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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities invites staff from its member institutions to participate in two free HSI funding opportunities workshops being offered as pre-conference events of HACU’s 26th National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education, virtual event. Workshops will close once they have reached capacity.
Federal Funding Opportunities for HSIs - Pre-conference Session I
APRIL 12 | 1:00 - 2:30pm EDT
National Science Foundation representative will discuss grants and other funding opportunities for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
Moderator: Marla Franco, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Provost, Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives, The University of Arizona
Presenter: Erika Camacho, Ph.D., Program Director, Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI Programs), National Science Foundation
Federal Funding Opportunities for HSIs - Pre-conference Session II
APRIL 12 | 2:30 - 2:45pm EDT
National Endowment for the Humanities and U.S. Department of Agriculture representatives will discuss funding opportunities available for colleges and universities.
Moderator: Moises Almendariz, Director, HSI Initiatives, Hartnell College
Presenters: Adriana Cutler, Program Officer, Division of Preservation and Access, National Endowment for the Humanities
Irma Lawrence, Ed.D., National Program Leader, Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Advocacy 101
APRIL 12 | 4:30 - 5:30pm EDT
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities representative will discuss advocacy strategies in preparation for meetings with federal representatives.
Presenter: Erica Romero, Assistant Vice President for State Advocacy, HACU