2015 HACU Membership Directory

2015 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
MEMBER SERVICES
Government Relations
The Government Relations Office serves as HACU’s chief advocacy arm in Washington, D.C., and represents Hispanic-Serving
Institutions (HSIs) and Hispanic students before the U.S. Congress.
Advocacy – HACU efforts have been instrumental in convincing Congress to appropriate funds for Hispanic-Serving Institutions
(HSIs) and other institutions which support Hispanic student success in higher education. Title V funding has increased from $12
million in 1995 to $109.2 million in 2015. Other grants programs in the United States Departments of Agriculture, Defense, and
Housing and Urban Development bring the cumulative federal commitment to HSIs to over $2.4 billion as a result of HACU’s
advocacy efforts.
Legislative Agenda – HACU’s Legislative Agenda is presented during the annual Capitol Forum. The Agenda addresses Hispanic
higher education needs across the K-20 pipeline and beyond. It also identifies appropriations requests for programmatic
funding for HSIs during the upcoming federal fiscal year and identifies long-range education, labor, research and outreach
priorities for HSIs through amendment recommendations for the reauthorization of major legislation, including the Higher
Education Act, the Farm Bill, the National Science Foundation, the Energy Act, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act,
immigration reform, and other legislation of major interest to HSIs and the nation’s Hispanic community.
Member Advisories and Action Alerts – Electronic notifications provide members with the latest legislative developments,
encourage legislative interaction with congressional members on specific legislative matters and report on funding
opportunities for HSIs. Individual institutional requests for guidance, specific legislative and statistical information, and support
are also facilitated by HACU.
Memoranda of Understanding and Partnership Agreements – More than 30 agreements have been signed with federal
agencies, corporate partners, and international organizations.
Regional Office – In 2005, HACU established a regional office to serve Western States in Sacramento, California. HACU’s
regional presence enables the association to take an active role in state and local efforts to ensure Hispanic student success
and enhance collaboration for addressing national and local legislative matters.
Conferences and Events
Annual Conference – HACU’s largest gathering is the Annual Conference, which provides an opportunity to showcase
successful programs for Hispanics, collaborate with colleges and universities around the world, and promote discussions on
how to best serve Hispanic students, faculty, and administrators.
The National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education – Held annually in Washington, D.C., the Capitol Forum provides
member institutions the opportunity to learn about legislative issues affecting Hispanic higher education. Delegations visit
Capitol Hill to speak to congressional leaders and promote the important role of HSIs in achieving Hispanic student success in
higher education.
Biennial International Conference – The International Conference brings together institutions of higher education from the U.S.
and abroad to promote discussions and programs related to student and faculty exchanges, dual degree programs and the
internationalization of institutions of higher education.
Deans’ Forum – In conjunction with HACU’s Annual Conference, the Deans’ Forum on Hispanic Higher Education provides
college and university deans and senior administrators an opportunity to network and discuss issues and opportunities for the
academic success of Hispanic students in higher education.
Latino/a Higher Education Leadership Institute – The HACU Latino/a Higher Education Leadership Institute is part of a multipronged
effort to promote Latino/a leadership development at HSIs and higher education institutions. Through the Latino/a
Leadership Institute, early, mid-, and senior-level Latino/a higher education administrators and leaders collaborate and share
their expertise. The institute creates the opportunity to explore and discuss leadership challenges and strategies for making
higher education institutions more responsive to the educational needs of Latinos and other underrepresented groups.
Youth Leadership Development Forum – In conjunction with HACU’s Annual Conference, the Youth Leadership Development
Forum provides middle and high school students with pre-collegiate planning and preparation activities. The activities focus
on college preparation, college readiness, campus visits and career workshops.
Student Services
Paid Internships – The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) recruits college students for paid summer or semester-long
internships and cooperative assignments at federal agencies and private corporations in Washington, D.C., and throughout
the country. These ten- or fifteen-week assignments give college students hands-on experience in a variety of careers in the
federal and corporate sectors.
HNIP is HACU’s largest student program and annually places hundreds of students at federal agencies and major corporations.
Internships are available during the spring, summer, and fall academic sessions and offer students the opportunity to earn
college credit for their internship.
Scholarships – The HACU Scholarship Program awards academic scholarships to students attending HACU-member institutions
to help defray college expenses. Scholarship applications are announced in January and students submit an online application
for awards in the fall semester.
Southwest Airlines “Lánzate-Dándole Alas a Tu Éxito/Giving Flight to Your Success” Travel Award Program – Through a
competitive scholarship selection process, Southwest Airlines provides round-trip tickets to students with socio-economic need
who travel away from home to pursue their higher education goals.
HACU Annual Conference Student Track Program & Scholarships – The HACU Annual Conference Student Track provides an
information-sharing forum for students and professionals to discuss topics addressing career and professional development,
educational, leadership and cultural opportunities. Scholarship opportunities are offered to college students to participate in
HACU’s Conference Student Track held during the fall semester. Additionally, students can participate in the Student Track as
a student delegate, which encourages colleges and universities to sponsor students to attend the conference.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
The Office of International Affairs is responsible for promoting and facilitating international initiatives involving HACU-member
institutions. As part of its central role in promoting the international dimension of the Association, this department looks to increase
and retain international membership.
HACU works closely with international member institutions to respond to their interests and needs, particularly as they relate to
the establishment of international collaboration agreements with U.S. higher education institutions. HACU also provides study
abroad opportunities for students through its partnerships with study abroad providers.
HACU’s Annual Conferences continue to offer opportunities for national and international members to interact with each
other to explore mutually beneficial partnerships. The Annual Conference program includes an International Plenary Session,
as well as workshops with international content and an international networking session. Every other year, HACU also hosts an
International Conference. Planning efforts are already underway for the 12th International Conference to be held in 2017.
HACU has partnership agreements with: the Federation of Private Mexican Institutions of Higher Education (FIMPES); the
National Association of Universities and Institutions of Higher Education (ANUIES); Inter-American Organization for Higher
Education (IOHE); the Organization of American States (OAS); the Government of Spain through the Ministry of Education
and Science; Global Learning Semesters; the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS); IES Abroad; and the Governments
of the States of Jalisco and Veracruz, Mexico.These agreements represent strategic alliances that will continue to expand
opportunities for students and faculty from HACU-member institutions to participate in international programs. A discussion
board and international opportunities page is available on HACU’s website to encourage international dialogue and promote
international programs.
PUBLICATIONS
HACU-member institutions receive several publications on a regular basis including an electronic newsletter, The Voice of
Hispanic Higher Education magazine, the HACU Membership Directory and the Annual Report. Individuals at HACU-member
institutions can also subscribe to The Voice magazine at a discounted member rate. All HACU-member institutions are listed
in HACU’s Annual Report, conference programs, and the HACU website. Members are also offered the opportunity to be
“Featured Institutions” on HACU’s website.
ADVERTISING
2015 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Advertising opportunities are available at discounted rates for HACU-member institutions in The Voice of Hispanic Higher
Education magazine, online job postings, and HACU conference programs.
Member addresses can be purchased at a discounted member rate using the HACU Merchandise Order form on HACU’s
website. HACU also offers two online employment services, which include the ProTalento Résumé Database and Job
Opportunity links. HACU partners can have access to the ProTalento Résumé Database to search for diverse talent to fill
job openings. Through the Job Opportunity links, HACU partners can post their job vacancies or link directly to their own
employment pages so job seekers can access any available job listings.
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