F. Chris Garcia: An Impressive Career
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F. Chris Garcia
ABOUT F. CHRIS GARCIA F. Chris Garcia encouraged his students to become involved in local political trends, and led by example, offering his political insight to various local TV stations for over 25 years and working with educational groups in and out of the state of New Mexico to enhance the education of students. He has been an advisor to the Albuquerque Public Schools’ Citizenship Committee as well as the City of Albuquerque Charter Revision Taskforce. In 2005, he was awarded the title of Distinguished Professor, and during the 2002 academic year served as the President of the University.
Impressive Career
In addition to his contributions to the Academy, Garcia made significant contributions to the political education of his students for over 40 years. Political
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System: Moving into the Mainstream,” which documented the rising trend of Latino perspectives in American politics. While his primary role in education was as a UNM Professor, F. Chris Garcia devoted considerable time and attention to improving the greater educational landscape of his community, and his contributions continue to be seen today. He followed up on his findings 30 years later, when, in 2007, he published “Hispanics and the U.S.” He has also been a prominent figure in the public policy activities within his native Albuquerque community. Chris Garcia has worked with various groups within his state local community to enhance the quality of education for students. In 1977, he published his research on Latino politics in the United States in “The Chicano Political Experience: Three Perspectives.” His study reflected the lack of political participation and representation in American politics and urged greater involvement.
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