinx students’ needs. This workshop presents results from two research studies that engaged Latinx students and practitioners, who are often on the front lines of transformational change. A facilitated dialogue will then focus on methodologies that center dialogic meaningmaking and ethical and practical considerations for engaging Latinx voices as part of the process of becoming an HSI.

Jacki Black, Director, Hispanic Initiatives, DEI Educational Programming, Marquette University (@JackiBlack_MU)

Saúl López, M.A., Graduate Student, Marquette University (@saullopez414)

Gabriel Velez, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Educational Policy and Foundations Program Coordinator, Marquette University (@GabrielMVelez)

Resource Capacity-Building for HSIs Academic Learning Environments

Student Engagement and Success Excellence in Leadership Advocacy, Policy and Research Global Engagement Preparing the Future Workforce

Sunday, Oct. 29

9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

Concurrent Workshops

Federal Funding for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)

Williford C, Third Floor

Federal agency representatives will discuss grant opportunities that are available to HSIs and other higher education institutions. This panel will actively engage participants in a discussion about available opportunities that benefit colleges and universities.

Ken Hoffman, Unit Chief, Community Relations, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Jon P. Gant, Ph.D., Director Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives, Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce

Alaysia Black Hackett, Chief Diversity and Equity Officer, U.S. Department of Labor

Developing a Latinx Teacher Pipeline: Recruiting and Supporting Aspiring Latinx Teachers

Williford B, Third Floor

Nevada State College’s Teacher Academy Pipeline Project is recruiting, supporting, and graduating Latinx students interested in the teaching profession. With the support of two DHSI Title V grants, our HSI team has built a middleschool to first-year teacher pipeline. Our project collaborates with our local Hispanic-Serving School District to provide dual-credit opportunities, education career pathways, college readiness programming, and culturally-responsive professional development for faculty.

Irene Cepeda, M.Ed., HSI Project Director, Nevada State College

Dulce Monroy, HSI Student Mentor, Nevada State College

9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Associate Member Meeting

(This is a closed meeting)

Buckingham Room

Lobby Level

9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

International Networking Meeting

Joliet Room

Third Floor

10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Cyber Café

Lower Level

10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

(Closes from noon to 1:30 p.m.)

Salon A&B

Lower Level

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Concurrent Workshops

HACU National Internship Program Workshop: The Future is Now

Boulevard C, Second Floor

The HACU National Internship Program, the nation’s largest Hispanic college internship program, has a 30-year history of being recognized by federal and corporate entities for its ability to bring forth opportunities to talented college and graduate students. HACU continues to work with our corporate and federal partners to increase diversity, inclusion, and equity within their organizations. Through these internships, students develop knowledge, skills and attitudes that make them more competitive for future employment. Learn how students can benefit from paid internships and professional development opportunities through HNIP.

Diana Vasquez, Executive Director of HNIP, HACU

Andres Burgos, Associate Director of HNIP and Strategic Initiatives, HACU

Luis Sanchez, Student Services Manager, HACU

Amilcar Guzman, Ph.D., AG Consulting

Jury Medrano, HNIP Intern, Montgomery College

Nicole Salazar, HNIP Intern, University of California, Riverside

Engagement and Retention of First-Generation Latino Students Through Academic and Financial Wellness Practices

Williford B, Third Floor

Historically underrepresented students like Latinos show minimal participation in academic support services and financial literacy education. A qualitative research study was conducted to better understand Latino student experiences with support services engagement. Students in these marginalized groups enter higher education at a lower academic disadvantage, which affects their campus connection and sense of belonging. Rockland Community College has implemented evidence-based strategies to enrich engagement and retention of first-generation Latino students through a robust pathway to academic and financial wellness.

Leidy Pichardo, Ed.D., Director of EOP and Workforce Student Success, Rockland Community College

Edwin Rivadeneyra, Director of First-Year Programs, Rockland Community College

Concurrent Workshops

Serving Latinx Students: A Model for Academic Retention & Student Success

Astoria, Third Floor

The Chicanx and Latinx Retention Initiative at UC Davis provides a strategic retention model centering Latinx students. Additionally, The Center for Chicanx and Latinx Academic Student Success offers academic programs and resources that address institutional barriers that students experience. The development of these programs, services and resources are based on an asset-based and student-centered approach, valuing our students’ holistic development. This retention model leverages institutional commitment and advocates for transformational change to serve Latinx students.

Rodrigo Bonilla, M.S., Director, Chicanx Latinx Retention Initiative, University of California, Davis

Daisy Martinez, M.A., Associate Director, Chicanx Latinx Retention Initiative, University of California, Davis

Moving from Transactional to Relational Supporting Students’ Access to Graduation Boulevard A, Second Floor

The Strategic Student Engagement plan at Houston Community College Central has been designed to equip students with strong social emotional skills so they can cope with everyday challenges and benefit from experience to combine disparate initiatives and disconnected services and departments into a cohesive, evidence-based programming such as Personalized Learning Pathways.

Stacy Welcome, Ph.D., Dean Student Success, Houston Community College

Muddassir Siddiqi, Ph.D., President, Houston Community College

HACU Professional Leadership Programs—Preparing the Next Generation of Culturally Diverse Leaders

Waldorf, Third Floor

An overview of HACU’s professional leadership programs and other initiatives will be shared with the audience at this workshop. Programs include La Academia de Liderazo (Leadership Academy), an executive level program created to increase the number of culturally diverse leaders to serve as presidents and chancellors of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Emerging HSIs. The Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program was established to increase the number of top Latino/a talent for leadership positions in higher education. A panel of Fellows from the Fourth Cohort of La Academia de Liderazgo will discuss their Proyectos Transformativos (special projects) which they complete during the program intended to increase their marketability and make transformative changes on their campuses. Fellows will discuss their projects and the challenges and lessons learned during development and implementation.

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

Tito Guerrero, Ph.D., Director of Leadership Academy, HACU

Sara A. Mata, Ph.D., Executive Director of Hispanic Initiatives, Wichita State University

Yoel Rodríguez, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Natural Sciences, Hostos Community College, CUNY

Fireside Chat with the Department of Education

Williford C, Third Floor

Join the HACU Government Relations team for a Fireside Chat with Deputy Assistant Secretary Amanda Miller of the Department of Education. She will provide an update on higher education policies and funding opportunities impacting Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

Amanda Miller, Deputy Assistant Secreatry for Higher Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education

Lena T. Rodriguez, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Policy and Government Relations, HACU

Xiomara Santos, Director of Government Relations, HACU

Resource Capacity-Building for HSIs Academic Learning Environments

Student Engagement and Success Excellence in Leadership Advocacy, Policy and Research Global Engagement Preparing the Future Workforce

Sunday, Oct. 29

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Fulbright: Global diplomacy opportunities for HSI students, faculty, and institutions

Boulevard B, Second Floor

The Fulbright Program, the U.S. Government’s flagship international educational exchange program, offers an array of exciting program opportunities for students, faculty, administrators, and institutions. Fulbright program alumni and campus representatives from HSIs will share their experiences and introduce Program opportunities which develop peoples’ global awareness, skills, and expertise; foster cross-cultural understanding; propel careers; and expand and enhance an institution’s internationalization and global engagement efforts.

Dineo Brinson, Program Officer, Fulbright Program, U.S. Department of State

Daris Hale, Senior Lecturer, Texas State University, San Marcos

Vanessa Mari, Assistant Professor, Nevada State College

Carlos Rivas, Jr., Fulbright Alumni Ambassador - Argentina, Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Reimagining Summer Bridge Programs: A Pipeline to STEM Careers

Williford A, Third Floor

Diversifying the STEM workforce begins by reaching students early in their education. This presentation explores how summer bridge programs, as part of HACU’s and Dominion energy’s Building Hispanic Talent Initiative, engage high school students through community and external partnerships to increase diversity at colleges/universities and representation in STEM programs/careers. Panelists will share key findings and lessons learned through the first two years of the initiative and best strategies to implement experiential learning opportunities.

Maria Pia Tamburri, Vice President, Intergovernmental Affairs, Dominion Energy

Amanda Diaz, Program Manager – Latinos of Tomorrow, Utah Valley University

Khaseem Davis, Ph.D., Executive Director – Early Identification Program, George Mason University

Emily Brown, Director of Institutional & Student Success, Sampson Community College

Concurrent Workshops

“Puentes Hacia El Exito” Towards a Nursing Degree Marquette, Third Floor

Puentes Hacia El Exito-Bridges Toward Success is a five-year HSI grant Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso received in the Fall of 2020. The innovative bridge STEM program pathway created a high school nursing pathway via partnership with El Paso Community College, El Paso Independent School District Maxine Silva Health Magnet High School and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing.

Manuel Santa Cruz, DNP, MBA, RN, Assistant Dean, Texas Tech University Health Sciences El Paso

Fernando Marquez, M.Ed., Director of Career and Technical Education, El Paso Independent School District

Denise Galvez, MSN, RN, CTE Facilitator, EPISD, Maxine Silva Magnet High School

William Vega, CTE High School Magnet Coordinator, El Paso Independent School District

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Power Lunch

International Ballroom

Second Level

The luncheon program will include presentations of HACU Awards of Excellence to individuals and organizations that have exemplified HACU’s mission of championing Hispanic higher education success.

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Annual Business Meeting

(This is a closed meeting)

Buckingham Room

Lobby Level

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

College & Career Exploration

Salon A&B

Lower Level

Sunday, Oct. 29

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Partnerships for Quality Matters (QM) Blended Course Certifications

Williford B, Third Floor

Through the Gateways, Title V Grant, the Teaching and Learning Center developed a blended Quality Matters (QM) certification process in partnership with O’Donnell Learn. This partnership allows faculty the opportunity to design their blended course with a QM expert to meet certification standards with the goal of improving retention, progression and completion rates among high-need, Hispanic and other low-income students at Miami Dade College.

Uyen Le, M.S., Director, Gateways, Title V, Miami Dade College

Maria Villar, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Senior Miami Dade College

Shinora Walker, M.S., Instructional Designer, O’Donnell Learn

LMSA: A National Effort to Build Future Physicians/ Academic Leaders

Marquette, Third Floor

The Latino Medical Student Association is the oldest national organization to unite, empower and advance Latina/o/x/e, Hispanic, or of Spanish-Origin+ (LHS+) pre-medical students, medical students and faculty/staff in the U.S. For over 50 years, LMSA and its antecedent organizations, have worked on behalf of thousands of learners across 200+ allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, to implement innovative promising and best practices and unique resources to increase the recruitment, retention, and promotion of LHS+ physicians/academic leaders.

John Paul Sanchez, M.D., MPH, Executive Director, Latino Medical Student Association

Deion Ellis, M.D., M.M.S., Director, National Center for LMSA Leadership and Advancement, University of New Mexico HSC

Donald Rodriguez, Ph.D., MD Candidate at University of Chicago

Concurrent Workshops

The Importance of Psychological Safety For Hispanic College Students

Astoria, Third Floor

We could all agree that a psychologically safe classroom benefits all students. But does it impact Hispanic college students as well? The university-wide study titled the Fearless Classroom measured data from 654 Hispanic students regarding psychological safety in the classroom. The evidence showed that when a professor sets the tone for psychological safety within the classroom, the Hispanic student feels welcomed and this increases their engagement within the classroom.

Juan Cañedo, DBA, Lecturer, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Helen Trejo, Ph.D., Assistant Profesor, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Nichole Dwyer, ABD, Professor, Cal Poly Pomona, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

The SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute: Diversifying and Creating Supportive Spaces

Williford C, Third Floor

As part of the Hispanic Leadership Institute at the State University of New York, fellows are tasked with developing a project focused on a major challenge confronting higher education but specific to their home campus. In this session the panelists discuss the challenges institutions have in terms of faculty diversity, retention and student success and offer possible solutions to address those needs at the University at Albany, SUNY.

Carmen Serrano, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Spanish, University at Albany, SUNY

Jeanette Altarriba, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Professor of Psychology

Elizabeth Vásquez, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Public Health

Giza Lopes, Ph.D., Executive Director of the New York State Youth Justice Institute

Resource Capacity-Building for HSIs Academic Learning Environments

Student Engagement and Success Excellence in Leadership Advocacy, Policy and Research Global Engagement Preparing the Future Workforce

Sunday, Oct. 29

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

Baila Conmigo: Mentoring Latinas as School Leaders

Williford A, Third Floor

It is crucial to mentor Latinas into a career pathway that will pave the way to leadership roles. This presentation amplifies the voices Latinas and authors of a co-edited book, which will assist educational leadership preparation programs adequately prepare aspiring Latina educational leaders. This is a much-needed resource as Latina leadership remains under-examined with no scholarly books to date focused exclusively on mentoring Latinas as school leaders.

Sonia Rodriguez, Ph.D., Professor/Academic Program Director, National University

Noni Mendoza-Reis, Ed.D., Professor, Educational Leadership, San Jose State University

Carmen Beck, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Technology, California State University, San Bernardino

Nadia Alvarez-Mexia, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Practice/ Assistant Director, Learning Development and Community Involvment, University of Arizona

Resilient Universities Through Preparation: National Domestic Preparedness Consortium

Waldorf, Third Floor

Provide a comprehensive list of DHS/FEMA certified training that is available at no cost to all U.S. based university first responders. The discussion will include course descriptions, delivery options and registration procedures. The training provided will ensure university first responders are using the latest techniques and tactics when responding to all hazards events that occur naturally or through criminal conduct.

Van Romero, Ph.D., Vice President of Special Research Projects and Chief Operating Officer, NDPC Chairman, New Mexico Tech

Joel Haley, Associate Director of Training, Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center, New Mexico Tech

Julie Wilson, Director, Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium

Creating Data-Informed Equitable Pathways and Financial Returns for Hispanic Students

Boulevard A, Second Floor

This workshop examines equity gaps along the educationto-career pathway, highlighting findings that are particularly salient to Hispanic student success and Hispanic-Serving Institutions. Disaggregated analysis of Hispanic student outcomes is critical to helping students complete and achieve positive financial outcomes. Within the topics of return on investment and economic mobility, we will examine HSIs and their student outcomes, unique challenges and best practices. Participants engage via polls and interactive dashboards, many featuring data from their own institutions.

David Mahan, Ph.D., Executive Director Research Institute, Dallas College (@Dmahan_HigherEd and linkedin.com/in/ dmmahan)

Beatriz Joseph, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor of Student Success, Dallas College (linkedin.com/in/beatriz-joseph-78a2432)

Carlos Cruz, Ed.D., Assoc. Vice Chancellor, Student Wellbeing and Social Support, Dallas College (LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/carlos-e-cruz-ed-d-4b0200259)

Navi Dhaliwal, M.S., Economics, Economic Analyst Research Institute, Dallas College (linkedin.com/in/nsdhaliwal)

A Charla with USDA – A Fireside Chat with USDA

Leadership on USDA’s Engagement with the Hispanic and Latina/o Community

Continental C, Lobby Level

Join us for a discussion with USDA leadership and dialog on how USDA is partnering with Hispanic and Latina/o stakeholders across America through programs and initiatives such as The USDA Equity Commission, The Inflation Reduction Act; NextGen Leaders Program; USDA HEP and CAMP Internship Program; and more! USDA is committed to uplifting the Hispanic and Latina/o community, which includes investing in the next generation of Hispanic and Latina/o leaders and workforce with engagement that is centered on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

USDA Representatives

Sunday, Oct. 29

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Concurrent Workshops

The Multiplier Effect of Globalization: Maximizing Student and Campus Impact

Boulevard B, Second Floor

This engaging panel will discuss the benefits of international exchange on students’ career trajectory while also meeting the globalization goals on campus. Comprised of two Latina study abroad advisors from Hispanic-Serving Institutions, representing two- and four-year institutions, the advisors will discuss strategies to increase study abroad participation with Latinx students while meeting the needs of leadership. An alumnus of the Gilman Scholarship Program will voice his perspective on reaching new students and overcoming barriers for Hispanics in the workplace.

Nicole Flores, Study Abroad Advisor, CUNY Lehman

Janice Velazquez, East Los Angeles Community College

Cybéle Chochran, U.S. Department of State

Ryuu Uchiha, University of Arizona

Fulfilling the Promise of Higher Education Through OffCampus Work-Study Employment

Boulevard C, Second Floor

Awarded the 2023 Bellwether Award (Planning, Governance, Finance) for impact, replicability and scalability, Alamo Colleges’ Off-Campus Work-Study Program aims to keep the promise of higher education: for graduates to obtain a rewarding career. The program partners with public and private employers who offer work-study eligible students career-relevant employment, and wages are fully or partially paid by federal funds. Students receive assistance in job selection, resume/cover letter writing, navigation of the HR process, and professional development.

Martha Trevino, Ph.D., Director, Office of Workplace Learning, Alamo Colleges District

3:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Coffee Break

Boulevard Foyer, Second Floor

Williford Foyer, Third Floor

3:55 - 5:10 p.m.

Concurrent Workshops

Cultivating Equity-Mindedness in the Classroom through Communities of Praxis

Boulevard A, Second Floor

This presentation focuses on the evolution of the Mission College Equity Pedagogy Community of Praxis funded by our HSI-STEM and AANAPISI grants. Learn how faculty leaders collaborated with administrators to engage over 80 faculty about equity pedagogical practices and applying what they learn to current coursework they teach. Attendees will leave with a plethora of resources in equity pedagogy and an understanding of how to design a successful Community of Praxis at your own institution.

Ken Songco, MPA, Director of Student Equity and Success, Mission College

Joanne Cabanilla, M.D., Bioscience Faculty, Mission College

Javier Huerta, MFA, English Faculty, Mission College (@ MCPuente_)

Redefining the Pedagogy of Academic Advising for Latina/o/x Undergraduate Students

Boulevard C, Second Floor

Holistic models and strength-based advising improve graduation rates, graduate school pathways, and career opportunities for Latinx students (Juarez, 2021). This session will introduce an award-winning advising model at a fouryear HSI in Chicago that intersects race, class, language and cultural understanding while increasing retention rates, strengthening the graduate school pipeline, and nurturing career pathways for Latina/o/x undergraduate students.

Jennifer Juarez, Ph.D., Associate Director & Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago

Luis Duarte, Executive Director of LARES program, University of Illinois at Chicago

Strengthening Campus Culture & Scaling Initiatives

Williford B, Third Floor

The University of Central Florida’s Academic Advancement Programs aims to propel UCF to model a graduate school preparedness culture where every undergraduate student, including first-generation, low-income and underrepresented students, understands the graduate school application process to succeed in their advanced degrees. This presentation is intended to share, discuss and reflect on effective approaches and best practices to provide students with access to high-impact practices that make them strong graduate school candidates.

Rocio Tonos, Ed.D., Assistant Director, Academic Advancement Programs, University of Central Florida

Raquel Toro, M.A., CCC, PSC, Academic Support Coordinator, University of Central Florida

Resource Capacity-Building for HSIs Academic Learning Environments

Student Engagement and Success

Excellence in Leadership Advocacy, Policy and Research Global Engagement Preparing the Future Workforce

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

Capacity Building and the Importance of Leadership through Title V

Marquette, Third Floor

In 2020 at the height of the pandemic, Tarrant County College District received its first Title V Developing HSIs grant. With a grant focus on changing practice to improve student workforce and career preparedness, this session will highlight the importance of leadership at all levels to set the course for change amid uncertainty. Presenters represent different levels of leadership and the collective efforts required to implement large scale change.

Demesia Razo, Ph.D., Director of College Access and Readiness - Title V, Tarrant County College District (@ DemesiaRazo)

Daniel Lufkin, Ed.D., President South Campus, Tarrant County College District

Anthony Walker, Ed.D., Director of Administrative Initiatives, Tarrant County College District

Ryn Guzman, Career Advisor - Title V, Tarrant County College

Leveraging the Latinx/e Student Voice for Institutional Change

Williford A, Third Floor

This presentation will summarize findings from a data collection of self-identified Chicanx/Hispanic/Latinx/e students exploring research questions related to students’ awareness and understanding of being at a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The presentation describes how the results inform institutional change. Participants will gain insight into the experiences of Latinx/e students at an HSI, as well as learning how different methodologies can be leveraged to listen more closely to student voices at their own institutions.

Emilio Ulloa, Ph.D., Associate Chief Diversity Officer for HSI Affairs, San Diego State University (@eulloa)

Melissa Gonzalez, M.A., Assistant Director of HSI Affairs, San Diego State University

Mariano Lozano, Graduate Student, San Diego State University

Vanessa Barboza, M.A., Graduate Student, San Diego State University

HACU Platform for Spanish Language Training and Evaluation

Boulevard B, Second Floor

The University of Salamanca and HACU are developing a Spanish language training and evaluation platform. North American students, job seekers, and workers will be able to use this platform designed to improve their skills in the Spanish language. Candidates who use this platform will be able to take an online exam to test their skills and obtain a Spanish Certificate. The University of Salamanca has been recognized for excellence in linguistic certifications. (Parts of this workshop will be presented in Spanish)

Dr. José Miguel Sánchez Llorente, Consejero Delegado de Cursos Internacionales, Universidad de Salamanca

Oralia De los Reyes, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President of Programs and Services, HACU

See Yourself Here and See the World Waldorf, Third Floor

Have you dreamed of a career where you can travel internationally and contribute your talents to help address the most pressing global challenges like food insecurity, climate change, COVID-19? In this session, you will learn more about the United State Agency for International Development (USAID) and hear from current USAID leaders on how they chose their career paths. They will discuss their journeys to foreign assistance and USAID, and answer questions about this exciting global career.

USAID Representatives

Preparing First-Generation Latinx College Students for the Workforce

Astoria, Third Floor

A virtual internship preparation program to support firstgeneration, Latinx students at Texas Woman’s University was created to prepare this population of students to transition into the workforce equipped with the skills and knowledge to search for experiences, build their application materials, understand appropriate work attire, and practice these skills with applied experiential activities such as mock-interviews and networking activities.

Juan E. Armijo, M.Ed., Director, Internships & Experiential Learning, Texas Woman’s University

Nerissa LeBlanc Gillum, Ph.D., Professor, Human Development, Family Studies, & Counseling, Texas Woman’s University

Joshua Adams, Ed.D., Vice-Provost, Student Success, Texas Woman’s University

Theresa Lindsay, Ph.D., Executive Director, Pioneer Center for Student Excellence, Texas Woman’s University

Current State of Student Career Outcomes: Bridging College to Work

Williford C, Third Floor

The top reason students go to college is to gain a competitive advantage for their long-term career trajectory. Past methods and support mechanisms need revision because student and employer attitudes and behaviors are changing; and the labor market has shifted in dramatic ways. During this session we will explore the most up-to-date data and trends that are impacting the student experience related to their eventual career outcomes. With a special focus on what we’ve learned about the Hispanic student experience and outcomes from both the student and employer perspectives, we will share promising practices and strategies to mitigate persistent inequities, and to better ensure student success for all.

Shawn VanDerziel, President & CEO, National Association of Colleges and Employers

4:30 - 6:30 p.m..

Illinois Higher Education Convening (This is a closed meeting. All Illinois Higher Education Professionals, registered for the HACU conference are welcome to attend.)

Continental B, Lobby Level

HACU 14th International Conference

Innovation and Technology for an Inclusive and Diverse Workforce

Universidad de Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain

June 3-5, 2024

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Deadline to submit presentations is November 24, 2023

All presentations can be submitted and presented in English or Spanish

Simultaneous translation (English/Spanish and Spanish/English) will be provided during the Concurrent Sessions and Plenary events

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) will host its 14th International Conference, June 3-5-, 2024 in Salamanca, Spain at the University of Salamanca. HACU’s International Conference features sessions about the latest trends, model programs, research, and cutting-edge projects related to international education.

The conference provides an excellent opportunity to:

• Discuss key topics related to international higher education and the global community.

• Network, exchange ideas and information, and establish new partnerships for international collaboration among institutions of higher education.

• Hear about model programs, unique partnerships and funding opportunities that promote the internationalization of university campuses.

The conference will attract an internationally renowned roster of keynote speakers and an extraordinary gathering of participants representing higher education, government, business, community and philanthropic sectors from around the world. Deadline for proposal submissions is November 24, 2023.

You are invited to submit speaker proposals that address the conference theme, “Innovation and Technology for an Inclusive and Diverse Workforce” in any of the following four conference tracks:

Track 1: Hispanidad: Language and Culture

• Multilingualism and multiculturalism in the workplace.

• Language, diversity, and talent development.

• Language and intercultural communication in the workplace.

• Transnational perspectives on Hispanidad and workforce mobility.

• Hispanidad and cultural identity in the workplace.

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Track 2: Global Competencies and Curriculum

• Partnerships and collaborations for global workforce development.

• Assessing and measuring global competencies.

• Cultural intelligence and global competence.

• Educational equity, inclusive pedagogies, and support for underrepresented groups.

• High-impact global experiences and dynamic experiential learning such as internships, study abroad programs, faculty exchange, and research projects.

• Creative curricular and co-curricular offerings.

Track 3: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability

• Innovation and green technologies.

• Public-private partnerships and cross-sector collaborations.

• Sustainable sourcing, fair trade, responsible production, and supply chain transparency.

• Ethical considerations and responsible global business practices.

• Initiatives for transitioning to a sustainable and diverse workforce in environmentally-focused industries.

Track 4: Teaching, Learning, and Technology

• Performance-based assessments, portfolio assessments, and digital badges.

• Digital transformation, automation, AI, and their impact on jobs, skills, and career development.

• Reskilling and upskilling initiatives.

• Digital literacy and technology integration.

• Climate change education, sustainable business practices, and environmental stewardship.

• Skills and competencies required for green jobs, and strategies for promoting green entrepreneurship.

• Ethical issues with the use of new technologies in research and the use of AI as a new resource.

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U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office

Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge

Bridging today’s problem solvers to tomorrow’s clean energy future

What happens when you combine airplanes and bioenergy?

The answer is sustainable aviation fuel.

Join the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office, in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory, and Idaho National Laboratory, for the next Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge (BRIDGES) Program Office Hours on November 2, 2023, 4:00–5:00 pm ET.

BRIDGES is a case study-based bioenergy education curriculum, that includes toolkits for four case studies that can be taught in diverse settings from high school to technical and community colleges to university courses.

The BRIDGES Office Hours will:

• Provide individualized help to empower Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) teachers to facilitate learning with knowledge-building bioenergy curriculum

• Explain how to access the BRIDGES National Laboratory Case Study Toolkits

• Review DOE National Laboratory research case studies

◊ Farm to Flight: Are Sustainable Aviation Fuels Good for the Environment?

◊ Upcycling: Could My Plastic Bag Someday Become the Sustainable Alternative?

◊ Regional Feedstocks: Are They the Answer to Achieving a Net Zero Future?

◊ Municipal Solid Waste-to-Energy: Traditional Ecology and Environmental Justice.

Monday, Oct. 30

Agenda-At-A-Glance

a.m. - 3:15 p.m. ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track)

Conference Registration

- 10:15 a.m. International Plenary: “Transnational Educational Partnerships for Workforce Development”

a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall (Closes from noon to 1:30 p.m.)

- 11:45

Beauty is in the Eyes of the Peer Reviewer

Leveraging State Funds to Create Collective Impacts in Hispanic Communities for the Workforce via Campus-Based Transition Counseling

B, Third Floor

HSI Educators Navigating New Faculty Orientation and First Year Experiences Marquette, Third Floor

Blueprint for the Academic and Career Support of Undocumented Students

A, Second Floor

Adelante! - Co-creating a Map for Success for Hispanic Students Boulevard C, Second Floor

Becoming the Second Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) in the State of Georgia Williford A, Third Floor

HACU Government Relations Briefing Williford C, Third Floor

HACU and SEPIE: Looking Forward to the Future Boulevard B, Second Floor

Preparing The Next Generation of Leaders for the Energy Sector Astoria, Third Floor Noon - 1:30 p.m. Partnership Luncheon International Ballroom, Second Floor

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Copy and Share Excellence (CASE): Advancement Opportunities for HispanicServing Institutions

How a Professional Learning Team Supports First-Second Year STEM Students

Strengthening the College Pipeline: Fostering Parent Networks

Fostering Undergraduate Education, Retention, and Transfer Environments (FUERTE) – Year-1 Experiences

Waldorf, Third Floor

Marquette, Third Floor

Williford A, Third Floor

Astoria, Third Floor

Sembrando la Semillita Hacia el Colegio with Family Engagement Boulevard A, Second Floor

Community Partnerships: Embracing the Latino Community Boulevard C, Second Floor

Hidden Stories of Central American Undocumented Students Navigating College Williford C, Third Floor

100,000 Strong in the Americas: Innovation Grants for Mobility Programs Boulevard B, Second Floor Thrive’s Workforce Prep Series: Through a First-Generation College Student Lens Williford B, Third Floor

3:15 - 3:30 p.m. Coffee Break

3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Town Hall Meeting: “Embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Catalysts for a Flourishing Workforce”

Continental Foyer, Lobby Level

Continental BC, Lobby Level

6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Networking Dinner / Dance International Ballroom, Second Floor

Resource Capacity-Building for HSIs Academic Learning Environments Student Engagement and Success Excellence in Leadership Advocacy, Policy and Research Global Engagement Preparing the Future Workforce

Monday, Oct. 30

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee Break

Continental Foyer, Lobby Level

Normandie Lounge, Second Floor

8:00 a.m. - Noon

General Conference Registration

8th Street North & South Registration

Lobby Level

9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

International Plenary: “Transnational Educational Partnerships for Workforce Development”

Continental BC

Lobby Level

The plenary will discuss international initiatives between educational institutions and industry stakeholders, the role of transnational partnerships in addressing global workforce needs as well as fostering economic growth and development. These partnerships among higher education, employers, government agencies, and other stakeholders can design and deliver training, and skill development opportunities that meet the demands of the labor market.

Moderator: Ricardo Rivero Ortega

Rector

Universidad de Salamanca.

Invited featured speakers:

Julissa Reynoso

U.S. Ambassador to Spain

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Concurrent Workshops

Beauty is in the Eyes of the Peer Reviewer

Waldorf, Third Floor

What are peer reviewers looking for in your grant proposal and what should you avoid? This session takes you behind the scenes to provide reviewer insights. The presenter has reviewed for a variety of federal agencies and will share the secrets to writing a winning proposal. Participants will leave the session with a better context of the environment reviews take place in, the reviewer perspective and tips to positively impact the review process.

Philip Dickey, MBA, Senior Director, Resource Development, Miami Dade College

Leveraging State Funds to Create Collective Impacts in Hispanic Communities for the Workforce via CampusBased Transition Counseling

Williford B, Third Floor

This workshop will explain how California is funding Adult Education through a consortium model. Examples will be shared of how key community partnerships between San Bernardino Valley College, K-12 Adult School, the Workforce Development Board, and Community-based organizations have led to collective impact, across sectors, to address Hispanic under-served populations as they prepare for workforce entrance and advancement.

Emma Diaz, Ed.D., Director, Inland Adult Education Consortium, San Bernardino Valley College

Diana Z. Rodriguez, M.A., Chancellor, San Bernardino Community College District

Maria Lopez, M.S., PPS, Counselor, Adult Education Program, San Bernardino Valley College

Pete Gonzalez, M.A., Counselor, Adult Education Program, San Bernardino Valley College

Ken Salazar

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

(Closes from noon to 1:30 p.m.)

Salon A&B

Lower Level

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cyber Café

Lower Level

HSI Educators Navigating New Faculty Orientation and First Year Experiences

Marquette, Third Floor

This panel seeks to elaborate on the first-year experiences, struggles and achievements of educators at HispanicServing Institutions with the goal of creating a collaborative environment where participants can gain insight from other first-year educators, students, staff and experienced faculty. Through a roundtable discussion, participant workshop and large-group conversation, audience members will learn, explore and create a new onboarding experience to help navigate and enhance their future experiences as educators and mentors.

Valerie A. Martínez, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, First-Second Year Experience Coordinator, Our Lady of the Lake University

Melissa Brennan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Counseling and Education, Our Lady of the Lake University

Ashley Arriaga, M.S., Assistant Visiting Professor of Economics, Our Lady of the Lake University

Joann Marino, Early Childhood Studies Major, Our Lady of the Lake University

Blueprint for the Academic and Career Support of Undocumented Students

Boulevard A, Second Floor

This session presents pillars of success for undocumented students that include (1) outreach efforts, (2) humanistic praxis in the classroom, (3) academic-related programming, and (4) institutional transformation. Ultimately the pillars provide participants with opportunities for individual and collective action through reflection (e.g., learning the skill of self-auditing) and exploring a blueprint for accessing local, regional and national resources. The session explores challenges that can include a lack of access to internships, restricted employment opportunities, and a turbulent political and legal landscape. Presenters will share how various California institutions support undocumented students. This interactive presentation is ideal for educators, counselors, and employers.

Diana Camilo, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, California State University, San Bernardino

Keisha Chin Goosby, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Loyola Marymount University

Jairo Leon, Director, Undocumented Student Success Center, California State University, San Bernardino

Dalia Hernandez, MSPA, Director, Upward Bound, California State University, San Bernardino

Adelante! - Co-creating a Map for Success for Hispanic Students

Boulevard C, Second Floor College often seems like a maze without a map for firstgeneration Hispanic students and consequently they often connect late or not at all to opportunities and support. Adelante!, a comprehensive cohort program started in 2015 at John Jay College, was created to empower participants to chart their own path to graduation through coursework and activities organized around community building (CONNECT), planning and resources (PLAN), and experiential learning (EXPAND).

Kate Szur, M.A., M.Ed, Assistant Dean for Student Success and Retention, John Jay College, CUNY

Nancy Yang, Associate Director of First Year Programs, John Jay College, CUNY

Jennifer Insignares, Student Outreach Coordinator, John Jay College, CUNY

Joshua Amador, Student Engagement Coordinator, John Jay College, CUNY

Becoming the Second Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in the State of Georgia

Williford A, Third Floor

This workshop will feature a discussion from faculty who have been involved in the founding of different organizations that are currently involved in the operations of a HispanicServing Institution. Particular focus will be given to how these organizations played a role to contribute to the success of becoming an HSI. Besides academics, other stakeholders such as students, non-profit and governmental institutions were involved.

Luis Torres, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing, Georgia Gwinnett College (@letorresphd)

Carlos Ruiz Burgos, Ph.D., Professor of Management, Georgia Gwinnett College

Clemente Quinones-Reyes, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Political Science, Georgia Gwinnett College

HACU Government Relations Briefing

Williford C, Third Floor

Join the HACU Government Relations staff for a briefing and update on higher education policies impacting HispanicServing Institutions. This session will highlight the latest policy developments on Capitol Hill, including the status of the federal budget and its impact on the Hispanic higher education community. A portion of this workshop will highlight best practices and strategies amplifying HSI messaging and outreach.

Lena T. Rodriguez, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Policy and Government Relations, HACU

Xiomara Santos, Director of Government Relations, HACU

HACU and SEPIE: Looking Forward to the Future

Boulevard B, Second Floor

In this session, HACU and SEPIE (Spanish Service for the Internationalization of Education) will present the cooperation initiatives that both institutions have promoted in recent times, including a visit by HACU member institution representatives to Spain in the spring. Presenters will discuss different ways in which collaboration between Spanish higher education institutions and HACU members can be taken to a new level for the benefit of students and faculty, both in the US and Spain.

Jose Aurelio Llaneza, Ph.D., Director of the Internationalization of H.E. Unit, SEPIE (@sepiegob) (@ studyingspain)

Oralia De los Reyes, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President of Programs and Services, HACU

Monday, Oct. 30

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Concurrent Workshops

Preparing The Next Generation of Leaders for the Energy Sector

Astoria, Third Floor

The Energy Sector employed more than 7.8 million Americans and added almost 300,000 jobs in 2022. The INVEST in America Act provides funding that will enable the creation of new energy jobs across every state in our nation. Executive leaders from Hispanics In Energy, a national nonprofit designed to propel Hispanic inclusion in America’s energy industry, the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Department of Energy and the Exelon Corporation will provide an overview of the Energy industry and its workforce. They will discuss the funding opportunities available in the public and private sectors for HSI leaders to strengthen their institutions to prepare the future leaders for America’s Energy workforce.

José L. Pérez, President & CEO, Hispanics in Energy (moderator)

Sadzi Oliva, Commissioner Emeritus, Illinois Commerce Commission

Trina Bilal, Program Manager, Office of Economic Impact & Diversity, Department of Energy

David M. Velazquez, Executive Vice President, Utility Operations & Technology, Exelon Corporation

12:00 - 1:30 pm

The luncheon program will include presentations of HACU Awards of Excellence to individuals and organizations that have exemplified HACU’s mission of championing Hispanic higher education success.

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Concurrent Workshops

Copy and Share Excellence (CASE): Advancement Opportunities for Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Waldorf, Third Floor

The world has changed immeasurably in the 21st Century and educational institutions across the globe are recognizing the ever-vital role of advancement in building the education institutions of today and tomorrow to transform lives and society. This session will provide insight to educational advancement tools and services with an emphasis on our work with Minority-Serving Institutions through the CASE Opportunity and Inclusion Center.

Ileana Ruiz Cruz, Marketing Manager, Council for Advancement and Support of Education

Robert Henry, Vice President, People, Culture and Talent, Council for Advancement and Support of Education

How a Professional Learning Team Supports First-Second Year STEM Students

Marquette, Third Floor

CASA (Creating Access to STEM for All) is a comprehensive two-year support program supported through a U.S. Department of Education Title V grant that takes students through their second year, and is intended to break down systemic barriers and inequities for students interested in pursuing a degree in STEM. Learn how we built consensus within our multidisciplinary team.

Matthew Graham, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics, Northeastern Illinois University

Brittany Pines, M.A., Senior Director, Grants and Sponsored Initiatives, Northeastern Illinois University

Strengthening the College Pipeline: Fostering Parent Networks

Williford A, Third Floor

With more students wondering if college is worth it, Cal Poly Pomona’s Project CAMINOS and Pomona Unified School District are leveraging and strengthening their commitment to student success by empowering parents through early K-12 outreach and grassroots partnerships. This session will tell the story of three programs and how their common goals are creating college access for the Latinx community. The session will highlight the power of “Conosco una señora/ señor.”

S. Terri Gomez, Ph.D., Associate Provost Student Success, Equity & Innovation, California State Polytechnic University Pomona (@cppcaminos)

Xiomara Melendez, M.A., Interim Director College

Engagement & Retention, California State Polytechnic University Pomona

Maria Garcia, Senior Technical Assistant Parent Involvement, Pomona Unified School District

Mireya Escobar, President, Conexion de Padres por la Educacion

Resource Capacity-Building for HSIs Academic Learning Environments Student Engagement and Success Excellence in Leadership Advocacy, Policy and Research Global Engagement Preparing the Future Workforce

Monday, Oct. 30

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Fostering Undergraduate Education, Retention, and Transfer Environments (FUERTE) – Year-1 Experiences

Astoria, Third Floor

Funded by the National Science Foundation’s HSI Program, this program aims to increase the number of Latinx students earning STEM baccalaureate degrees. This project seeks to create seamless transfer pathways between a two-year and four-year institution, develop culturally responsive classrooms, provide student support services, facilitate progression through STEM majors and enhance STEM competency. The presentation will share best practices for student-centered success and discuss the project’s successes and failures during the first year, benefiting practitioners of current and emerging HSIs.

Juan Ocampo, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, St. Mary’s University

Sembrando la Semillita Hacia el Colegio with Family Engagement

Boulevard A, Second Floor

The purpose of this session is to discuss ways of serving Latinx and marginalized families and the community in all stages of a student’s college journey in a Hispanic-Serving Institution through family and community engagement. During this presentation we will focus on Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Bilingual Family and Community Programming: Orientación Familiar, Información en Español, Intró al Colegio, Facebook programming, and share “testimonios” of families and community members.

Carina Hernandez-Solis, Assistant Director of Bilingual Family & Community, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Community Partnerships: Embracing the Latino Community Boulevard C, Second Floor

This interactive presentation provides innovative concepts and out-of-the-box ideas for building meaningful relationships with Latino community partners. It will showcase the relationships that Hudson County Community College, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, has built through the Latino Advisory Council, which has advanced community engagement and fostered partnerships that have transitioned from transactional to empowering. The Community engagement practices highlighted in this presentation add value to the institution and provide a voice to the community partners.

Yeurys Pujols, Ed.D., Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Hudson County Community College

Matthew Fessler, M.S., Dean of Enrollment, Hudson County Community College

Wendy Martinez, Hispanic Affairs Consultant

Chris Reber, Ph.D., President, Hudson County Community College

Concurrent Workshops

Hidden Stories of Central American Undocumented Students Navigating College

Williford C, Third Floor

This workshop focuses on undocumented Central Americans by providing a historical overview of U.S. led interventions and immigration policies. Central Americans continuously suffer from alienation, marginalization and nativism. Narratives of undocumented students will be shared to shed light on their realities, barriers and sense of resiliency. Moreover, two educators will highlight their efforts in breaking through complacent policies to empower other professionals to advocate for their students locally and nationally.

Esther Pla-Cazares, M.S., Faculty Counselor, College of Southern Nevada

Reina Ferrufino, M.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas

100,000 Strong in the Americas: Innovation Grants for Mobility Programs

Boulevard B, Second Floor

The 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund provides grants to higher education institutions in the Western Hemisphere for student mobility programs. The program represents one of the best mechanisms to secure financial support for mobility programs between the U.S. and Latin America and the Caribbean. Program staff will give attendees an overview of the program and its impact, while grant recipients will share how they created grant-winning proposals and leveraged 100k Innovation Fund grants.

Mariana Cabrera Figueroa, 100K Program Officer, Partners of the Americas (@Mariana_CFG)

Penelope Kim, Program Director, 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund Partners of the Americas

Jorge Salazar-Bravo, Ph.D., Director of International Center for Arid and Semiarid Land Studies, Office of International Affairs, Texas Tech University (@ICASALS_at_TTU)

Mariela Nathaly Galeano Hernández, Cooperation Specialist, Escuela Especializada en Ingeniería ITCA-FEPADE (@ITCAfepade)

Thrive’s Workforce Prep Series: Through a FirstGeneration College Student Lens

Williford B, Third Floor

Students bring a wealth of knowledge to the workforce including community and/or cultural knowledge that is often undervalued during the socializing of entering the workforce. The Thrive Center’s Workforce Prep Series takes a holistic approach to serving students in navigating the workforce and their experiences. Join us for an interactive activity and learn the values of a Teach and Share approach, and ways to help students, especially first-generation students, learn about entering the workforce.

Alexei Marquez, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Education & Initiatives, University of Arizona

Blanca Alcantara-Hershey, Coordinator of Education and Initiatives, The University of Arizona

Monday, Oct. 30

Monday, Oct. 30

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

HACU Town Hall

“Embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Catalysts for a Flourishing Workforce”

Continental BC, Lobby Level

The Town Hall will focus on the critical importance of fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) within the workforce. DEIB represents a fundamental shift towards creating an environment that values and leverages the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of all employees. By recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of all employees, organizations unlock the full potential of their workforce, foster innovation, enhance their bottom line, and create a culture of belonging where every individual can thrive. Investing in DEIB is investing in a brighter future for both employees and organizations alike.

Tuesday, Oct. 31

7:00 am - Noon

HACU 12th Annual Deans’ Forum on Hispanic Higher Education. (Post-Conference Event. Additional Registration Required.)

Williford A, Third Floor

6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Networking Dinner / Dance International Ballroom, Second Level

The closing dinner event of HACU’s Annual Conference provides an additional opportunity to engage with fellow conference attendees at an evening of networking, with a dance to follow.

A Forum for higher education deans and senior administrators. featuring keynote presentations and discussions on the topic of “Leading a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce in the 21st Century.”

Senior Administrator Panel

Sandra Vasquez, Ed.D. Vice President for Student Affairs Pitzer College

Carlos E. Cruz, Ed.D. Associate Vice Chancellor Dallas College

Keynote Speaker

Salama Ghanem, Ph.D. Provost DePaul University

Nikos Varelas, Ph.D.

Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Effectiveness & Liberal Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor of Physics

University of Illinois Chicago

Arlene Santos-George, Ph.D.

Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development

McHenry County College

Morning Speaker

Ilder Betancourt Lopez, Ed.D.

Vice President, Learning and Student Success Pierce College

Fort Steilacoom

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HACU ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute Agenda

Friday, Oct. 27

Noon - 8:00 p.m.

Student Registration

Lower Level Lobby

Saturday, Oct. 28

7:00 a.m. - Noon

Student Registration

8th Street North & South Registration, Lobby Level

7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Professional Headshots

Grand Foyer, Second Floor

8:00 - 8:55 a.m.

Student/Employer Networking Breakfast

Grand Foyer, Second Floor

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Orientation/Networking Session

Grand Ballroom, Second Floor

10:00 - 10:20 a.m.

Break

10:25 - 11:40 a.m.

Financial Literacy Workshop

Grand Ballroom, Second Floor

Financial literacy is a critical skill that can empower you to make more informed decisions about your money and responsibly plan for the future. This session is a 101 course in financial literacy, helping you gain the fundamental skills you need to better handle your money through topics like budgeting, credit, debt, banking and saving.

Cristian Erazo, Manager, Demand Management, Fannie Mae

11:45 a.m. - Noon

President’s Welcome

Grand Ballroom, Second Floor

Antonio R. Flores, Ph.D., President and CEO, HACU

Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Student Lunch

Grand Foyer, Second Floor

1:10 - 1:40 p.m.

Employer Networking Panels Round 1

Salon C, Lower Level

1:45 - 2:15 p.m.

Employer Networking Panels Round 2

Salon C, Lower Level

2:20 - 2:50 p.m.

Employer Networking Panels Round 3

Salon C, Lower Level

2:55 - 3:55 p.m.

Professional Development Workshops A Salon C, Lower Level

E & J Gallo Winery - Transitioning with Confidence: Navigating your Corporate Journey

Salon C1

Jacqueline Crombie, a Diversity & Inclusion Leader at Gallo, will facilitate a conversation with some of our early-career talent about their experiences transitioning from college to corporate America.

Jacqueline Crombie, Diversity & Inclusion Leader

U.S. Army ROTC - Everyone Needs a Leader Who Looks Like

Them

Salon C2

This session will look at how even diverse organizations like the U.S. Army must continue to strive to ensure that leaders are representative of the military members who serve and reflect the diversity of the nation. In addition, the session will discuss the steps the Army is taking to provide educational and leadership opportunities to diverse communities in the military, produce leaders who look like those communities, and inspire them to achieve more.

U.S. Army ROTC Representative

Kellanova - Pathways to Leadership

Salon C3

What does it take to become a successful leader in corporate America today? This session will highlight how success will look at different stages of your career, and how taking the time to evaluate what success means to you will help you grow as a leader and positively influence others.

Daniel Nazario, Regional Vice President of Sales Accounts, Wholesale

Capital One - Crafting the Perfect Pitch & Interview Workshop

Salon C4

This session focuses on leveraging your leadership skills from the campus environment to the corporate environment. Learn to discuss how to communicate your accomplishments and influence others with class and professional precision.

Olutoyin Asubiojo, Principal Recruiter

Usman Tijani, Senior Associate, Tech Mini Mester & Faculty Forum Program Manager

Career Launch - The Hidden Internship/Job Market And How To Access It

Salon C5

Did you know 80% of jobs and internships are never advertised online? This session will teach you an 8-step framework to be proactive about building professional relationships from scratch to tap into the hidden internship/job market. Learn how to have effective career conversations with professionals to explore different career fields and increase your professional communication skills.

Marieli Rubio, Partner and Director at Career Launch

Saturday, Oct. 28

2:55 - 3:55 p.m.

Dominion Energy - Creating Your Success Salon C7/8

Learn about the internship, scholarship and tuition reimbursement opportunities Dominion Energy offers. Hear about the importance of networking and how Dominion Energy encourages students to network with our Board of Directors. Receive tips on developing your professional profile on LinkedIn, and building soft, technical and communication skills. These are all skills needed to assist students in building their “professional persona” to ensure a successful future no matter the work area they choose.

Marlu N. Deverick, Manager-Electric Transmission Operational

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Opening Plenary/State of HACU

International Ballroom, Second Floor

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Opening Reception and Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall: Career Connections: Round 1 Salon A&B, Lower Level

Sunday, Oct. 29

7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Professional Headshots

Salon C Foyer, Lower Level

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Student/Employer Networking Breakfast Salon C Foyer, Lower Level

9:15 - 9:45 a.m.

Employer Networking Panels Round 4 Salon C, Lower Level

9:50 - 10:20 a.m.

Employer Networking Panels Round 5

Salon C, Lower Level

10:20 - 10:30 a.m.

Break

10:35 - 11:55 a.m.

Exhibit Hall Career Connections: Round 2

Salon A&B, Lower Level

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Power Lunch

International Ballroom, Second Floor

1:45 - 2:45 p.m.

Professional Development Workshops B

Salon C, Lower Level

All of Us Research Program - Creating Your Own Community: The Power of Relationship Building

Salon C1

Building relationships and identifying mentors in your early career is critical for long-term success. All unique journeys need a team of formal and informal peers and mentors. You will hear from our panelists on their distinct career pathways and how their networks helped them navigate their journeys. Learn how the All of Us Research Program can help you build a strong foundation for networking, mentorship and upward mobility in your career.

All of Us Representatives

USAID – Working for USAID as a Student or Young

Professional

Salon C2

Find out how your skills can be used to help others. Learn how to start building your own path for a career in foreign assistance with the U.S. Agency for International Development now. All majors are welcome!

Melanie Wyche, Pathways Programs Officer, External Outreach and Strategic Recruitment, USAID | Human Capital and Talent Management

Linda Wilson, Lead, Human Resources Specialist, Student Employment Program Team Lead, Presidential Management Fellows Program Manager

CIA - CIA Director William Burns: What Does “Working in Intelligence” Mean Anyway?

Salon C3

William Burns, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, will participate in a discussion about what it’s like to work in the field of intelligence. The discussion will include descriptions of career opportunities at CIA, how to prepare yourself to be competitive for a job at CIA, and the unexpected rewards of public service. Members of CIA’s Talent Acquisition Office and Hispanic Advisory Council will be available to answer questions.

William Burns, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency

FDIC - Strategizing Your Career Advancement: Tips for Success and Professional Growth

Salon C4

Discover the essential strategies to propel your career forward in this dynamic workshop! Learn how to set clear goals, leverage your strengths, and navigate challenges to achieve sustained success. Jeff FDIC representatives will provide actionable insights on networking, skill development, and effective communication tips for career growth.

Carlos Rodriguez, Acting Chief of Entry-Level Examiner Hiring

Jeff Rosenblum, Chief Human Capital Officer

Fidelity Investments – Mas posibilidades con Fidelity

Salon C5

A one-size-fits-all approach to financial wellness is inadequate. Diverse communities face unique challenges on the road to financial freedom. At Fidelity, we recognize that we have a tremendous opportunity to reimagine the customer experience with an inclusive lens.

Roman Lopez, Director of Customer Inclusion

Sunday, Oct. 29

1:45 - 2:45 p.m.

Southwest Airlines – Knowing Your Why: Your Values & Company Culture

Salon C6

Not sure what you want to do in life or what future employer you may want to work for? Take a deep dive into understanding more about your values and how you can use Value-Choice alignment to help narrow down your future employer.

Ezequiel Herrera, Southwest Airlines Representative

Deloitte - Business Chemistry

Salon C7/8

Have you ever pondered what makes people click or clash? Or why some groups excel and others fumble? Business Chemistry can provide the answers. Based on extensive research and analytics, plus years of proven success in the field, the Business Chemistry framework provides a simple yet powerful way to identify meaningful differences between people’s working styles. Business Chemistry is an approach to strengthening teams and enhancing business relationships.

Catherine Chavez, Lead Campus Recruiting Specialist

2:55 - 3:55 p.m.

Professional Development Workshops C

Salon C, Lower Level

United States Department of Agriculture - Faces of Agriculture: Exploring the Variety of Careers at USDA

Salon C1

Careers in agriculture are diverse, rewarding and in demand. USDA offers employment opportunities for students and recent graduates to work in agricultural, science, technology, math, environmental, management, business, and other fields. From the classroom to the workplace, the USDA supports student engagement, recruitment, retention, and agricultural workforce development. Learn more at www.usda.gov/youth/career.

USDA Representatives

Exelon - Energize Your Future: Careers in Energy at Exelon!

Salon C2

At Exelon, we are driven by our commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable energy to our customers. We also support and strengthen our communities, reshape the energy landscape, and reduce our environmental impact for future generations. We know the future is in our hands. That’s why we’re looking for people like you to help us advance clean energy to create a more sustainable world. Come learn how to energize your future at Exelon!

Jessica Rojas, Senior Corporate Relations Specialist

Marco Azuna, Senior Manager Brand Strategy

NOAA –Presentation by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Salon C3

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration representatives

2:55 - 3:55 p.m.

Future Housing Leaders - You Received an Offer... Now What?

Salon C4

This workshop will cover how to handle a job offer both for internship and full-time employment. We will review the dos and don’ts of an offer response and focus on key considerations before making that decision.

Nini Asikin, Catherine Johnson

U. S. Intelligence Community - Authentic Executive Presence

Salon C5

Executive Presence is a blending of temperament, competencies, and skills that, when combined, support success. Establishing and maintaining Executive Presence requires effective communication, gravitas, and context-appropriate appearance. Learn to establish authentic executive presence, inclusion in the workplace, and the act of balancing professional expectations with personal values.

Stephanie La Rue, Chief, Intelligence Community (IC) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Environmental Protection Agency – Be a Part of EPA and Change the World

Salon C6

Join us as we explore career opportunities at the EPA for all majors from tackling climate change and Environmental justice to business operations to implementing policy and more.

Nigel Simon, Director of the Office of Program Management and the Senior Information, Official in the Office of Land and Emergency Management

Sam’s Club –A Presentation on Sam’s Club

Salon C7/8

Carmen Kingston - Vice President, Regional General Manager Operations, Sam’s Club

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Group Photos: Sponsored Students

Grand Ballroom, Second Floor

Monday, Oct. 30

7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Professional Headshots

Salon C Foyer, Lower Level

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Student/Employer Networking Breakfast

Salon C Foyer, Lower Level

8:45 - 9:15 a.m.

Employer Networking Panels Round 6

Salon C, Lower Level

Monday, Oct. 30

9:25 - 10:25 a.m.

Professional Development Workshops D

Salon C, Lower Level

Sixth Street - Career Opportunities in the Dynamic Field of Private Capital

Salon C1

Latinos and other people of color are significantly underrepresented in the field of private capital. Leading firms in the industry are working to change that. Students and professionals are invited to learn about exciting career opportunities in the investment business from leaders at Sixth Street, one of the world’s largest investment firms.

Joseph Castro, Senior Advisor, Sixth Street

Martin Chavez, Partner and Vice Chairman

David Stieplmen, Co-Founder and Co-President

Orianna Torres, Vice President

United States Coast Guard - STEM Opportunities in CSPI, Active Duty and Civilian Areas

Salon C2

We are building an inclusive workforce for tomorrow, with careers that are as diverse and challenging as our missions. Work in or out of uniform, from information systems to aviation to marine science, where you’ll find opportunities that fit your professional and personal goals. You can Chart Your Course and turn your passion into a rewarding career that keeps our nation safe. Learn about the College Student Pre-commissioning Initiative, active duty and civilian career fields.

Maricela Garcia, U.S. Coast Guard Representative

Molson Coors –A Presentation on Molson Coors

Salon C3

Sofia Concepcion, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Juliana Garcia Jasso, DEI Program Manager

Nordstrom – Creating Healthy Boundaries

Salon C4

Attendees will learn how creating and setting healthy boundaries can help support a better quality of life, personally and professionally. Learn: What boundaries are and the importance of creating them, Misconceptions around setting boundaries, How to set healthy boundaries, and The power of “No.” The goal of this interactive workshop is to leave all attendees feeling empowered enough to create healthy boundaries, so that they can ultimately show up as the best version of themselves!

Brittani Thomas, Program Manager

Peace Corps – Volunteer to Career

Salon C5

This workshop will focus on the important skills that can be built as a Peace Corps Volunteer and how those skills can be transferred into a successful career.

Julee Muro de Gerome, Peace Corps Recruiter

Taylor Majher, Peace Corps Recruiter

Josie Lee, State Department Recruiter

Corteva Agriscience – Bring Your Whole Self to Work

Salon C6

We will be going over what it looks like to be your authentic self in the workplace, empowering everyone to be their best selves.

Imani Ruffin

Kaitlyn Tena

Google - Google Resume Workshop

Salon C7/8

Get expert tips on creating and fine tuning your resume.

Gladys Perez, Head of Employee Resource Group Communities

10:30 - 11:55 a.m.

Exhibit Hall

Career Connections: Round 3

Salon A&B, Lower Level

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Partnership Lunch

International Ballroom, Second Floor

1:45 - 2:00 p.m.

Leaders in Residence Group Pictures

International Ballroom, Second Floor

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Town Hall Kickoff & Prize Raffles

Grand Ballroom, Second Floor

3:15 - 3:30 p.m.

Coffee Break

Continental Foyer, Lobby Level

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Town Hall

Continental BC, Lobby Level

6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Networking Dinner/Dance

International Ballroom, Second Floor

2022-23 HACU Governing Board

Mike Flores, Chair Chancellor

Alamo Colleges District

San Antonio, Texas

Juan S. Muñoz, Vice Chair Chancellor

University of California, Merced Merced, Calif.

Margaret Venable, Secretary Former President

Dalton State College

Dalton, Ga.

Emma Grace Hernández Flores, Treasurer President

Universidad de Iberoamérica

San José, Costa Rica

Federico Zaragoza, Substitute for Past-Chair President

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nev.

Ted Alejandre Superintendent   San Bernardino County Schools

San Bernadino, Calif.

Irma Becerra  President  Marymount University  Arlington, Va.

Adela de la Torre President San Diego State University San Diego, Calif.

Howard Gillman  Chancellor University of California, Irvine Irvine, Calif.

Reyes González  President  St. Augustine College  Chicago, Ill.

Devorah Lieberman

President Emerita

University of La Verne

La Verne, Calif.

Cesar Maldonado

Former Chancellor

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas

Gary May Chancellor

University of California, Davis

Davis, Calif.

Margaret McMenamin President  Union College

Cranford, N.J.

Brad Mortensen President

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah

Greg Peterson President

Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, Ariz.

Garnett S. Stokes President The University of New Mexico Albuquerque, N.M.

Luke Visconti

Chairman and Founder  Fair360

West Palm Beach, Fla.

Antonio R. Flores, Ex-Officio President and CEO

HACU

About HACU

For more than 37 years, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has advocated on behalf of Hispanic higher education in the U.S. and around the world. The mission of the association is to Champion Hispanic Success in Higher Education. HACU fulfills its mission by: promoting the development of member colleges and universities; improving access to and the quality of postsecondary educational opportunities for Hispanic students; and meeting the needs of business, industry and government through the development and sharing of resources, information and expertise.

HACU is the only organization that represents existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), which today represent 17% of all nonprofit institutions of higher education but enroll 66% of Hispanic undergraduates.

HACU serves its membership through advocacy, conferences, partnerships and educational programs, and offers scholarships and internship opportunities for students.

HACU, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) association representing more than 500 colleges and universities in the U.S., Latin America and Spain, and school districts in the U.S. HACU’s headquarters are located in San Antonio, Texas with regional offices in Sacramento, California and Washington, D.C.

HACU Staff Members

Adkins, Heather  Manager of Finance and Accounting

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

Avedillo, Gabriela  Executive Assistant

Barrera, Kathryn Executive Director of Development

Benitez, Alejandra HNIP Program Coordinator

Bird, Lourdes International Affairs Coordinator

Burgos Rosales, Andres Student Services Manager

Cantero, Hugo  Student Services Manager

Cordova, Cierra Development Coordinator

Cruz, Jorge Legislative Aide

Dalgin, Dante Legislative Aide

De Hoyos, Christopher  Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing

De Leon, Yvonne Executive Assistant to the President

De los Reyes, Oralia, Ph.D. Assistant Vice President for Programs and Services

Del Valle, Patty

Membership Initiatives Coordinator

Del Valle Lopez, Lorena Student Services Program Manager

(As of September 7, 2023)

Ellsworth, Lupe Human Resources Coordinator

Escalante, Ceasar Social Media/Digital Content Manager

Falcon, Eric  STEM Student Success Program Manager

Fernandez, Tabitha Administrative Assistant - Financial Proficiency Program

Flores, Antonio, Ph.D. President and CEO

Flowers, Melissa Assistant Director of PK-12 Initiatives

Garcia, Ashley Director of Development

Gonzaba, Anna HNIP Finance Coordinator

Gonzalez McDonald, Belia Executive Director of Student Services

Guerrero, Tito, Ed.D. Director of Leadership Academy

Guillot, Manuel, Ed.D.  Executive Director of Western States Policy and Outreach

Gutierrez Palma, Mirelle  Student Services Coordinator

Hernandez, Jimmy, Ph.D. Executive Director of Policy Analysis and Information

Kennison, Silvia Senior Executive Director of Conferences and Events

King, Mark, CPA, MBA Chief Financial Officer

Leal, Dianey, Ph.D. Executive Director of Student Success

Leal-Hallam, Barbie Student Development Manager

Levine-Reagin, Amy Member Services Coordinator

Lopez, Michael Graphic Designer

Lopez, Priscilla HNIP Administrative Assistant

Machen, Paul, Ph.D. Executive Director, Institute for Professional Leadership Martin, Darlene Conference Manager

Martinez, Sonia Assistant Vice President of Advancement and Marketing

McCullen, Eliasz Financial Proficiency Program Manager

Mendez, David, Ph.D.  Chief of Staff and Special Assistant to the President

Montez, Richard Executive Director of Member Services

Murillo, Rebecca Financial Proficiency Advisor

Neaves, Lucila Project/Finance Coordinator

Revilla-Garcia, Norma Jean Senior Executive Director of Communications and Marketing

Rodriguez, Belinda Senior Office Manager

Rodriguez, Eva Director of HNIP Finance and Accounting

Rodriguez, Lena, Ph.D. Senior Vice President for Policy and Government Relations

Rubalcava, Imelda Office Assistant/Receptionist

Saavedra, Violet Director of Human Resources

Sanchez, Luis Student Services Manager

Sandoval, Erik Student Program Manager

Santos-Hernandez, Xiomara Director of Government Relations

Vasquez, Diana

Executive Director of HACU National Internship Program

Vasquez, Julissa Financial Proficiency Advisor

Vasquez, Olivia Administrative Assistant

Webber, Gloria V. Programs Administrative Assistant

Corporate and Philanthropic Council

Luke Visconti, Chair

Founder and Chairman

Fair360

Laura Marquez, Vice Chair

Global Lead for DEI Policy Google, Inc.

Gustavo Perez

Senior Customer Advisor Amazon Business

Aarón E. Almada

Senior Manager Community Impact & Investment, Racial Equity Lead, Program Officer, Foundation Capital One

Melissa Palacios Senior Manager

Stakeholder & Community Partnerships The Coca-Cola Company

Tom Warnock

Associate General Counsel

Chief Litigation and Specialties Corteva Agriscience

Paola Marte Senior Tax Manager Deloitte

Maria Pia Tamburri Vice President

Intergovernmental Affairs Dominion Energy, Inc.

Ryan Orozco

Agent, WME Digital (Sports Crossover) WME (William Morris Endeavor)

Lacey Golonka

Community Affairs Manager Molson Coors

Manuel Ramos

Emerging Talent Associate Recruiter PetSmart

Laura Nieto

Director of Community Outreach Southwest Airlines

Valerie Allen

Program Manager Diversity TA Outreach Workday

Adam Arguelles

Senior Vice President Government Affairs Academic Partners

Vanessa N. Valdez

Campus Recruiter

American Family Insurance

Tiffany Washington

Early Careers Manager

Western Hemisphere bp

Evelyn Rodriguez Estrada

Director

Corporate Relations ComEd (Exelon)

Averiel McKenzie

Director of Diversity Sales Recruiting E & J Gallo Winery

Jodi L. Kopke

Senior Social Impact Manager Kia America

Edgardo Perez

Senior Manager, Global InclusiveRecruiting and Readiness Palo Alto Networks

Gloria Puentes Director

Global Diversity & Inclusion Sodexo

SOMOS LA ACADEMIA

We’re proud of all the fellows of our Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo, from the Inaugural Fellows to our latest class. As the only Association that represents Hispanic-Serving Institutions, we believe it’s part of our mission to help prepare the next generation of diverse leaders in higher education to ensure students have a diverse community at their college campuses.

Learn more at hacu.net/leadershipacademy

2023-24 - Fifth Cohort

Marvin Adames, J.D., Kean University

Reyna M. Anaya, Ph.D., Community College of Aurora

Laura Cantú, Ed.D., Los Angeles Mission College

*Magda J. Castineyra, Miami Dade College

Sonya Castro-Quirino, D.Bioethics, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Felecía Caton García, Ph.D., Central New Mexico Community College

*Claudia Catota, J.D., California State University, Bakersfield

Minerva Cordero, Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington

Priscella Correa, Ph.D., West Texas A&M University

Elizabeth Babcock Depew, Purdue University Northwest

**Amy Díaz, Indiana University Northwest

Edelmiro F. Escamilla, Ph.D., Texas A&M University-Higher Education Center McAllen

Pablo I. Fabián, J.D., National University

Juan Carlos Garcia, Dallas College

Valeria García, Ph.D., University of South Florida

Yessika García-Guzmán, Ph.D., Bergen Community College

María I. Gutiérrez, Malcolm X College, City Colleges of Chicago

Mary G. Hernández, University of Texas at San Antonio

Hilda Ladner, Northern Arizona University

Javier E. Lozano, Ph.D., University of the Incarnate Word

Marbeya Makekau, Ed.D., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Alberto Maldonado, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Jacob-Aidan Isaiah Martínez, Ed.D., San Antonio College

Sandra Martínez, Moreno Valley College

Larissa Mercado-López, Ph.D., California State University, Fresno

Barbara Meschino, Malcolm X College, City Colleges of Chicago

Daniel Montoya, California State University, Long Beach

Cyndia Morales Muñiz, Ed.D., University of Central Florida

Rudy M. Ortiz, Ph.D., University of California, Merced

Norma Pastor, M.D., D.H.S., Keiser University-Latin Division

Esther Pla-Cázares, College of Southern Nevada

Yeurys Pujols, Ed.D., Hudson County Community College

Freddy N. Ramírez, Ed.D., MiraCosta College

*Marshall Roache, Chemeketa Community College

*Alma D. Rodríguez, Ed.D., The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Alyssa Rodríguez, Calumet College of St. Joseph

Giovanni D. Rodríguez, Mt. San Antonio College

*Rodney H. Rodríguez, Ph.D., South Texas College

R. Anthony Rolle, Ph.D., University of South Florida

*John D. Sánchez, Texas A&M UniversitySan Antonio

Erica T. Sosa, Ph.D., University of Texas at San Antonio

Dina M. Sosa-Hegarty, Ed.D., Dallas College

Monze M. Stark-Magaña, College of Southern Idaho

Vanessa C. Torres, Texas A&M UniversitySan Antonio

Emilio C. Ulloa, Ph.D., San Diego State University

Dominique Vargas, Western Oregon University

Alberto "Beto" Vásquez, Ed.D., University of California, San Diego

*Abraham Villarreal, Cochise College

Ebonée Williams, Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz

*George A. Williams, Jr., Ph.D., Our Lady of the Lake University

* Capital One Fellowship recipient

** American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Fellowship recipient

2023 HACU National Institutions

509 HACU National Institutions in 40 States, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia as of September 1, 2023

Alabama (2)

Stillman College (Partner)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (Partner)

Arizona (19)

Arizona State University (HSI)

Chandler-Gilbert Community College (HSI)

Cochise College (HSI)

Coconino Community College (AMI)

Estrella Mountain Community College (HSI)

GateWay Community College (HSI)

Glendale Community College (HSI)

Maricopa Community Colleges (HSI System/District)

Mesa Community College (HSI)

Mohave Community College (HSI)

Northern Arizona University (HSI)

Northern Arizona University-Yuma Branch Campus (HSI)

Ottawa University Surprise Arizona (HSI)

Paradise Valley Community College (HSI)

Phoenix College (HSI)

Pima Community College (HSI System/ District)

Scottsdale Community College (HSI)

South Mountain Community College (HSI)

The University of Arizona (HSI)

Arkansas (1)

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (HSI)

California (133)

Allan Hancock College (HSI)

Antelope Valley College (HSI)

Azusa Pacific University (HSI)

Bakersfield College (HSI)

Berkeley City College (HSI)

Biola University (AMI)

Butte College (HSI)

Cabrillo College (HSI)

California Institute of Technology (AMI)

California Institute of the Arts (AMI)

California Lutheran University (HSI)

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (AMI)

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (HSI)

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (HSI)

California State University, Channel Islands (HSI)

California State University System Office (HSI System/District)

California State University, Bakersfield (HSI)

California State University, Chico (HSI)

California State University, Dominguez Hills (HSI)

California State University, East Bay (HSI)

California State University, Fresno (HSI)

California State University, Fullerton (HSI)

California State University, Long Beach (HSI)

California State University, Los Angeles (HSI)

California State University, Monterey Bay (HSI)

California State University, Northridge (HSI)

California State University, San Bernardino (HSI)

California State University, San Marcos (HSI)

California State University, Stanislaus (HSI)

Cañada College (HSI)

Cerro Coso Community College (HSI)

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District (HSI System/District)

Chaffey College (HSI)

Chapman University (AMI)

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (HSI)

Claremont McKenna College (AMI)

Clovis Community College (HSI)

Coast Community College District (HSI System/District)

College of Marin (HSI) College of the Desert (HSI)

Concordia University Irvine (HSI)

Contra Costa College (HSI)

Crafton Hills College (HSI)

Cuesta College (HSI)

Cuyamaca College (HSI)

Cypress College (HSI)

Dominican University of California (HSI)

El Camino College (HSI)

Fresno Pacific University (HSI)

Fullerton College (HSI)

Gavilan College (HSI)

Grossmont College (HSI)

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District (HSI System/District)

Hartnell College (HSI)

Imperial Valley College (HSI)

Jessup University (HSI)

Kern Community College District (HSI System/District)

La Sierra University (HSI)

Laney College (HSI)

Las Positas College (HSI)

Long Beach City College (HSI)

Los Angeles City College (HSI)

Los Angeles Harbor College (HSI)

Los Angeles Mission College (HSI)

Los Angeles Pierce College (HSI)

Los Angeles Southwest College (HSI)

Los Angeles Valley College (HSI)

Loyola Marymount University (HSI)

Madera Community College (HSI)

Merced College (HSI)

MiraCosta Community College District (HSI)

Mission College (HSI)

Monterey Peninsula College (HSI)

Moorpark College (HSI)

Moreno Valley College (HSI)

Mount Saint Mary’s University (HSI)

Mt. San Antonio College (HSI)

Mt. San Jacinto College (HSI)

Napa Valley College (HSI)

National University (HSI)

Norco College (HSI)

Oxnard College (HSI)

Pacific Oaks College (HSI)

Palo Alto University (HSI)

Palo Verde College (HSI)

Pasadena City College (HSI)

Porterville College (HSI)

Reedley College (HSI)

Riverside City College (HSI)

Riverside Community College District (HSI System/District)

Sacramento State University (HSI)

Saint Mary’s College of California (HSI)

San Bernardino Community College District (HSI System/District)

San Bernardino Valley College (HSI)

San Diego Mesa College (HSI)

San Diego Miramar College (HSI)

San Diego State University (HSI)

San Diego State University, Imperial Valley Campus (HSI)

San Francisco State University (HSI)

San Joaquin Delta College (HSI)

San Jose City College (HSI)

San Jose State University (HSI)

Santa Barbara City College (HSI)

Santa Clara University (AMI)

Santa Monica College (HSI)

Shasta College (AMI)

Skyline College (HSI)

Soka University of America (AMI)

Sonoma County Junior College District (HSI System/District)

Sonoma State University (HSI)

Southwestern College (HSI)

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (AMI)

University of California, Davis (AMI)

University of California, Irvine (HSI)

University of California, Los Angeles (AMI)

University of California, Merced (HSI)

University of California, Riverside (HSI)

University of California, San Diego (AMI)

University of California, San Francisco (AMI)

University of California, Santa Barbara (HSI)

University of California, Santa Cruz (HSI)

University of La Verne (HSI)

University of Redlands (HSI)

2023 HACU National Institutions

509 HACU National Institutions in 40 States, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia as of September 1, 2023

University of San Diego (AMI)

University of Southern California (AMI)

Vanguard University (HSI)

Ventura College (HSI)

Ventura County Community College District (HSI System/District)

Victor Valley College (HSI)

West Hills College Lemoore (HSI)

West Los Angeles College (HSI)

Whittier College (HSI)

Woodbury University (HSI)

Colorado (16)

Adams State University (HSI)

Aims Community College (HSI)

Colorado College (AMI)

Colorado Mountain College (HSI)

Colorado State University-Fort Collins (AMI)

Colorado State University–Pueblo (HSI)

Community College of Aurora (HSI)

Emily Griffith Technical College (HSI)

Front Range Community College (HSI)

Metropolitan State University of Denver (HSI)

Morgan Community College (HSI)

Pikes Peak State College (AMI)

Pueblo Community College (HSI)

Regis University (HSI)

The University of Northern Colorado (HSI)

University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus (HSI)

Connecticut (7)

Capital Community College (HSI)

Goodwin University (HSI)

Housatonic Community College (HSI)

Southern Connecticut State University (AMI)

University of Bridgeport (HSI)

University of Connecticut Stamford (HSI)

Western Connecticut State University (HSI)

District of Columbia (1)

The Catholic University of America (AMI)

Florida (20)

Ana G. Mendez University (HSI)

Barry University (HSI)

Florida Atlantic University (HSI)

Florida Gulf Coast University (AMI)

Florida International University (HSI)

Florida Southern College (AMI)

Florida State University (AMI)

Hillsborough Community College (HSI)

Hodges University (HSI)

Johnson University Florida (HSI)

Keiser University (HSI)

Miami Dade College (HSI)

New College of Florida (AMI)

Nova Southeastern University (HSI)

Polk State College (HSI)

St. Thomas University (HSI)

University of Central Florida (HSI)

University of Miami (HSI)

University of South Florida (AMI)

Valencia College (HSI System/District)

Georgia (4)

Dalton State College (HSI)

Emory University (AMI)

Georgia College & State University (Partner)

Georgia Southern University (AMI)

Hawaii (1)

Chaminade University of Honolulu (AMI)

Idaho (2)

Boise State University (AMI)

College of Southern Idaho (AMI)

Illinois (27)

Aurora University (HSI)

Chicago State University (Partner)

Concordia University Chicago (HSI)

DePaul University (AMI)

Dominican University (HSI)

Elgin Community College (HSI)

Governors State University (AMI)

Harold Washington College, City Colleges of Chicago (HSI)

Joliet Junior College (HSI)

Malcolm X College, City Colleges of Chicago (HSI)

McHenry County College (HSI)

Morton College (HSI)

Northeastern Illinois University (HSI)

Northern Illinois University (AMI)

Northwestern University (AMI)

Richard J. Daley College, City Colleges of Chicago (HSI)

Rockford University (AMI)

Roosevelt University (HSI)

Saint Xavier University (HSI)

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (Partner)

St. Augustine College (HSI)

University of Chicago (AMI)

University of Illinois Chicago (HSI)

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (AMI)

University of St. Francis (HSI)

Waubonsee Community College (HSI)

Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago (HSI)

Indiana (9)

Ball State University (AMI)

Calumet College of Saint Joseph (HSI)

Goshen College (HSI)

Holy Cross College (AMI)

Indiana University Northwest (HSI)

Indiana University South Bend (AMI)

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (AMI)

Purdue University Northwest (HSI)

Valparaiso University (AMI)

Iowa (3)

Grinnell College (Partner)

Iowa Wesleyan University (AMI)

Loras College (AMI)

Kansas (6)

Central Christian College of Kansas (HSI)

Dodge City Community College (HSI)

Fort Hays State University (Partner)

Newman University (HSI)

The University of Kansas (AMI)

Wichita State University (AMI)

Kentucky (1)

Western Kentucky University (Partner)

Louisiana (3)

Louisiana Christian University (Partner)

Loyola University New Orleans (AMI)

Southern University Law Center (Partner)

Maryland (3)

Montgomery College (HSI)

University of Maryland, Baltimore (AMI)

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (AMI)

Massachusetts (11)

American International College (AMI)

Bunker Hill Community College (HSI)

Framingham State University (AMI)

Mount Holyoke College (Partner)

North Shore Community College (HSI)

Northern Essex Community College (HSI)

Salem State University (AMI)

Springfield Technical Community College (HSI)

University of Massachusetts Boston (AMI)

Wellesley College (AMI)

Worcester State University (AMI)

2023 HACU National Institutions

509 HACU National Institutions in 40 States, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia as of September 1, 2023

Michigan (8)

Andrews University (AMI)

Calvin University (Partner)

Central Michigan University (Partner)

Hope College (Partner)

Michigan State University (AMI)

Oakland University (Partner)

Siena Heights University (Partner)

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (AMI)

Minnesota (1)

Carleton College (Partner)

Missouri (2)

Southeast Missouri State University (Partner)

Washington University in St. Louis (AMI)

Nebraska (5)

Central Community College (HSI)

Chadron State College (AMI)

College of Saint Mary (AMI)

University of Nebraska at Kearney (AMI)

University of Nebraska Omaha (AMI)

Nevada (5)

College of Southern Nevada (HSI)

Great Basin College (HSI)

Nevada State College (HSI)

Truckee Meadows Community College (HSI)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (HSI)

New Hampshire (1)

University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law (Partner)

New Jersey (16)

Atlantic Cape Community College (HSI)

Bergen Community College (HSI)

Bloomfield College (HSI)

Essex County College (HSI)

Fairleigh Dickinson University (HSI)

Hudson County Community College (HSI)

Kean University (HSI)

Middlesex College (HSI)

Montclair State University (HSI)

New Jersey City University (HSI)

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark Campus (HSI)

Saint Elizabeth University (AMI)

Saint Peter’s University (HSI)

Stockton University (AMI)

Union College (HSI)

William Paterson University (HSI)

New Mexico (19)

Central New Mexico Community College (HSI)

Clovis Community College (HSI)

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell (HSI)

New Mexico Highlands University (HSI)

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (HSI)

New Mexico Junior College (HSI)

New Mexico State University (HSI)

New Mexico State University, Alamogordo (HSI)

New Mexico State University Grants (HSI)

Northern New Mexico College (HSI)

Santa Fe Community College (HSI)

Southeast New Mexico College (HSI)

St. John’s College, Santa Fe Campus (AMI)

The University of New Mexico (HSI)

The University of New Mexico - Los Alamos (HSI)

The University of New Mexico - Valencia Campus (HSI)

University of New Mexico, Taos (HSI)

University of the Southwest (HSI)

Western New Mexico University (HSI)

New York (32)

Adelphi University (AMI)

Barnard College (AMI)

Boricua College (HSI)

Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY (HSI)

Bronx Community College, CUNY (HSI)

Brooklyn College, CUNY (AMI)

Buffalo State College, SUNY (AMI) College of Mount Saint Vincent (HSI) College of Staten Island, CUNY (HSI)

Dominican University New York (HSI)

Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College, CUNY (HSI)

Hofstra University (AMI)

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY (HSI)

LaGuardia Community College, CUNY (HSI)

Lehman College, CUNY (HSI)

Maria College (Partner)

Mercy College (HSI)

New York City College of Technology, CUNY (HSI)

New York Institute of Technology (AMI)

Purchase College, SUNY (HSI)

Queens College, CUNY (HSI)

Queensborough Community College, CUNY (HSI)

Rochester Institute of Technology (AMI)

Rockland Community College, SUNY (HSI)

St. Francis College (HSI)

State University of New York College at Oswego (AMI)

Stella and Charles Guttman Community College, CUNY (HSI)

Teachers College, Columbia University (AMI)

The City University of New York (HSI System/District)

The Graduate Center, CUNY (AMI)

University at Albany, SUNY (AMI)

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (HSI)

North Carolina (8)

Appalachian State University (AMI)

Duke University (Partner)

East Carolina University (AMI)

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (AMI)

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (Partner)

Sampson Community College (HSI)

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (AMI)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (AMI)

Ohio (2)

Case Western Reserve University (AMI)

John Carroll University (Partner)

Oklahoma(2)

Oklahoma Panhandle State University (HSI)

University of Central Oklahoma (AMI)

Oregon (8)

Chemeketa Community College (HSI)

George Fox University (AMI)

Linfield University (AMI)

Oregon Coast Community College (AMI)

Oregon State University (AMI)

Southern Oregon University (AMI)

Warner Pacific University (HSI)

Western Oregon University (AMI)

Pennsylvania (13)

Carnegie Mellon University (AMI)

Gettysburg College (AMI)

Holy Family University (AMI)

Lackawanna College (AMI)

Montgomery County Community College (AMI)

Reading Area Community College (HSI)

Susquehanna University (Partner)

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology (AMI)

The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Partner)

The University of Scranton (AMI)

University of Pennsylvania (AMI)

University of Pittsburgh (AMI)

Villanova University (AMI)

2023 HACU National Institutions

509 HACU National Institutions in 40 States, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia as of September 1, 2023

Puerto Rico (15)

Atlantic University College (HSI)

EDP University of Puerto Rico - Hato Rey (HSI)

EDP University of Puerto Rico - San Sebastian (HSI)

Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Metro Campus (HSI)

Inter American University of Puerto Rico, San German (HSI)

Inter American University of Puerto Rico, System Central Office (HSI System/ District)

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (HSI)

Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico (HSI)

Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Carolina (HSI)

Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Cupey (HSI)

Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Gurabo (HSI)

Universidad Carlos Albizu (HSI)

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (HSI)

University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez (HSI)

University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras (HSI)

Rhode Island (2)

Johnson & Wales University-Providence (AMI)

Rhode Island College (HSI)

Tennessee (3)

Southern Adventist University (HSI)

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (AMI)

The University of the South (Partner)

Texas (72)

Alamo Colleges District (HSI System/ District)

Amarillo College (HSI)

Austin Community College District (HSI)

Baylor College of Medicine (Partner)

Baylor University (AMI)

Coastal Bend College (HSI)

College of the Mainland (HSI)

Concordia University Texas (HSI)

Criswell College (AMI)

Dallas College (HSI)

El Paso Community College (HSI)

Galveston College (HSI)

Hallmark University (HSI)

Houston Baptist University (HSI)

Houston Community College System (HSI System/District)

Jarvis Christian College (AMI)

Lamar State College Port Arthur (HSI)

Lamar University (AMI)

Laredo Community College (HSI)

Lee College (HSI)

Lone Star College System (HSI System/ District)

Midwestern State University (AMI)

Northeast Lakeview College (HSI)

Northwest Vista College (HSI)

Our Lady of the Lake University (HSI)

Palo Alto College (HSI)

Paul Quinn College (AMI)

Rice University (AMI)

Sam Houston State University (HSI)

San Antonio College (HSI)

San Jacinto College (HSI)

South Texas College (HSI)

Southwest Texas Junior College (HSI)

Southwestern Adventist University (HSI)

Southwestern University (HSI)

St. Edward’s University (HSI)

St. Mary’s University (HSI)

St. Philip’s College (HSI)

Sul Ross State University (HSI)

Tarleton State University (AMI)

Tarrant County College District (HSI System/District)

Texas A&M International University (HSI)

Texas A&M University (HSI)

Texas A&M University-Commerce (AMI)

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (HSI)

Texas A&M University-Kingsville (HSI)

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (HSI)

Texas Christian University (AMI)

Texas Lutheran University (HSI)

Texas Southmost College (HSI)

Texas State University (HSI)

Texas Tech University (HSI)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (HSI)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (HSI)

Texas Woman’s University (HSI)

The University of Texas at Arlington (HSI)

The University of Texas at Austin (HSI)

The University of Texas at El Paso (HSI)

The University of Texas at San Antonio (HSI)

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (HSI)

The University of Texas Permian Basin (HSI)

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (HSI)

Trinity University (HSI)

University of Houston (HSI)

University of Houston-Clear Lake (HSI)

University of Houston-Downtown (HSI)

University of Houston-Victoria (HSI)

University of North Texas (HSI)

University of North Texas at Dallas (HSI)

University of the Incarnate Word (HSI)

West Texas A&M University (HSI)

Western Texas College (HSI)

Utah (3)

Salt Lake Community College (AMI)

Utah Valley University (AMI)

Weber State University (AMI)

Vermont (1)

Norwich University (Partner)

Virginia (6)

George Mason University (AMI)

Marymount University (HSI)

Northern Virginia Community College (HSI)

Roanoke College (Partner)

Shenandoah University (AMI)

Washington and Lee University (Partner)

Washington (7)

Central Washington University (AMI)

Eastern Washington University (AMI)

Gonzaga University (AMI)

Green River College (AMI)

Heritage University (HSI)

Highline College (AMI)

Pacific Lutheran University (AMI)

Wisconsin (9)

Alverno College (HSI)

Gateway Technical College (AMI)

Marian University (Partner)

Milwaukee Area Technical College (AMI)

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (AMI)

Mount Mary University (HSI)

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (HSI)

University of Wisconsin-Parkside (AMI)

Viterbo University (Partner)

2023 HACU International Institutions

As of September 1, 2023

An institution of higher education abroad that documents that it is a legally constituted entity authorized to operate in its country according to the rules and regulations required by its government.

31 HACU International Institutions in 7 countries in Latin America and Europe

Costa Rica (2)

Universidad de Iberoamérica

Universidad Hispanamericana

Dominican Republic (1)

Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)

El Salvador (2)

Universidad Católica de El Salvador

Universidad Tecnológica de El Salvador

Guatemala (2)

EADE Business School

Universidad del Istmo

México (8)

Centro de Estudios Universitarios

CETYS Universidad

Instituto de Ciencias y Estudios Superiores de Tamaulipas

Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública

Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México

Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Universidad de Guadalajara

Nicaragua (1)

Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI)

Spain (15)

Embassy of Spain-Trade Commission Miami (Based in the US)

EU Business School

Formato Educativo Escuela de Negocios Gresol International American School Universidad de Alcalá Universidad de Burgos Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Universidad de León Universidad de Málaga Universidad de Salamanca Universidad de Valladolid

Universidad Intercontinental de la Empresa (UIE) Universidad Nebrija Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

2023 HACU HispanicServing School District (HSSD)

As of September 1, 2023

Any public or private K-12 school district where Hispanic students constitute a minimum of 25 percent of the total enrollment.

15 HACU HSSD Affiliates in 7 States

Arizona (1)

Tucson Unified School District

California (7)

Central Unified School District

Coachella Valley Unified School District

Colton Joint Unified School District

Lynwood Unified School District

Moreno Valley Unified School District

San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools

Victor Valley Union High School District

Illinois (2)

East Aurora School District 131

Joliet Public Schools District 86

Nevada (1)

Clark County School District

New Jersey (1)

Elizabeth Public Schools

Pennsylvania (1)

Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School

Washington (2)

Cascade School District

North Mason School District

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2023 HACU Faculty and Staff Affiliates

As of September 1, 2023

Faculty and Staff Affiliates at HACU-member institutions have their institution’s name listed in bold.

Faculty and Staff Affiliates at non-member and nonprofit institutions have their institution’s name listed in regular print.

29 HACU Faculty and Staff Affiliates in 12 States

Arizona (1)

Tucson Unified School District

Monica Sanchez

Director - Diversity, Recruitment & Inclusion Programs

California (6)

California State University, Chico

Bertha Alicia Curiel Equity Initiatives Coordinator

California State University, Los Angeles

Dr. Rosa Heckenberg

Director, Glazer Dreamers Resource Center

Loyola Marymount University

Jamal Epperson

Assistant Director of DEI Initiatives

National University

Emily G. Esparza

Vice President of Communications & Partnerships

Sacramento City College

Sandra Camarena Professor

Santa Barbara City College

Dr. Jens-Uwe Kuhn

Dean of Educational Programs

Florida (1)

Florida Gulf Coast University

Eve Olvera

Administrative Specialist, Multicultural & Leadership Development Center

Illinois (1)

University of Illinois Chicago

Maricela Castañeda

Events Administrator Associate

Kansas (1)

Wichita State University

Dr. Sara A. Mata

Executive Director

Hispanic-Serving Institution

Maryland (1)

Montgomery College

Dr. Sonia Pruneda-Hernandez

Acting Dean of Education and Social Sciences

New Jersey (4)

Middlesex College

Jenny Mena Retention Specialist

Middlesex College

Yunilka Peguero

EOF Academic Advisor

Middlesex College

Evelyn Judith Rosa Director, New Brunswick Center

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark Campus

Rex Nobles Director, McNair Scholars Program

New Mexico (1)

Western New Mexico University

Janine Sohler External Affairs Coordinator

New York (1)

Broome Community College, SUNY

Dr. Carol A. Ross-Scott VP Student Development and Chief Diversity Officer

Texas (9)

Southwestern University

Dr. Laura Senio Blair

Assistant Dean of Strategic Initiatives

St. Edward’s University

Dr. Monique Jiménez-Herrera

Associate Vice President for Faculty DEI

St. Edward’s University

Dr. Gloria A. White Faculty Associate

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Dr. Maria E. Martinez

Associate Vice President for Student Access

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Diana Polendo Luna Director, Contracts & Grants

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Cynthia Villarreal

Director, Contracts & Grants

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Dr. Sharon Darling

Assistant Professor, College of Education

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Dr. Kara Rosenblatt Assistant Professor

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Lorraine Spickermann

Lecturer, College of Education

Washington (1)

Skagit Valley College

Yadira Rosales

Associate Vice President, Equity and Inclusion

Wisconsin (2)

Mount Mary University

Vanessa Varela Morales Assistant Professor, Education

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Dr. Kathryn Rogalski

Vice President of Learning

2023 HACU Student Affiliates

As of September 1, 2023

Students Affiliates currently enrolled at HACU member-institutions have their institution’s name listed in bold. Student Affiliates at non-member and nonprofit institutions have their institution’s name listed in regular print. 63 HACU Student Affiliates in 15 States

Arizona (1)

The University of Arizona

Genesis St-Onge

Marketing

Undergraduate Level

California (12)

California State University, Bakersfield

Leonel Avalos

Finance and Accounting

Undergraduate Level

California State University, Bakersfield

Jennifer Cazarez

Business Administration-Finance

Undergraduate Level

California State University, Dominguez Hills

Brenda Milton

Healthcare Management

Undergraduate Level

California State University, Fullerton

Junely Merwin

Masters in Higher Education

Graduate Level

California State University, Long Beach

Jeanette Bernardino

Psychology

Undergraduate Level

Cypress College

Elvyra Puteri

Chemical Engineering

Undergraduate Level

Loyola Marymount University

Samuel Bonilla

Finance

Undergraduate Level

San Diego City College

Jeannette Mayo Gallegos

Computer Science

Undergraduate Level

University of California, Irvine

Frank Granda

Political Science

Undergraduate Level

University of California, Irvine

Monica Rincon Martinez

Criminology

Undergraduate Level

University of California, Riverside

Yulissa Navarro

Education, Society, & Human Development

Undergraduate Level

University of California, Santa Barbara

Liliana Espinoza Servin

Sociology

Undergraduate Level

Colorado (1)

Community College of Aurora

Serena Thalya Bity Martinez

Political Science, Philosophy and Spanish

Undergraduate Level

Florida (3)

Florida International University

Natalie Rosa Martinez

Political Science & International Relations

Undergraduate Level

Florida International University

Gabriel Santiago Rondon Gonzalez

Construction Management Engineering

Undergraduate Level

University of Miami

Danilo Navarro

Computer Science

Undergraduate Level

Georgia (1)

Dalton State College

Daniel Silverio

English

Undergraduate Level

Idaho (1)

Boise State University

Katelyn Quintero

Business Administration

Undergraduate Level

Illinois (1)

Concordia University Chicago

America Sanchez

Social Work

Undergraduate Level

Michigan (1)

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Julio Zelaya

Macromolecular Science and Engineering

Graduate Level

New Jersey (8)

Caldwell University

K.C. Anjuli

Undergraduate Level

Essex County College

Jenny V. Simbaina

Undergraduate Level

Montclair State University

Sandra Gonzalez

Psychology

Undergraduate Level

Montclair State University

Samantha MacPherson

Political Science/Jurisprudence

Undergraduate Level

New Jersey City University

Carlos Colmena

Computer Science

Undergraduate Level

New Jersey City University

Kudret Ozkaya

Undergraduate Level

New Jersey City University

Eduardo Vidals

Computer Science

Undergraduate Level

William Paterson University

Tanisha J. Villanueva

Leadership and Management

Undergraduate Level

New Mexico (3)

The University of New Mexico

Cynthia Garcia

Chicana & Chicano Studies

Graduate Level

Western New Mexico University

Rita Escalante

Business Management and Marketing

Undergraduate Level

Western New Mexico University

Rebeca Portillo Parra

Business Management

Undergraduate Level

New York (2)

Queensborough Community College, CUNY

Nickole Penaloza-Barros

Business Administration

Undergraduate Level

University at Albany, SUNY

Fiona Hernandez

Journalism

Undergraduate Level

Oklahoma (1)

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Cristal Hernandez

Management

Undergraduate Level

Pennsylvania (1)

University of Pennsylvania

Lucia Piñeros-Parra DiNapoli

Executive Doctorate, Higher Education

Management

Graduate Level

Texas (25)

Laredo College

Jorge Gonzalez

Nursing

Undergraduate Level

Laredo College

Julie Ann Martinez

Accounting

Undergraduate Level

Laredo College

Valeria Rivera

Biology

Undergraduate Level

Northeast Lakeview College

Jeffrey Davila

Aerospace Engineering

Undergraduate Level

Palo Alto College

Mariana Pasillas

Communication & Marketing

Undergraduate Level

San Antonio College

Emily Madison Gaither

Psychology

Undergraduate Level

San Antonio College

Gerardo Ortiz, Jr.

Kinesiology

Undergraduate Level

Southwestern University

Tamara Pena

Computer Science

Undergraduate Level

Texas A&M International University

Diana Barrera Biology

Undergraduate Level

The University of Texas at Austin

Jose Luis Perez, Jr.

Information Technology and Management

Graduate Level

The University of Texas at El Paso

Mariana Itzel Garcia

Criminal Justice

Undergraduate Level

The University of Texas at El Paso

Rene Servin

Political Science

Undergraduate Level

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Erick Alexander Alcala

Business Management

Undergraduate Level

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Mary Naw

Civil Engineering

Undergraduate Level

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Divanhy Salazar

Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering

Undergraduate Level

Trinity University

Cierra Cadena

Sociology

Undergraduate Level

University of Houston-Downtown

Raul Soto Alabarce

Computer Science

Undergraduate Level

University of Houston-Downtown

Angela Vasquez

Chemistry3

Undergraduate Level

University of North Texas

Isabella Alva

Communication Design: Graphic Design

Undergraduate Level

University of North Texas

Ana Raquel Garza

Event Design

Undergraduate Level

University of North Texas

Javier Santillan

Interaction Design

Graduate Level

University of the Incarnate Word

Kayla Iliana Cortes

Criminal Justice

Undergraduate Level

University of the Incarnate Word

Isabella Luna

Biology (Pre-Pharmacy)

Undergraduate Level

University of the Incarnate Word

Jacob William Pike

Biochemistry

Undergraduate Level

University of the Incarnate Word

Genesis Grace Villarreal

Psychology

Undergraduate Level

Washington (2)

Heritage University

Jesus Alvarez

Criminal justice

Undergraduate Level

Heritage University

Lizette Santos

Psychology

Undergraduate Level

2023 HACU Educational Affiliates

As of September 1, 2023

Non-profit organizations, associations or councils that are deemed by the Internal Revenue Service as non-profit status and are not institutions of higher education or school district.

7 HACU Educational Affiliates in 6 States

California (1)

Hispanics In Energy

Illinois (1)

IES Abroad

Massachusetts (1)

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI)

New Jersey (1)

Educational Testing Service

New York (2)

Institute of International Education (IIE) National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE)

Texas (1) Trellis Company

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The University of Northern Colorado is proud to a rm its commitment to the advancement of Hispanic and Latinx students as we work to become a Hispanic Serving Institution.

With 100 undergraduate programs in fields like Business, Education, Health Sciences, and the Performing and Visual Arts, you’re sure to find your passion, purpose and limitless opportunity.

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25.5% of our undergraduate students identify as Hispanic or Latinx. 41% of our undergraduate students are first in their family to attend college. Last spring, more than 350 Latinx-identifying students graduated from UNC. Our César Chávez Cultural Center and Undocumented Student Services provides Latinx-identifying students with the networking, support services and academic resources they need to succeed.

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CULTURA. GENTE. COMUNIDAD.

Colorado State University Pueblo has been a proud, federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution since 2007.

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At Purdue University Northwest, we go beyond the classroom, walking the extra mile with students to empower confidence and encourage real world experiences. We push beyond the boundaries of innovation to drive engagement and make an impact in Northwest Indiana and the world at large. That’s powering onward. Eso es avanzar adelante.

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Orgullosos de estar celebrando 90 años transformando nuestra comunidad

Union is proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities. This year, we are celebrating our 90th anniversary and continuing to transform our community... one student at a time.

IT TAKES A TITAN

Cal State Fullerton ranks No. 2 in California* and No. 3 in the entire nation* for graduating Latinx students. Our commitment to students has resulted in the university being named a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of State and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education.

Empower yourself with one of our 59 Master’s programs, 12 graduate certificates or two Doctoral programs available.

Find out more today at: fullerton.edu/graduate

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HOME TO CURRENT AND FUTURE LATINX LEADERS

City Colleges of Chicago is an institution dedicated to equity, and we are proud to have many extraordinary Latinx leaders as part of our staff and faculty.

We are even more proud that our administrators and instructors are helping develop the next great generation of Latinx leaders— especially with programs such as Engineering and Community Health Worker, which have been recognized as finalists for the 2023 Examples of Excelencia in Education.

BUILDING ETHICAL LEADERS

As a nationally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, St. Mary’s University is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive society. We strive to educate our students to become ethical leaders for the common good and to leave campus with generous spirits and humble hearts. Learn more about St. Mary’s University’s graduate programs at www.stmarytx.edu/graduate or scan the QR code.

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“There is a focus on being stewards of public service and making sure that aspect is part of the education. Because it is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, it wasn’t a big culture shock.”

Emmanuel Sanchez (B.A. ’22) Current Master of Public Administration student

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To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

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• Attend a U.S. college or university that is a member of Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU – hacu.net).

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

• Have an expected family contribution (EFC) of $30,000 or less.

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As one of the most affordable private colleges in the region, Caldwell University continues to provide academic excellence and inspiration reflecting core values; respect, integrity, community and excellence. The beautiful 70-acre campus is a great place to meet friends and get involved in sports, clubs, student government, Greek life and campus ministry. Students can enjoy a quick walk into town and the close proximity to New York City.

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• 98% of Students Receive Financial Aid

• 15 NCAA Division II Athletic Programs

• 50+ Clubs and Organizations

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UCF is proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Pioneering Program

Yessica Solorzano's CSN journey began as a student in the College of Southern Nevada's HSI grant-funded El Mapa Matemático/Math Map program.

Joining the program turned out to be a pivotal decision for Yessica, not only sharpening her math skills, but offering something far more profound—guidance toward holistic success. As a psychology major, Yessica was connected with a dedicated CSN psychology instructor who became her mentor, helping her set ambitious academic and career goals.

Today, Yessica is a paid math aid within the program, paying forward the support she received to others on their educational journeys. Upon graduating from CSN, Yessica plans to transfer to Nevada State University, where she will earn her bachelor's degree. Yessica Solorzano is proof that with determination and the right support, you can chart your own course to success.

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Championing Diversity & Access

“The innovation at CSN begins with the students but is inspired by an administration that actively challenges the status quo in higher education. Under the leadership of President Zaragoza, Latino students could see themselves through a lens of endless potential and his positive representation has been a gift to our communities. CSN's mission prepares students to actively listen to others, learn from diverse experiences, and strengthen the bonds that are essential for building unified success.

Attending a college that actively pursues and advocates for new standards of inclusivity has helped me become a community-based leader--not limited by my own perspective. The collaborative effort of CSN's professors and staff upholds a genuine commitment to allyship, and teaches the value of holding space to honor identity. CSN taught me that the pursuit of knowledge is not confined to the classroom but extends to the bonds we forge, the stories we share, and the risks we share to become genuine allies. I'm eternally grateful for the mentorship I received from those who believed in me before I knew how to believe in myself.

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- Yvette Machado-Tuinier, CSN Student Body President 2022-2023

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Fueling Success with Passionate Leadership

Dr. Federico Zaragoza is president of the College of Southern Nevada, one of the largest multi-campus higher education institutions in the country with enrollments of approximately 50,000 students. He is the principal spokesperson for the college and maintains many progressive partnerships with business and industry. Under his leadership, Achieving the Dream designated CSN as a national Leader College of Distinction.

Dr. Zaragoza serves on many distinguished boards and committees with organizations including the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, the National Skills Coalition, Inter-American Organization for Higher Education, the American Association of Community Colleges, and the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance.

He is a distinguished lecturer in technical and industrial education, including basic skill integration and has lectured throughout the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, Columbia, Germany, India, Peru, Nicaragua, and Spain.

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IIE CENTER FOR ACCESS AND EQUITY

Connect with the Center to learn more about our programs and resources, such as the IIE American Passport Project and the Supporting First-Generation College Students in International Education Resource Guide. Visit iie.org/CAE

IIE GENERATION STUDY ABROAD RESOURCE HUB

Through our Generation Study Abroad resource hub, a collection of IIE’s study abroad resources for students, parents, and educators are available. Visit generationstudyabroad.org

IIE SCHOLARSHIPS & PROGRAMS

In the last year alone, more than 29,000 people participated in IIE-managed programs. Use our program finder to explore opportunities for students, scholars, and administrators. Visit iie.org/scholarships-programs

IIE MEMBERSHIPS

Two member programs, the IIENetwork and IIE Global E3 Consortium, provide resources and programming to strategically advance international education and exchange for organizations, institutions, professionals, and students. Visit membership.iie.org

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Established in 1919, IIE is a global not-for-profit that creates and implements international education programs, conducts research, and provides life-changing opportunities for students and scholars worldwide.

On behalf of the 1.7 million members of the American Federation of Teachers, we are proud to partner with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities to support Hispanic student success.

Together, we are building a more resilient and inclusive America, breaking down barriers to high-quality public education, supporting DREAMers and their families, creating safe and welcoming schools, promoting workforce diversity from pre-K to college, and supporting affordable higher education and opportunity for all. We join HACU in providing faculty and students at Hispanic-serving institutions and Hispanic-serving school districts with the tools and resources to thrive.

We stand with you as champions of great schools and colleges that fulfill the promise of public education, good jobs that support a middle-class life, affordable healthcare for all, the fight against discrimination and hate, and the defense of democracy.

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As New Jersey’s urban research university, Kean is committed to access, academic excellence and equity in higher education. Kean believes in making a valuable college degree possible for every student in the Garden State and beyond.

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