OF HISPANIC HIGHER EDUCATION
VOLUME 29 | NUMBER 1 | SPRING 2020
Focusing on STEM Hispanic-Serving Institutions represented on Capitol Hill for passage of FUTURE ACT
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TABLEOFCONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF HISPANIC HIGHER EDUCATION VOLUME 29 | NUMBER 1 | SPRING 2020 The Voice of Hispanic Higher Education is published quarterly by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, 8415 Datapoint Drive, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78229. The Voice of Hispanic Higher Education reserves the right to edit all materials submitted for publication. We are not responsible for returning any unsolicited materials such as photos, brochures, etc. We also reserve the right to refuse publication of any unsolicited material.
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News and photos courtesy of HACU-Member Institutions
Publisher Antonio R. Flores, Ph.D. HACU President and CEO
HSIs REPRESENTED ON CAPITOL HILL FOR PASSAGE OF FUTURE ACT
Senior Vice President for Operations David Ortiz, Ph.D. Editor Norma Jean Revilla-García njgarcia@hacu.net Assistant editor/writer Christopher de Hoyos news@hacu.net
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HACU HOSTS EMERGING LEADERS SUMMIT AT METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER 12 ALLIES IN STEM: CONNECTING UNDERSERVED STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE RESOURCES 13
Monte E. Pérez, Chair President Los Angeles Mission College Sylmar, Calif.
Maria Harper-Marinick Former Chancellor Maricopa Community Colleges Tempe, Ariz.
Sue Henderson, Vice-Chair President New Jersey City University Jersey City, N.J.
Emma Grace Hernández Flores President Universidad de Iberoamérica San José, Costa Rica
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Margaret Venable, Treasurer President Dalton State College Dalton, Ga.
Olga Hugelmeyer Superintendent of Schools Elizabeth Public Schools Elizabeth, N.J.
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Mike Flores, Secretary Chancellor Alamo Colleges District San Antonio, Texas
Joe Mella Finance Division Goldman Sachs New York, N.Y.
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Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Past Chair Chancellor The City University of New York New York, N.Y.
David Méndez Pagán Rector Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Gurabo Gurabo, Puerto Rico
Michael D. Amiridis Chancellor University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Ill. Joseph I. Castro President California State University, Fresno Fresno, Calif. Adela de la Torre President San Diego State University San Diego, Calif. Howard Gillman Chancellor University of California, Irvine Irvine, Calif. Reyes M. González President St. Augustine College Chicago, Ill.
Juan Muñoz President University of Houston-Downtown Houston, Texas Garnett S. Stokes President The University of New Mexico Albuquerque, N.M. Andrew Sund President Heritage University Toppenish, Wash. Ex-Officio: Antonio R. Flores President and CEO HACU
Subscription Rates: The subscription rate for nonmembers of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is $35 for one year and $50 for two years. For members the rate is $28 for one year and $40 for two years. Information and subscription available at www.hacu.net.
ABOUT HACU The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in 1986, represents more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Latin America, Spain and school districts throughout the U.S. The mission of HACU is to Champion Hispanic Success in Higher Education. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Association’s headquarters are located in San Antonio, Texas, with regional offices in Washington D.C., and Sacramento, California. Additional information is available at www.hacu.net.
CONTACTING HACU HACU National Headquarters 8415 Datapoint Drive, Suite 400 San Antonio, TX 78229 Tel: (210) 692-3805 Fax: (210) 692-0823 Website: www.hacu.net Email: hacu@hacu.net
HACU Washington D.C. Office One Dupont Circle, Suite 430 Washington, D.C. 20036 Tel: (202) 833-8361 Fax: (202) 261-5082 Email: dcgr@hacu.net
HACU National Internship Program One Dupont Circle N.W., Suite 430 Washington, D.C. 20036 Tel: (202) 467-0893 Fax: (202) 496-9177 Email: hnip@hacu.net
HACU Western Regional Office 1107 9th Street, Suite 830 Sacramento, CA 95814 Tel: (916) 442-0392 Fax: (916) 446-4028 Email: wro@hacu.net
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his spring issue of The Voice of Hispanic Higher Education magazine marks the first time that the magazine is exclusively online. The digital edition will allow us to reach our subscribers and members who are away from their campuses or working from home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We are mindful of the challenges that institutions and communities across the globe are facing and adapting too accordingly. We are thankful to our federal sponsors who partnered with us for the spring session of the HACU National Internship Program and the students who accepted these opportunities. While some interns had to end their sessions early due to the pandemic, some of the federal agencies were able to coordinate teleworking options for our interns. Our spring issue highlights the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in various articles throughout this issue. One of our highlights is HACU’s Emerging Leaders Summit held at Metropolitan State University of Denver. HACU also released a STEM report with recommendations to help increase the talent pipeline through collaboration with various industries and leaders. The report, “Rethinking Policy and Practice for STEM Education: New Hispanic Perspectives,” focuses on educational opportunities that can help increase Hispanic representation in STEM. The report is mentioned on page 3. We also feature some of our members who joined us on Capitol Hill for the passage of the Future Act. HSIs impressively produce 40 percent of the STEM bachelor’s degrees earned by Hispanic students. The continued investment in HSIs will strengthen the existing pipeline and increase overall STEM production. Our members’ involvement and engagement in advocacy, HACU events and programs are vital to ensuring that collectively we can effect great progress for our students and the institutions that serve them. In light of current circumstances, the urgency to continue advocating for funds on behalf of Hispanic-Serving Institutions couldn’t be greater. Our staff continues working on making our virtual event of the 25th Annual Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education, April 21-22, 2020, a great success. Registration for this event will be open until April 20. Also included in this issue is news from our member institutions and two Title V success stories. California Lutheran University features their ALLIES in STEM Initiative and the University of Texas at Arlington highlights their IDEAS Project (Innovation, Diversity, Excellence, Access and Success), which is serving Hispanic, first-generation and transfer populations. Thank you for your continued support of HACU and its mission of championing Hispanic success in higher education. In solidarity,
Antonio R. Flores President and CEO
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HACUNEWS HACU announces new members to its Corporate and Philanthropic Council HACU has announced five new members to its Corporate and Philanthropic Council. New to the council are the following members: Chinwe Abara Program manager, global diversity, inclusion and belonging NetApp
HACU and IAPEJM sign MOU to collaborate on partnerships with higher education institutions in the area of public administration
David Ortiz Disability inclusion program manager Oracle Laura Marquez Global lead for diversity, equity and inclusion policy Google Marcus Cole Director of future housing leaders program Fannie Mae Tony Beall Director, Sanford Institute of Philanthropy National University The C&PC advises and supports HACU in its engagement of private-sector corporations to advance its mission of Championing Hispanic Success in Higher Education. A key advisory group, the Council helps HACU develop business partnerships and enhances philanthropic support at local and national levels. The Council includes representatives from companies who share an interest in diversity and Hispanic higher education. For a list of all the current council members visit hacu.net.
HACU and Denny’s award scholarships to five students Five students from HACU-member institutions were the recipients of scholarships awarded through the Denny’s Hungry for Education program. HACU was one of five leading non-profit minority advocacy organizations who partnered with Denny’s to offer scholarships. The awardees submitted essays on how Denny’s can impact childhood hunger in the United States. The following students were selected to receive $1,000 scholarship: • Marlen Gutierrez - Concordia University Texas • Eva Ducanis - Nova Southeastern University • Pablo Vallejo - Stillman College • Armando Contreras - University of California, Irvine • Seon Bristol - York College, CUNY The Denny's Hungry for Education Program are part of the 201920 HACU Scholarship Program.
HACU and the Institute of Public Administration of the State of Jalisco and Municipalities, A.C. signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Jan. 15, 2020, at HACU’s headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. The MOU establishes a partnership to provide a general framework for cooperation between the two organizations to promote and strengthen partnerships between higher education institutions in the United States and Mexico, particularly those in the State of Jalisco. HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores and IAPEJM President Guillermo Vallarta Plata signed the MOU on behalf of the two organizations. The Institute of Public Administration of the State of Jalisco and Municipalities, AC, is involved in the development and dissemination of public administration and administrative sciences, and also provides training, consulting, continuing education and research in the field of public administration.
HACU and Domino’s award scholarships to three students Three students from HACU-member institutions were the recipients of scholarships awarded through the Domino’s Futuro Brillante Scholarship. Domino’s awarded scholarships for a total of $7,500 to eligible students in the Houston, Texas and Phoenix, Ariz. metro areas. The Domino’s Futuro Brillante Scholarship awards of $2,500 were awarded to the following students who are current Domino’s employees or the son/daughter of a current employee: • Naomi Mason - Glendale Community College • Karen Galvan - San Jacinto College • Ashley Hernandez - University of Houston Downtown The Domino’s Futuro Brillante Scholarships were part of the 2019-20 HACU Scholarship Program. SPRING 2020
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HACUNEWS Congress approves emergency spending bill, with nearly $14 billion for higher education, $214.52 million for Hispanic-Serving Institutions The House of Representatives passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748), which provides $2 trillion in emergency relief to address some of the worst effects of the economic downturn resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. The bill provides $30.75 billion to the U.S. Department of Education for an “Education Stabilization Fund,” and allocates $13.95 billion for higher education. Below is a summary of the relevant funding opportunities for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Funding to HSIs – The bill allocates $214.53 million specifically for HSIs under Title V, which is based on the proportion of funding that HSIs were appropriated in FY 2020 discretionary funding. Funding to states – The bill allocates $2.95 billion to states and will be distributed on a formula that factors in school age population, and the youth and young adult population. Eligible entities for the funding will include school districts and institutions of higher education. Governors have broad discretion to determine use of funds. Formula funding to institutions of higher education – The bill allocates $12.56 billion directly to all institutions of higher education. The higher education funds will be allocated to institutions by formula using the student financial aid distribution system. The formula allocates 75 percent of the funds available (about $9.4 billion) based on the full-time equivalent enrollment of Pell Grant recipients. The remaining 25 percent (about $3.2 billion) is based on the full-time equivalent enrollment of students who did not receive a Pell Grant.
Funding for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Program – The bill allocates $349 million for the FIPSE Program at the U.S. Department of Education for grants to institutions particularly impacted by coronavirus. Priority for these grants goes to smaller institutions who received less than $500,000 under the formula, MSIs, and institutions of higher education that still have significant unmet needs. Additionally, the bill provides flexibility to HSIs by modifying the allowable uses in Title V, Parts A and B to allow institutions to use their funds to address unforeseen needs due to an emergency. This must come at the request of the HSI and approved by the U.S. Department of Education. “HACU is pleased that HSIs were allocated funding in the emergency spending bill,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores. “However, HSIs have been historically underfunded and only receive, on average, 68 cents for every federal dollar going to all other colleges and universities annually despite educating a disproportionately low-income and underrepresented student population. The $214.52 million is woefully inadequate for the unprecedented challenges that HSIs are facing and will continue to face in responding to the evolving coronavirus pandemic.” “HACU will continue to work with the U.S. Department of Education to ensure the approved emergency funding is distributed to HSIs as soon as possible,” added Flores. Congress is expected to work on additional emergency funding legislation. HACU will remain engaged in this process.
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HACUNEWS HACU statement on the Impact of President Trump’s Proposed FY 2021 Budget for HispanicServing Institutions HACU released the following statement on the impact of the Trump Administrations’ proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget on Hispanic-Serving Institutions, from HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores. “President Trump’s proposed FY 2021 education budget is shortsighted with respect to HSIs and fails to accomplish its stated goal to protect our nation’s most vulnerable students. The proposed budget consolidates institutional development grant programs for Minority-Serving Institutions, including the HSI programs under Title V of the Higher Education Act, into a single formula-based allocation. Such a drastic change, which includes freezing funding at the FY 2020 levels, would negatively impact the way these critical grant programs serve their multiple purposes and does not take into account the annual growth of HSIs. This approach is counterproductive and will not help the 3.6 million Hispanic and other low-income and first-generation students achieve their dream of attaining higher education success. “HSIs are engines of upward mobility for millions of students despite being financially disadvantaged when compared to other institutions of higher education. HSIs only receive 68 cents for every dollar going to all other institutions of higher education annually, per student, from all federal funding sources. A significant increase in federal investments is essential to help support the growing number of HSIs and the nearly 5 million students they serve. The Administration’s FY 2021 budget fails to equip HSIs with necessary funding support so that they can prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s jobs.”
HACU and ASA host Ascending Leaders Forum at The University of Arizona
HACU and American Student Assistance welcomed more than 125 students to the Ascending Leaders Forums, on March 4, 2020, at The University of Arizona. The Ascending Leaders Forum is an initiative to promote staff diversity in senior leadership positions at colleges and universities. Through the activities scheduled, high school students gain a better understanding of career opportunities available at colleges and universities, beyond traditional teaching. Area high schools that participated included: Arizona College Prep Academy; Catalina High School; Changemaker High School; Rincon High School: and Sahuaro High School.
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Congress began 2020 with a great deal of activity including finalizing the FY 2020 federal budget and the enactment of the FUTURE Act. In addition, President Trump also published his FY 2021 federal budget in Feb. 2020. Fiscal Year 2020 Federal Budget & Impact on HSIs HACU commends the increased investment in Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the fiscal year (FY) 2020 federal budget passed by Congress and signed by the President on December 21, 2019. The budget agreement funds the federal government through Sept. 30, 2020. HSI programs are funded as follows: • U.S. Department of Education - Title V, Part A (DHSI Program - Undergraduate) = $143.08 million. FY 2019 funding was $124.4 million and is an increase of $18.68 million. • U.S. Department of Education - Title V, Part B (PPOHA Program - Graduate) = $12.84 million. FY 2019 funding was $11.2 million and is an increase of $1.64 million. • U.S. Department of Agriculture - NIFA (HSI Education Grants) = $11.2 million. FY 2019 funding was $9.2 million and is an increase of $2 million. • National Science Foundation’s HSI Program = $45 million. FY 2019 funding was $40 million and is an increase of $5 million. FUTURE Act (Title III, Part F) Enacted into Law The Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act (H.R. 5363) was passed the House and the Senate on Dec. 10, 2019 and signed into law by the president on Dec. 17, 2019. The FUTURE Act permanently extends Title III, Part F of the Higher Education Act, and represents a historic win for HSIs and the millions of students they serve. The bill mandates $255 million of critical annual funding to be invested in HSIs as well as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and other Minority-Serving Institutions. The bill’s passage will benefit nearly 6 million students, 4.5 million enrolled at HSIs alone. This funding will help community colleges and universities to increase the rate of Hispanic representation as engineers, scientist, health professionals, and technicians across the Nation. President’s FY 2021 Federal Budget On Feb. 11, 2020, President Trump released his proposed federal budget for FY 2021. The President’s proposed FY 2021 education budget is shortsighted with respect to HSIs and fails to accomplish its stated goal to protect our nation’s most vulnerable students. The proposed budget consolidates institutional development grant programs for Minority-Serving Institutions, including the HSI programs under Title V of the Higher Education Act, into a single formula-based allocation. Such a drastic change, which includes freezing funding at the FY 2020 levels, would negatively impact the way these critical grant programs serve their multiple purposes and does not take into account the annual growth of HSIs. This approach is counterproductive and will not help the 3.8 million Hispanic and other low-income and first-generation students achieve their dream of attaining higher education success. For the latest higher education policy news impacting HSIs, be sure to visit the Advocacy Center at HACUadvocates.net. Capitol Hill News is compiled by HACU Government Relations staff in Washington, D.C. SPRING 2020
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HACUNEWS HACU Scholarship Opportunities Apply at hacu.net/scholarships
The following scholarships are open to eligible students attending a HACU-member institution: HACU, Kia Motors America, Inc. accepting scholarship applications HACU and Kia Motors America, Inc. will award 10 scholarships totaling $34,000. The scholarships are open to students in various majors of science, technology, engineering, arts and math. First generation college students are encouraged to apply. Online applications will be accepted until Friday, July 6, 2020, 11:59 p.m. CST. HACU, Oracle to award two scholarships for 2020-21 academic year HACU and Oracle Corporation will award two scholarships of $2,150 each. Students at HACU-member institutions can apply for the scholarship to be awarded for the 2020-2021 academic year. The scholarships are open to undergraduate students of all majors. Online applications will be accepted until July 6, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. CST. Café Bustelo® El Café del Futuro Scholarship to award $100,000 in scholarships HACU and Café Bustelo® will award twenty $5,000 El Café del Futuro Scholarships. Since 2014, $330,000 in college funds have been awarded to 66 Latino students nationwide through the partnership. The scholarship opportunity is available to undergraduate and graduate students of all majors who are of Hispanic/Latino descent. Online applications will be accepted until July 6, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
HACU releases STEM Report, Rethinking Policy and Practice for STEM Education: New Hispanic Perspectives HACU released a STEM report with recommendations to help increase the talent pipeline through collaboration with various industries and leaders. “Rethinking Policy and Practice for STEM Education: New Hispanic Perspectives,” focuses on educational opportunities that can help increase Hispanic representation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The STEM report addresses the inequalities in school funding and offers a total of eighteen policy and practice recommendations to serve as a guide to policy makers and education leaders. The report explores perspectives in STEM education from Pre-K to graduate education to ensure a diverse STEM workforce for the future. “This report is vital to raising the level of awareness about the policies and the practices needed for STEM education from elementary through graduate school,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores. “It’s imperative that we continue to advocate to reverse the funding inequities at Hispanic-Serving Institutions and school districts with high Hispanic enrollment. These institutions play a prominent role in educating a diverse and talented workforce for current and emerging STEM careers.” The report is available for download at: http://bit.ly/HACU_STEM_Report
HACU’s Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo – Fellow News Daniel López, Jr., Ph.D., vice president of student affairs at Northeastern Illinois University was appointed as president of Harold Washington College in Chicago, Ill, effective January 21, 2020. The appointment is a homecoming for López, who earned an associate degree from HWC. López earned a bachelor’s from University of Illinois at Springfield, a master’s from Loyola University in Chicago, and a doctorate from Illinois State University. López is a Fellow of the inaugural cohort HACU’s Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo.
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Suzanne Rivera, Ph.D., vice president for research and technology management at Case Western Reserve University, was appointed as president of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. Rivera becomes the college’s 17th president, first female president and first Hispanic president of Macalester College. She begins her term Summer 2020. Rivera earned a bachelors from Brown University, a master’s from the University of California, Berkeley, and a doctorate from the University of Texas at Dallas. Rivera is a Fellow of the inaugural cohort HACU’s Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo.
HACUNEWS HACU accepting applications for Southwest Airlines ¡Lánzate! Travel Program through April 30 Southwest Airlines demonstrates their purpose by Loving People, building resilience and living responsibly to ensure the communities they serve flourish and grow. The ¡Lánzate! / Take Off! Travel Program continues to be the hallmark of success providing access to education, while connecting People to what’s important in their lives. To date, nearly 1,500 recipients have benefited from this program allowing students to travel to and from school to visit their families during important times of the year. Without this opportunity to remain connected to their families, many may find it difficult to complete their college career and achieve their goals. “We are grateful to Southwest Airlines for providing travel that for more than 15 years has provided college students the opportunity to visit their families when they may not have otherwise had the financial means to travel back home,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores.
HACU and Southwest Airlines will award roundtrip tickets to undergraduate and graduate students across the country who travel at least 200 miles from home to pursue a higher education and meet the eligibility criteria. An essay is required. Students selected receive Southwest tickets for use to travel between home and college or university. “The ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Travel Award Program is a unique model that provides students the opportunity to discover higher education pathways, while remaining connected to their families,” said Laura Nieto, Director of Community Outreach at Southwest. “Our longstanding partnership with HACU further demonstrates Southwest’s commitment to life-changing transportation, because we believe when students achieve their educational pursuits, communities thrive.” Online applications will be accepted through April 30, 2020. HACU will notify students selected by July 10, 2020. Students will receive their travel awards by August 5, 2020. To read detailed guidelines, eligibility requirements and to apply online, visit hacu.net.
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MEMBERNEWS California Dyrell Foster appointed Las Positas College president The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District announced Dyrell Foster, Ed.D., was selected for the position of president of Las Positas College (LPC). His term as president began on Feb. 10, 2020.
The Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents selected Michael A. Thomas as the fifth president of Concordia University Irvine. He began his term as president on Jan. 1, 2020.
Foster currently serves as the vice president of student services at Moreno Valley College in Moreno Valley, CA. He earned a doctorate from the University of Southern California, a master’s degree from California State University, Long Beach, and a bachelor’s degree from University of California, Davis.
Prior to being named president, he served as the executive director of the Lutheran Institute for Theology and Culture and a professor of religion at Concordia University Portland. He holds a doctorate from the University of Virginia, a master’s degree from the University of Washington’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, and a bachelor’s degree from Concordia University Portland.
Barry Gibbons appointed Los Angeles Valley College president Barry Gribbons was approved by the Los Angeles Valley board of trustees to be become president of Los Angeles Valley College. His term as president began on Aug. 19, 2019. Gribbons was deputy chancellor of College of the Canyons since 2015 and has held other leadership positions at the same college during his 19 years there. He has a doctoral degree and a master’s degree from University of Southern California, and a bachelor’s degree from California State University Northridge.
Omid Pourzanjani appointed superintendent and president of San Joaquin Delta College The Board of Trustees appointed Omid Pourzanjani as superintendent and president of San Joaquin Delta College. He began his term as president on Aug. 12, 2019. Prior to this appointment he was professor, department chairman, instructional dean, chief student services officer and visiting vice chancellor for the State Community College Chancellor’s Office. He holds a doctorate, master's and bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Rowena Tomaneng appointed president of San José City College San José City College has appointed Rowena M. Tomaneng as its next president. Her term as president began on Jan. 6, 2020. Prior to her appointment she was president of Berkeley City College and has been an educator in the California Community College system for nearly 25 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree from University of California, Irvine, a master’s degree from University of California, Santa Barbara, and a doctorate from the University of San Francisco.
New Mexico Tracy Hartzler appointed Central New Mexico Community College president Tracy Hartzler was appointed president of Central New Mexico Community College by the CNM governing board. Her term as president began on Jan. 1, 2020. Prior to this appointment she was the college’s vice president of finance and operations. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America, a master’s degree from the University of Virginia and a bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary’s College in Indiana.
MEMBERNEWS New York Frank H. Wu appointed Queens College president Frank H. Wu William L., prosser distinguished professor at University of California Hastings College of the Law, was named the eleventh president of Queens College by the City University of New York’s Board. His term as president will begin on July 1, 2020. Wu is the first Asian American to serve as Queens College president and the first Asian American to serve as a president of a CUNY college in Queens County. He holds a doctorate from the University of Michigan Law School and a bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University. Wu succeeds interim president William Tramontano, who began leading the college after his predecessor, Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, member of HACU Governing Board, was appointed chancellor of CUNY.
Oregon F. King Alexander appointed Oregon State University president F. King Alexander was appointed Oregon State University president by the school’s board of trustees. He will begin his term as president on July 1, 2020. Most recently the president and chancellor of Louisiana State University, Alexander has past presidential experience at Murray State University in Kentucky and California State University Long Beach. He holds a doctorate from the University of WisconsinMadison, a master’s degree from the University of Oxford and a bachelor’s degree in political science from St. Lawrence University.
Texas James Hurley appointed Tarleton State University president James L. Hurley was named the 16th president of Tarleton State University in August 2019 by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. His term as president began on Sept. 1, 2019. Previously he served as president of Tusculum University in Greeneville, Tenn. He holds a doctorate from Morehead State University, a master’s degree from Indiana University, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pikeville
OLLU to house institute on Mexican American civil rights history The institute, housed at Our Lady of the Lake University, will archive and showcase news articles, photographs and videos of important Mexican American civil rights leaders, organizations and movements that began in San Antonio. Examples include the pecan shellers strike of 1938, led by Emma Tenayuca; the school boycotts of the late 1960s; the formation of the Mexican American Unity Council (1967), the Mexcan American Youth Organization (1967), the Mexican American Legal Defense Fund (1968),the state’s first bilingual education act, authored by Joe Bernal in 1969; and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (1986).
Welcome New Members As of March 3, 2020
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Brookhaven College (Texas) Keiser University (Fla.) LaGuardia Community College, CUNY (N.Y.) Santa Fe Community College (N.M.) Associate Member Institution Germanna Community College (Va.) Marymount University (Va.) Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (Wis.) University of Chicago (Ill.) Partner Institution Holy Family University (Pa.) Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (Pa.) Saint Vincent College (Pa.) University of Lynchburg (Va.) Faculty/Staff Affiliates Naira Bishop, Florida SouthWestern State College (Fla.) Belinda Dunnick Karge, Concordia University Irvine (Calif.) Dr. Kristen Koenig, Concordia University Irvine (Calif.) Anna Krupitskiy, Hudson County Community College (N.J.) Jazlyn Ortuño-Nuñez, Concordia University Irvine (Calif.) Dr. Judy Pile, Baptist Health College Little Rock (Ariz.) Yadira Rosales, Skagit Valley College (Wash.) Dr. Kathy Sisneros, Colorado State University-Fort Collins (Colo.) Madison Spikes, Concordia University Irvine (Calif.) Dr. Bret Taylor, Concordia University Irvine (Calif.) Jennifer Uranga, IDEA Public Schools (Texas) Dr. Jim O. Vigoreaux, The University of Vermont (Vt.) Dr. Esther I. Wilder, Lehman College, CUNY (N.Y.) Trustee Affiliate Steve D. Shadowen, St. Edward’s University (Texas) SPRING 2020
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HACU delegation, including NJCU students during a Capitol Hill visit in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 10, 2019.
Hispanic-Serving Institutions were among those urging Congress to promptly pass the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act on Dec. 10, 2019, in Washington D.C. The bill passed by Congress on the same day and has been enacted into law. Prior to the passage of the bill, a HACU delegation visited with Congressional offices. Among the participants were three HSIs that are also recipients of Title III, Part F grants, under the Higher Education Act. The delegates included two STEM majors that shared their experience on the importance of the funding. John C. Grew, Ph.D., professor and chairman of biology represented New Jersey City University, along with Daniel Antunes, a senior biology major interested in research science and Martena Grace, a pre-medicine, pre-premedical studies major; both are from the NJCU’s class of 2020.
(L-R) Rachel Gentry, assistant director of federal relations, National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators; Carrie L. Billy, president & CEO, American Indian Higher Education Consortium; Lenore Rodicio, Ph.D., executive vice president & provost, Miami Dade College; Daniel Antunes, student, New Jersey City University; and John Aguilar, executive director of legislative affairs, HACU
(L-R) John Aguilar, executive director of legislative affairs, HACU; Alicia Diaz, interim chief advocacy officer, HACU; Alice Letteney, chancellor, University of New Mexico, Valencia; Connie Beimer, interim vice president of alumni relations, University of New Mexico and HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores.
Other representatives joining HACU staff on the Capitol Hill visits, were: Lenore Rodicio, Ph.D., executive vice president & provost, Miami Dade College; Connie Beimer, interim vice president of alumni relations, University of New Mexico; and Alice Letteney, Ph.D., chancellor, University of New Mexico – Valencia.
HACU delegation, including representatives from other HBCU and MSI associations during a Capitol Hill visit in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 10, 2019. 10
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HSIs currently confer 40 percent of STEM bachelor’s degrees earned by Hispanic students. “The funds are a 255 million dollar investment for the future of our Nation,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores. “This annual funding from the FUTURE Act will help community colleges and universities to prepare more students for STEM careers and help diversify our workforce, with 100 million dollars going to HSIs alone.”
HACU president speaks about FUTURE ACT passage at UNCF event in Washington, D.C. HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores was a panelist during the “State of the HBCU Address,” luncheon convened by United Negro College Fund on March 3, 2020, in Washington, D.C. Flores participated on a panel comprised of CEOs of MinorityServing organizations and gave brief remarks concerning the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act and its successful passage and adoption into law on December 19, 2019. “The swift enactment of the FUTURE Act is also a great testament of the collective power of these associations and the national communities they represent,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio Flores.
The bill mandates $255 million of critical annual funding to be invested in Hispanic-Serving Institutions as well as other MinorityServing Institutions. The funding will help community colleges and universities to increase the rate of Hispanic representation as engineers, scientist, health professionals, and technicians across the Nation. Flores also spoke about the Hispanic Educational Resources and Empowerment (HERE) Act which calls for federal support for HSIs to work more closely with PK-12 school districts that enroll most students of color in the nation to increase their high school graduation rates and college readiness.
APRIL 21-22, 2020 | VIRTUAL EVENT Register online at hacu.net
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25TH ANNUAL National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education
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HACU hosts Emerging Leaders Summit at Metropolitan State University of Denver
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ACU hosted an Emerging Leaders Summit, focused on career development, at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The one-day event held on Feb. 25, 2020, at the MSU campus in Denver, Colo., brought together over 60 local students from five area colleges and universities to network with professionals and corporate representatives. Opening remarks were given by Michael Benitez, Jr., Ph.D., vice president for diversity and inclusion of Metropolitan State University of Denver. Among the students in attendance were those majoring in STEM, business, communications and marketing fields. Students received tips on resume writing, interviewing skills, and securing internship opportunities. Workshop topics focused on career preparation, interviewing skills, and securing internship opportunities. The agenda sessions included: “Beyond Hollywood: Get the Real Perspective on Cool Opportunities in the Central Intelligence Agency,” “9 Things I Wish I Knew as An Undergraduate: How to Advocate for Yourself and Others to Lead in a More Inclusive Future,” and “Life @ Google.” Representatives from the following corporations participated in the Employer Resource Fair: Charles Schwab; CIA; Google; Fannie Mae: Future Housing Leaders; Empower Retirement; and FirstBank. Five participants of the Summit received scholarships to attend the 2020 HACU ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track) taking place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2020., in conjunction with HACU’s Annual Conference.
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The following students, all from Metropolitan State University of Denver, received the conference scholarships: • Yudith Castillo • Derek Medina • Vanessa Molina • Evan Pierpont • Stephanie Sianez Students from the following institutions were among the participants. Visit hacu.net for a full list of students. • Colorado State University-Pueblo • Community College of Denver • Metropolitan State University of Denver • University of Colorado Denver • University of Denver
ALLIES in STEM: Connecting underserved students with valuable resources
Since earning the designation of Hispanic Serving Institution in 2016, California Lutheran University has used its $4.63-million, five-year grant to connect dozens of first-generation and underserved students with valuable opportunities to explore STEM disciplines through meaningful research, mentorship and instructional support. The university’s ALLIES in STEM initiative reaches students across campus, with an emphasis on supporting people who are Latino, low-income, first-generation and in other populations historically underserved by higher education institutions.
STEM Scholars live and eat at Cal Lutheran, attend networking events with community members, hear from leaders in graduate education and career services, and learn how to approach faculty and navigate the campus, making their transition to college much smoother.
“Through ALLIES in STEM, our students gain access to experiences and resources that, as members of historically underserved groups, they might not otherwise,” said Co-Director Elena Jaloma. “They get comfortable with the faculty early on, which, in turn, leads to opportunities that ultimately shape their path toward graduate school and careers in STEM.”
For Steven Ortez Hernandez, a first-generation pre-med sophomore majoring in biology, entering the STEM Academy prior to his freshman year was a game-changer. Initially timid and overwhelmed by the prospect of college life, Ortez Hernandez made friends, built relationships with faculty and learned about a range of STEM fields.
Two programs in particular, STEM Academy and Supplemental Instruction, have helped bridge the gap.
“The mentors I worked with in STEM Academy opened my eyes to the infinite pathways available,” said Ortez Hernandez. “They encouraged me to pursue research opportunities and helped me carve out a path for my future.”
Cal Lutheran’s STEM Academy is a three-week, credit-bearing summer course that exposes 30 incoming freshman and transfer students to a variety of science disciplines through interdisciplinary coursework, faculty-led research and networking. Students might calculate probabilities in the natural world in Ecology Math or identify the composition of Polaris in Chemistry of Stars. The students put their new knowledge into practice, conducting teambased research to explore, for example, the force exerted in a vertical jump.
Recognizing that particularly challenging courses like Organic Chemistry and Calculus can derail students, ALLIES in STEM staff developed a Supplemental Instruction initiative to reinforce lessons. Upper division students who have successfully completed a given course lead weekly sessions where they review problems, dig deeper into challenging concepts and help students bridge any knowledge gaps. “Supplemental Instruction allows me to review the material presented in class, ask questions, go over problems and prepare for tests,” said Zsa Zsa Gabor, a first-generation sophomore majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology. “The atmosphere is very positive, with everyone supporting each other as we work through the material together.” Co-Director Paloma Vargas, an assistant professor of biology, said guiding the students toward their fullest potential is incredibly satisfying. “We watch them blossom from shy students intimidated by college and the sciences into confident young men and women heading off to international internships, presenting their research at conferences and proudly taking their place in the STEM disciplines.” SPRING 2020
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At UTA, IDEAS Center serves growing Hispanic, first-generation and transfer populations
Vistasp Karbhari Former President The University of Texas at Arlington.
Maria Martinez-Cosio Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs UTA.
By Vistasp Karbhari, Ph.D., and Maria Martinez-Cosio, Ph.D. In 2014, The University of Texas at Arlington became the largest public four-year university in Texas to receive the designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. Today, it is one of only 14 universities in the nation to also be designated as a Carnegie R-1 Very High Research Institution. The HSI designation allows UTA to better serve its growing Hispanic, first-generation and transfer student populations by accessing federal funding to continue to bridge excellence and access. Following the designation, a dedicated group of UTA faculty and staff targeted the th Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program Title V grant to address gaps in student success services.
An important element of the IDEAS Project is establishing faculty as partners in student success. In its fourth year, the project has partnered with 45 faculty who hosted 37 embedded tutors in 53 courses with high failure rates. More than 1,500 students in math courses engaged with these embedded tutors, who work closely with the teaching faculty. In addition, nearly 270 faculty participated in trainings on high-impact teaching practices, cultural competency and strategies for engaging Hispanic, low-income, first-generation and transfer students in active learning.
The IDEAS Project (Innovation, Diversity, Excellence, Access, and Success) was funded in 2015 and includes three components: the IDEAS Center, Online Tutoring and Mentoring, and Faculty Development.
Faculty participants’ level of understanding for working with high-need populations reached 85.8%, exceeding the 2020 goal of 75%, and 91% stated they are likely to implement these teaching strategies in their courses.
The IDEAS Center, located in UTA’s Central Library, led to the growth of a hub of student success services. The Center offers walk-up tutoring and mentoring to those transitioning to a four-year university, including transfer students, veterans and students re-entering school after a break. Approximately 45 peer educators have served approximately 4,000 students, both in-person and online, since the Center’s inception.
The IDEAS Project was a finalist for a 2019 Texas Higher Education STAR Award, as well as for Excelencia’s Seal of Approval, recognizing exceptional contributions to closing achievement gaps and serving Hispanic students. The IDEAS Project is producing excellent results and, in combination with other UTA initiatives, has helped improve Hispanic six-year graduation rates, with a 5% increase in the last year alone, bringing it in line with UTA’s overall rate.
On any given day, movable tables, white boards on wheels and chairs in the 2,000-square-foot IDEAS Center space are clustered around peer educators tutoring math students, nursing students in scrubs preparing for exams and others working at computer stations or with individual tutors in glass-enclosed
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quiet rooms. As the sixth-most diverse university in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2020 rankings, UTA and its IDEAS Center hosts students of all ethnicities and ages and from all socioeconomic backgrounds and nationalities.
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The success of the IDEAS Center for its target demographic has served as an example that is helping UTA assist other student populations in need.
STUDENTNEWS
HACU Student Opportunities The following are the 2020 HACU program application deadlines for college students: Southwest Airlines 16th Annual ¡Lánzate! / Take Off! Travel Program Application deadline: April 30 Ford College Community Challenge (C3) Grant Application deadline: June 1 HACU National Internship Program Federal: Application deadline: June 5 Program dates: Sept. 3 – Dec. 18 Corporate: Application deadline: April 15 Program dates: May 28 – Aug. 7
HACU ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute Scholarship Lake Buena Vista, Florida Conference dates: Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 Application deadline: June 26 HACU Academic Scholarships Application deadline: July 6 HACU Emerging Leaders’ Summit Texas A&M University-San Antonio Application deadline: Sept. 1 Event Date: Sept. 15
Visit hacu.net for program details and eligibility.
Welcome student members Student Affiliates Nicole Bertram, Alamo Colleges District (Texas) Leslie G. Bautista, Arizona State University (Ariz.) Hector Cardenas Zepeda, Aurora University (Ill.) Ulises Juan Trujillo Garcia, Boise State University (Idaho) Daniel Delgadillo-Gonzalez, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Calif.) Tanya Acosta, California State University, Fresno (Calif.) Chandel Salome Buelna, California State University, Los Angeles (Calif.) Claudia Sanchez, California State University, San Bernardino (Calif.) Eduardo Urena, College of Southern Nevada (Nev.) Leonardo Caballero, College of Staten Island, CUNY (N.Y.) Paula Mendoza, Colorado State University-Fort Collins (Colo.) Megan Gabrielle Moore, Colorado State University–Pueblo (Colo.) Phillip Ivan Flores, Colorado State University–Pueblo (Colo.) Luis Ochoa, Concordia University Texas (Texas) Chantellis Orengo, Florida Atlantic University (Fla.) Patricia Lynn Garcia, Florida International University (Fla.) Luisa Valle, Loyola Marymount University (Calif.) Sebastian A. Perez, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Mass.) Armando Andres Silva, Miami Dade College (Fla.) Alondra Marie Alvarez, Michigan State University (Mich.) Isabella V. Martinez, Mt. San Jacinto College (Calif.) Jessica Tarin, New Mexico State University (N.M.) Helen Uriostegui, North Park University (Ill.) Paul Orbe, Notre Dame of Maryland University (Md.) Eva Ducanis, Nova Southeastern University (Fla.) Yenifer Ramirez, Oregon State University (Ore.) Viridiana Mejia Montes, Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) Jonathan Martinez Valdez, Palo Alto College (Texas)
Soleil Rivera, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (P.R.) Alejandro Zepeda, Santa Clara University (Calif.) Alexander Medina, Texas A&M University (Texas) Raul Alejandro Zapata Lozano, Texas A&M International University (Texas) Amitha Payala, Texas A&M University-Kingsville (Texas) Gustavo De La Fuente, Texas A&M University-San Antonio (Texas) Silvia Jaramillo-Regalado, Union County College (N.J.) Gian Luis Serrano, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (P.R.) Samuel Jared Gonzalez Rivera, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (P.R.) Xavier A. Perez, University of California, San Diego (Calif.) Beatriz Bautista, University of Houston (Texas) Christian Edgardo Handal, University of Houston-Downtown (Texas) Sarah Sifuentes, University of the Incarnate Word (Texas) Hasler Zuniga, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (N.C.) Lauren Arribas, University of Pennsylvania (Pa.) Lisette Arroyo Galbán, University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo (P.R.) Ykailah Paola Nunez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez (P.R.) Noel Pagan Sanchez, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras (P.R.) Karla Aguilar, the University of Texas at Austin (Texas) Pablo Machado, the University of Texas at El Paso (Texas) Oscar Agustin Medrano, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Texas) Sebastian Bonilla, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Texas) Jacob Daniel Reyes, the University of Texas at San Antonio (Texas) Maria Vanesa Rivera, the University of Texas at San Antonio (Texas) Aurora De La Torre, Western Nevada College (Nev.) Luis Fernando Olvera, Western Oregon University (Ore.) Carlena Veller, Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago (Ill.) Nafisa Tabassum, York College, CUNY (N.Y.)
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HACU National Internship Program spring interns
HACU welcomed its 2020 spring interns with an orientation on Jan. 7, for college students serving internships in the Washington, D.C., metro area and field offices throughout the country. The spring session brought in over 120 college students from across the U.S. to participate in the program. As a result of the COVID 19 pandemic, some students returned home and approximately 100 students transitioned to telework to complete their internships. A list of students and their institutions are available at hacu.net. Agencies sponsoring spring interns include: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Library of Congress Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation U.S. Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service; Food and Nutrition Service; Forest Service; and Natural Resources Conservation Service U.S. Department of Commerce - U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health; Clinical Center; and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Fall applications being accepted HACU is accepting applications for fall internships that run from Sept. 3 - Dec. 18, 2020. The application deadline for the fall session is June 5, 2020. Student selected gain federal workforce experience working with professionals at federal departments and agencies for 10-15 weeks, as part of HACU’s National Internship Program.
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