Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Annual Conference

Posted by on April 7, 2006

[posted from Higher Ed Service-Learning listserv]

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
HACU’s 20th Annual Conference
“Twenty Years of Championing Hispanic Higher Education”

http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Annual_Conference1_EN.asp?SnID=339190472

October 28-31, 2006
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, Texas

Conference Objectives

HACU’s Annual Conference provides a unique forum for the sharing of information and ideas for the best and most promising practices in the education of Hispanics. The conference goals are to:
– showcase successful, effective, and exemplary programs and initiatives of HACU member institutions
– promote and expand partnerships and strategic alliances for collaboration between HACU member institutions and public- and private-sector organizations
– foster and identify graduate education opportunities for Hispanic students and graduates
– deliberate policy issues affecting the education opportunities of Hispanics, including HACU’s legislative agenda
– promote greater Hispanic participation in scholarships, fellowships, internships and other such programs funded by private and government organizations
– increase HSI and Hispanic awareness and readiness to participate in foundation-supported programs
– discuss emerging trends in higher education affecting Hispanics and HSIs, e.g., distance learning, student-centered learning, outcomes assessment, and cross-national accreditation