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NEWSBRIEFSREGISTRATION DEADLINESSeptember 21 is the deadline to receive“early bird” registration discounts toattend HACU’s 18th Annual ConferenceOctober 16-19, 2004, in Miami, Florida.September 22 is the deadline for specialconference lodging rates at the MiamiInterContinentalHoteloverlookingBiscayne Bay in downtown Miami. Visitwww.hacu.net for online registrationforms, lodging information and conferenceschedule updates.HISPANIC NURSESThe Health Resources and ServicesAdministration of the U.S. Departmentof Health and Human Services awardedHACU member University of Texas atEl Paso a three-year, 675,000 grant torecruit Hispanic students into the nursingprofession. The grant will fund theuniversity’s “Retention and Recruitmentof Disadvantaged Hispanic NursingStudents” project. Only 2 percent of thenation’s registered nurses are Hispanic.SUMMER STUDYA group of high school students fromMexico City spent three weeks at HACUmember University of New Mexico (UNM)this summer as part of an intensive Englishlanguage course. UNM routinely recruitsMexican students who are interestedin taking undergraduate courses in theUnited States as part of a student bridgeprogram. “We’re investing in the future byworking with young people,” said UNMVice President for Student Affairs Eliseo“Cheo” Torres.TH E VOICE September 2004COMMUNITY32HACU member Miami Dade College’sNorth Campus was awarded a 252,949grant from the U.S. Department ofEducation to establish a CommunityTechnology Center in Liberty City, Florida.The new Community Technology Centerwill provide tutoring and computeraided instruction for remedial educationand technology training. North CampusPresident José Vicente said the newstate-of-the-art center “will also give thecommunity at large a highly accessibleand user-friendly setting to accesstechnology resources required for successin school and the workplace.”BUSINESS INCUBATORThe Business Development Incubatorat HACU member New Jersey CityUniversity (NJCU) was awarded a 1 million grant from the Jersey CityEconomic Development Corporation. Thegrant will provide facility renovation andstart-up funds. NCJU President CarlosHernandez said the business incubator,which will open in November, will helpsmall, new companies by providingreasonably priced office space and accessto shared services.RESEARCH NETWORKHACU associate members MichiganState University and the University ofMichigan joined Michigan’s Wayne StateUniversity to create a high-performanceresearch network. Organizers saythe project is especially critical for facultywhose research collaborations requirethe ability to transmit massive amountsof data across the network. The newresearchnetwork,theMichiganLambdaRail, is scheduled to be operationalby January 2005.HEALTH EDUCATIONThe Health Sciences Center at HACUassociate member Texas Tech Universityopened its third Area Health EducationCenter to promote health care careers forstudents. Texas Tech is a partner withWest Texas A&M University to operatethe new center in Amarillo, Texas. Thenew program will reach schools acrossrural West Texas to encourage students topursue careers in fields such as medicine,nursing, pharmacy and radiology.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYHACU member University of Miamibecame the only educational institutionto rank among the “100 Best Places toWork in IT” by ComputerWorld Inc.The University of Miami ranked first inthe Southeast and second in the nationin a survey of Information Technology(IT) professionals. “It is an honor to berecognized by ComputerWorld as a greatplace to work in IT,” said University ofMiami Vice President of InformationTechnology M. Lewis Temares. “Ourconstant focus is to create and sustain anatmosphere of excellence.”MULTICULTURAL HEALTH CAREHACU member New Mexico StateUniversity will offer a new programthis fall to provide doctoral and graduatestudents with hands-on experience inintegrative, multicultural health care.The Graduate Psychology EducationProgram is funded with a 422,550grant from the federal Health Resourcesand Services Administration. Theprogram will prepare students to providemultidisciplinary, culturally competenthealth care to residents living in medicallyunderserved communities.OVERVIEWIN THIS ISSUEPg. 3Pg. 4Pg. 5Pg. 6 Message from the PresidentNotes from WashingtonHACU Leadership FellowsSpecial Report: HACU’s 18thAnnual Conference PreviewPg. 9 Achievements & AwardsPg. 10 Positions and AnnouncementsABOUT OUR COVERHACU’s 18th Annual Conferencewill attract the nation’s attention tothe college and career needs of thecountry’s largest ethnic population.See page 6 for a Special Report onHACU’s 18th Annual Conference.MARK YOUR CALENDAR!HACU’s 18th Annual ConferenceOctober 16 –19 Miami, FloridaDon’t miss early registration discounts!HOW TO CONTACT USHACU National Headquarters8415 Datapoint Drive, Suite 400San Antonio, Texas, 78229Tel: 210-692-3805. Fax: 210-692-0823Web site: www.hacu.netE-mail: hacu@hacu.netHACU President: Antonio FloresHACU Washington D.C. OfficeOne Dupont Circle, Suite 605Washington, D.C. 20036Tel: 202-833-8361. Fax: 202-833-8367E-mail: govrel@hacu.netHACU Vice President, GovernmentRelations: Gumecindo SalasHACU National Internship ProgramOne Dupont Circle N.W., Suite 605Washington D.C. 20036Tel: 202-467-0893. Fax: 202-496-9177E-mail: hnip@hacu.netHNIP Director: Sandra PeñaherreraTo Advertise in The VoiceContact: Cynthia VelaTel: (210) 692-3805 Ext. 3242Fax: (210) 692-0823E-mail: cvela@hacu.net
NOTES FROM WASHINGTONNEW FUNDING PROPOSALSFORHSISBy Gumecindo SalasVice President, Government RelationsTH E VOICE September 2004H43Under the welcome leadership of U.S. RepresentativeACU’s longstanding partnershipHenry Bonilla of Texas, Chair of the House AppropriationswiththeU.S.DepartmentSubcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food andofAgriculture(USDA)willDrug Administration and Related Agencies, the Subcommitteetranslate into substantial new fundinghas marked up the agricultural appropriations bill with anopportunities for the Hispanic higherincrease in USDA funding for HSIs from 4.6 million for FYeducation community, thanks to the2004 to approximately 5.6 million for FY 2005. The measureoutstanding work of the new USDA/HACUnow goes to the Senate for a vote.Leadership Group.HACU is deeply grateful for the efforts of CongressmanHACU applauds USDA SecretaryBonilla to secure important new funding resources for HSIs.Ann Veneman for meeting with theHACU applauds the efforts of U.S. Representatives Joeleadership of HACU in Washington, D.C., in August to establishBaca of California, Dale Kildee of Michigan and Bennie G.the foundation for potential new support for Hispanic-ServingThompson of Mississippi, who introduced an amendment thatInstitutions (HSIs) on several fronts.would have increased the amount of USDA funding containedSecretary Veneman met with HACU President and CEOin the current House markup onAntonio R. Flores and USDA/proposed FY 2005 appropriationsHACULeadershipGroupby 1.5 million to more than 7.1member Jose Vicente, Presidentmillion ( 7,145,000).of Miami Dade College’s NorthHACU members of theThe amendment was notCampus in Florida.successful, but HACU looksIssues discussed includedUSDA/HACU Leadership Group are:forward to advocating forpotential new USDA researchsimilar legislation next yearfunding streams for HSIs,in support of those collegesand potential new initiatives to Jose Vicente, President,and universities that serve theaid HSIs in developing teacherMiami Dade College, North Campuslargest concentrations of oureducation infrastructure capacity, Agnes Mojica, Chancellor,Hispanic students.especially in areas of agricultureInter American University of Puerto Rico,On other fronts, HACUrelated fields of study.San German CampusisdisappointedinfinalVeneman, Flores and Vicentevotes on U.S. Department ofalso discussed an anticipated Michael Martin, President,Defense spending programsexpansionoftheUSDA’sNew Mexico State Universitytargeting HSIs. A House/Senatelongstanding partnership with John Welty, President,Conference Committee voted tothe acclaimed HACU NationalCalifornia State University-Fresnolower the final appropriationInternship Program. Miguel Nevarez, President,for U.S. Department of DefenseThe nation’s largest HispanicUniversity of Texas-Pan Americanprograms earmarked for HSIscollege internship program hasfrom 5 million in FY 2004 toplaced more than 5,000 top 4.25 million for FY 2005.Hispanic students in rewardingHACU is hopeful thatpaid internships at the USDA,Congress will revisit defenseother federal agencies andspending for HSIs in consideringleading corporations since theHACU’s proposals for the pendingHACU National Internship Programfive-year reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, whichwas founded in 1992.proposes major long-term spending increases in defenseHACU applauds Secretary Veneman for her extraordinaryrelated research and infrastructure support for HSIs.commitment to diversity and for her leadership in openingHACU is anticipating that many remaining federal agencyso many new doors to learning and career developmentand Title V appropriations proposals likely will not be decidedopportunities for our Hispanic students.before the November presidential election.HACU will advise its membership on new funding andHACU’s 18th Annual Conference October 16-19, 2004,research opportunities expected to evolve through the ongoingin Miami, Florida, will feature special sessions updatingwork of the USDA/HACU Leadership Group comprised ofparticipants on new and proposed funding opportunities forleaders of HACU member HSIs in California, Florida, NewHSIs, as well as legislative updates addressing FY 2005 andMexico, Puerto Rico and Texas.longer-term legislative agendas.HACU applauds HACU members of the USDA/HACUPlease register today at www.hacu.net to attend thisLeadership Group for their outstanding efforts to attractimportant national conference, and to take advantage ofimportant new funding, research and infrastructure supportfunding opportunities that will also be discussed at workshopsfor their institutions and for the national Hispanic higherled by the leadership of several federal agencies with directeducation community.oversight over future federal grant awards.Meanwhile, HACU anticipates that Congress will approvea substantial increase in appropriations in USDA funding forHSIs for federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2005.
LEADERSHIPHACU LEADERSHIPFELLOWS NAMEDTen HACU Leadership Fellows were selected as the nextgeneration of Hispanic higher education leaders for thecountry’s diverse college campuses and communities.The 10 Fellows comprise one of three teams of minorityeducators in this second year of the national Kellogg MinorityServing Institution (MSI) Leadership Program.Funded through the Alliance for Equity in Higher Educationwith a four-year, 6 million grant from the W.K. KelloggFoundation, the program is designed to identify and mentorthe next generation of Hispanic, Native American and AfricanAmerican higher education leaders.The Alliance was founded as the first unified voice for minorityhigher education by HACU representing Hispanic-ServingInstitutions, the American Indian Higher Education Consortium(AIHEC) representing Tribal Colleges and Universities and theNational Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education(NAFEO) representing the country’s Historically Black Collegesand Universities.Organizers predict that at least half the participants inthe Kellogg MSI Leadership Fellows Program will be servingas presidents or other high-ranking executives within thenext decade. Felicia Casados, Dean ofPlanning and Special Projects,Northern New MexicoCommunity College Ben Corpus, Vice President,Student Development andEnrollment Management,Hostos Community College,City University of New York Jozi De Leon, AssociateProvost, Academic Affairs, NewMexico State UniversityHACU Leadership Fellows for 2004–2005 pictured with(back row, left) HACU President and CEO, Antonio R. Floresand (back row right) HACU-Kellogg Leadership FellowsProgram Director, Patric Valdez.“HACU is excited about the second year of this dynamicprogram that will contribute to a new, dramatically more diverseera of leadership in the higher education community,” said HACUPresident and CEO Antonio R. Flores.HACU Leadership Fellows for 2004-2005: Jeronimo Dominguez, ViceProvost, Extended University,University of New Mexico Alfredo Gonzalez, Dean,Undergraduate Studies,California State University,Los Angeles Jaime Ortiz, Director, Officeof International Programs,Florida Atlantic University Rodolfo Rocha, Dean, Collegeof Arts and Humanities,University of Texas-PanAmerican Santiago Silva, VicePresident, Student Servicesand Development, South TexasCommunity College Hector Sepulveda, FacultyAdvisor, Development ofOutreach Programs andCultural and LinguisticCurricula, Stony BrookUniversity, New York Santos Torres Jr., Professor,Division of Social Work,California State University,SacramentoEXCITEMENT IS BUILDING FOR6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCESand peaceful cooperation,” saidHACU President and CEO AntonioR. Flores.“In this global, technology-driveneconomy, which is rapidly loweringthe barriers between individualcountries, promoting internationalcollaboration in education can bringabout the promise of prosperity and socialstability for all,” Flores said.HACU’s 6th International Conferencewill feature bilingual workshops andspecial plenary sessions on topicsranging from the international reach oftoday’s education technologies to crossborder academic, cultural and economicdevelopment trends.Santa Fe will be the site of HACU’s6th International Conference.Information,services,products,programs and technology resources forthe global higher education communitywill be showcased at the 6th InternationalConference Exhibit Hall.Visit the 6th International Conferencepage at www.hacu.net for upcoming“call for papers” announcements, earlyregistration discounts and regularlyposted conference updates.THE VOICE September 2004anta Fe, New Mexico, will be thesite for HACU’s 6th InternationalConference,“TechnologyandCulture: International Convergence,”scheduled May 22-24 in 2005.An international roster of public policyand education leaders will addressa conference designed to foster newstrategic partnerships and cross-borderinitiatives to promote the global reach ofHispanic higher education.The conference will take place at theEldorado Hotel in historic downtownSanta Fe.“United by our heritage, we also share amission to develop international educationpartnerships to advance a new era ofmulticultural understanding, leadership53
UPCOMING EVENTSHACU’S 18TH ANNUAL CONFERENCETO ADDRESS HISPANIC EDUCATION NEEDSTH E VOICE September 2004P6This year’s expanded Conference Exhibit Hall and Career Fairromoting the college and career needsofthecountry’slargestethnic will showcase exceptional products, services and programs forpopulation will be the focus of HACU’s the Hispanic higher education community, as well as valuable18th Annual Conference, “Championing scholarship, internship and employment opportunities.Daily workshops and special sessions will offer opportunitiesHispanic Higher Education Success: Investingin 21st Century America,” scheduled October to network, forge cross-effective partnerships, learn aboutnew funding opportunities and address how Hispanic higher16-19 in Miami, Florida.Online and downloadable registration education needs are being met in this presidential election year.This year’s Town Hall Meeting,forms are available“Political Party Platforms and Priorities:at www.hacu.net for the only“Our Investments in higherThe Post-Election Outlook for Hispanicnational Hispanic higher educationEducation,” will address howconference, which will take place thiseducation fuel our innovations, Higherissues of importance to the Hispanicyear at the Miami Intercontinentalhigher education community will beHotel overlooking Biscayne Bay ineconomic strength, progressaddressed in establishing post-electiondowntown Miami.and leadership.”priorities for the White House.“Our investments in higher educationA focus of several daily sessions willfuel our innovations, economic strength,social progress and leadership,” said HACU President and CEO be Hispanic higher education funding priorities in Congress forthe new federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 budget, and for the longerAntonio R. Flores.“Opening more doors to college for our Hispanic communities term as Congress prepares to vote on the five-year reauthorizationis crucial to serving a population that will have such a profound of the Higher Education Act.National leader Henry Cisneros, former United States Secretaryimpact on our future work force and leadership ranks,”of Housing and Urban Development, will join a stellar roster ofFlores said.The leadership of HACU’s more than 350 member and speakers scheduled to address the conference’s Opening Plenary,partner colleges and universities will join public policy makers, General Session, Partnership Luncheon and other special eventscorporate executives, community advocates, educators and that will also honor this year’s winners of HACU’s annual nationalstudents at workshops and keynote sessions showcasing changing and international leadership awards.New this year is the conference Power Lunch, which will featuredemographics, latest trends and model programs.Among this year’s distinguished conference sponsors are: remarks by The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, founder of theAT&T, Bank of America, Broward Community College, Central new House Hispanic-Serving Institutions Coalition in CongressIntelligence Agency, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, and member of the powerful House International RelationsFord Motor Company, Gateway, Hispanic Magazine, Hispanic Committee. Media trends will be the topic of Power Lunch speakerNetwork, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Jorge Ramos, the nationally acclaimed Miami-based co-anchorMiami Herald, Mun2, National Council of La Raza, Nextel, for Univision.HACU’s member institutions collectively serve more than twoTelemundo, TIAA-CREF, United States Coast Guard, UnitedStates Department of Agriculture, Universia, Univision, University thirds of all Hispanic higher education students in the mainlandof Miami, VISTA Magazine, and Wal-Mart.Continued on page 7
UPCOMING EVENTSContinued from page 6United States and Puerto Rico. HACU’s international membershipincludes leading higher education institutions throughout LatinAmerica and in Spain.INTERNATIONAL TOPICSSessions on international topics ranging from cross-borderpartnerships to the worldwide reach of new distance learningtechnologies will be featured at HACU’s 18th Annual Conference.HACU’s 18th Annual Conference International Plenary,“International Academic Cooperation: Opportunities andChallenges,” will explore the evolving role of the globalHispanic community of higher learning. New this year is“Building Connections,” a special international higher educationnetworking session.A new conference roundtable this year will focus on currentadministrative trends in accreditation standard and procedures,institutional assessment trends and their impact on Hispanichigher education.A series of workshops and interactive roundtable sessionson grants and funding opportunities will feature the collectiveexpertise of leading federal and private sector grant providers,grant program directors and veteran grant recipients.Separate technology and science roundtables will focuson current issues, effective partnerships led by HACU andHACU member institutions for teaching, cutting-edge research,fellowships and capacity building initiatives.Model K-16 pipeline initiatives will be featured, as wellas leadership, workforce development, workplace diversity,distance learning, undergraduate and graduate studentassessment trends, health care, student retention, studentservices and community outreach.Hundreds of top Hispanic college students from throughout thecountry will attend Student Track events including a Career Fairand daily workshops on resume building, career development,networking, scholarship and internship opportunities.The Exhibit Hall’s Career Fair will be open to all Miami collegestudents and recent graduates.Students, educators and employers also can learn moreabout the acclaimed HACU National Internship Program, thelargest Hispanic college internship program in the country, whichthis summer surpassed the 5,000-mark for student participationsince 1992.SPECIAL CONFERENCE TOURSVisit the 18th Annual Conference Page at www.hacu.netfor information about these 18th Annual Conference OffSite Tours:Friday, October 15 Everglades Experience Day with a DesignerSTUDENT FOCUSA pre-conference, pre-collegiate Youth Leadership Fairwill invite hundreds of Miami area students to participatein a day-long event that will offer financial aid and collegepreparation information.Saturday, October 16 All Over Miami Tour Little Havana AdventureABOUT THE CONFERENCE EXHIBITORSMPlanning Board, The PhD Project, Hispanic Outlook inHigher Education, National Minority Golf Foundation, NewMexico State University, New Mexico Tech, Swift & Company,U.S. Census Bureau, Federal Trade Commission and TheEnvironmental Careers Organization.18th Annual Conference Exhibitors will include the NationalInstitutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control, NationalInstitute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease,National Institute of Child Health and Human Development,Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Social SecurityAdministration, “Ticket to Work,” and National Archives andRecords Administration.Also participating in this year’s Exhibit Hall are the NationalResearch Council of the National Academies, Internal RevenueService, the GSA’s Hispanic Task Force, Federal DepositInsurance Corporation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, AirForce Recruiting, TIAA-CREF, U.S. Immigration and CustomsEnforcement, Social Security Administration and Council forthe International Exchange of Scholars.THE VOICE September 2004any of the best known names in business, academia,the media, community service, philanthropy andgovernment will showcase their products, programsand services at HACU’s 18th Annual Conference.An expanded Exhibit Hall at this year’s conference willfeature a Career Fair open to Miami area college students andrecent graduates, in addition to daily networking opportunitiesfor all conference attendees.Among this year’s exhibitors are the United States CoastGuard, University of Miami, Bank of America, Gateway,Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Hispanic Magazine,Freddie Mac, League of United Latin American Citizens(LULAC), Hobsons and The College Board.This year’s Exhibit Hall will showcase outstanding services,information and valuable resources for the Hispanic highereducation community, as well as rewarding internship,fellowship, scholarship and career opportunities.Also among this year’s exhibitors are the U.S. Departmentof Commerce, Credit Smart Espanol, the Certified Financial73
CONFERENCE HILIGHTSPRE-CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTETraining the next generation of Hispanic higher educationpresidents and senior executives will be the focus ofthe pre-conference 3rd Annual Latino/Latina HigherEducation Leadership Institute at HACU’s 18th AnnualConference in Miami.The pre-conference institute, “Preparing Today’s Latina/Latino Leader,” is scheduled Saturday. October 16, atthe Miami Intercontinental Hotel, the site of HACU’s 18thAnnual Conference.This dynamic forum for early, mid-level and senior-leveladministrators and leaders will allow participants to learn,interact with top Hispanic presidents and others, shareexperiences, network and explore strategies for making highereducation institutions more responsive to the needs of Hispanicand other under-served students.Topics will include: Higher Education Policy and Organization Academic and Student Affairs Access and Retention Transformational Leadership Latino/a Change Agents Career DevelopmentThe leadership institute is open to participants attendingHACU’s annual conference. Visit the leadership institute page atwww.hacu.net for registration forms and additional information.HACU’S 2ND ANNUAL “CELEBRA EDUCACIÓN”H“The Hispanic higher education communityACU will host its 2nd Annual “Celebraapplauds the extraordinary accomplishmentsEducación” Fundraiser and Dinner inof Dr. Padrón as a national leader in openingMiami, Florida, to benefit Hispanicso many new doors to college for our country’scollege student programs and scholarships.largest ethnic population,” said HACU PresidentThe national event will also feature a tributeand CEO Antonio R. Flores. “We welcome thisfrom the leadership of the Hispanic higheropportunity to celebrate a true champion ofeducation community to Miami Dade CollegeHispanic higher education.”District President Eduardo Padrón, who presidesMiami Dade College, which enrolls moreover the college with the largest Hispanicthan 160,000 students at its six campuses andenrollment in the country.additional outreach centers, ranks first nationallyThe 2nd Annual “Celebra Educación”in associate’s degrees awarded to minorities andFundraiser and Dinner will be held theto Hispanics, and holds the number one rankingevening of October 15th, at the Miamifor overall degrees awarded.Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Miami. TheHACU’s 2nd AnnualPadrón, a renowned national advocate forhotel will be the site of HACU’s 18th Annual“Celebra Educación willunderserved populations in higher education, is aConference October 16-19.feature a tribute to Miamipast recipient of the Chief Executive of the YearA portion of the proceeds from the DinnerDade College Presidentaward from the Association of Community Collegeand Fundraiser will benefit HACU’s studentEduardo Padrón.Trustees. He is the recipient of numerous awardsprograms and services, including scholarshipand honors, including the highest distinctionsand internship programs for students attendingfrom the countries of France, Spain, and Argentina.HACU member colleges and universities.For more information about HACU’s 2nd Annual CelebraAt the event, a special award will be presented toEducación event, please visit www.hacu.net.Padrón, a founding member and past chair of the HACUGoverning Board.TH E VOICE September 2004MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT8Continued from page 3discussions of the Leadership Group also focused on a majorincrease in Title V funding requests by the U.S. Department ofEducation for federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2006.Additionally, HACU members of the Leadership Group arerequesting support for HACU’s recommendation that thePresident of the United States create a national President’sBoard of Advisors on Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), andthat he appoint presidents and chancellors of HSIs to serve onthis urgently needed new board.By Executive Order of the President, two such advisory groupsalready exist to represent other minority higher educationconcerns: the President’s Board of Advisors on Tribal Collegesand Universities, and the President’s Board of Advisors forHistorically Black Colleges and Universities.These boards are important national voices for the country’sMinority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), with their membersserving as formal advisors to the U.S. Secretary of Education andalso regularly submitting formal reports to the President on howbest to strengthen MSIs. Although HSIs constitute the largestnumber of MSIs, a President’s Board of Advisors on HSIs has yetto be established.HACU is confident the remarkable dedication of the newU.S. Department of Education/HACU Leadership Group will atlast secure support for a President’s Board of Advisors on HSIsas part of what will surely prove an extraordinary new era ofnational leadership for Hispanic higher education.
ACHIEVEMENT & AWARDSACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDSUTPA PRESIDENTBlandinaCardenas,former dean of the Collegeof Education and HumanDevelopment at HACUmember University ofTexas at San Antonio,has been named presidentBlandinaofHACUmemberCardenasUniversity of Texas-PanAmerican. Cardenas succeeds MiguelNevarez, who announced his retirementfrom the presidency after serving theinstitution for 32 years.CHAIR-ELECTJ. Michael Ortiz, presidentofHACUassociatemember California StatePolytechnic University atPomona, has been namedboard chair-elect of theAmerican Association forJ. MichaelHigher Education. He willOrtizbecome board chair nextyear. Before coming to Cal Poly Pomona in2003, Ortiz was provost and vice presidentof academic affairs at HACU memberCalifornia State University at Fresno.NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDSManuel Aragon on July 1 became the16th president of HACU member NewMexico Highlands University. He beganhis career in public service as an assistantdistrict attorney. From numerous rankingpositions in the New Mexico Legislature,Aragon was an ardent supporter of highereducation. His state Senate constituentscontinuously returned him to office everyelection since 1974. He was elected Senatepresident pro-tempore, serving from 1988to 2000, and served as co-chair of theLegislative Council during those years.EXECUTIVE OFFICERMargie C. Huerta, former chief academicofficer at Dona Ana Branch CommunityCollege in New Mexico, has been namedCampus Executive Officer of the HACUmember community college – a branchof HACU member New Mexico StateUniversity. Before coming to Dona AnaBranch Community College in 2000,Huerta was dean of arts and humanitiesat HACU member Austin CommunityCollege in Texas.BOARD OF TRUSTEESLaura I. Rendon, who holds the VeffieMilstead Jones Endowed Chair in theCollege of Education at HACU memberCalifornia State University-Long Beach,has been appointed to the board oftrustees for Naropa University in Boulder,Colorado. Rendon, a prolific writerand scholar on issues of diversity, hasbeen named by the Chronicle of HigherEducation as one of the nat
October 16-19, 2004, in Miami, Florida. September 22 is the deadline for special conference lodging rates at the Miami InterContinental Hotel overlooking Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami. Visit www.hacu.net for online registration forms, lodging information and conference schedule updates. HISPANIC NURSES The Health Resources and Services
