National Hispanic educational association welcomes five board members and announces officers
San Antonio, TX – The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
(HACU) has announced the election of five new members to the HACU
Governing Board and of new officers, enhancing its board and its mission
to champion Hispanic higher education.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Dennis A. Ahlburg, Dr. Robert
G. Frank, Mr. Jerry Gattegno, Dr. Sharon Hahs and Dr. Félix V. Matos
Rodríguez to HACU’s Governing Board,” said HACU President and CEO
Antonio R. Flores. “These accomplished leaders have been involved with
HACU efforts and their insight in higher education and philanthropy will
benefit the association in helping to ensure Hispanic success in
higher education at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and emerging
HSIs.”
Dennis A. Ahlburg, Ph.D., became the 18th
president of Trinity University (TX) in January 2010. Dr. Ahlburg has
an impressive background as an internationally respected authority on
the impact of population growth on development and the economics of
higher education.
Robert G. Frank, Ph.D., became the president of
the University of New Mexico on June 1, 2012. Dr. Frank has held
leadership positions which include serving as provost and senior vice
president for academic affairs, dean, assistant to the dean and
professor.
Jerry Gattegno is a senior
multistate tax partner in the New York Office of Deloitte Tax LLP.
Gattegno is the founding partner of Deloitte’s leading multistate tax
practice and has 40 years of experience serving the sophisticated tax
needs of Deloitte’s largest and most complex clients.
Sharon K. Hahs, Ph.D., became the president of Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) on February 1, 2007. Dr. Hahs has more than 30 years experience in higher education.
Félix V. Matos Rodríguez,
Ph.D., became the 6th President of Eugenio María de Hostos Community
College of The City University of New York (CUNY) on July 1, 2009.
Trained as a social scientist, Dr. Matos Rodríguez previously held
leadership positions in foundations, universities, policy centers, and
branches of government, including service as Secretary of the
Department of the Family for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
“HACU is fortunate to have visionaries on its board to guide
the association in fulfilling its mission. We are looking forward to
working with board members and those who will serve as officers of
HACU’s Governing Board, and will always be grateful to the members that
have completed their terms,” said Flores.
New officers of the board are: Dr. Jorge Iván
Vélez-Arocho, chair, President of Pontificia Universidad Católica de
Puerto Rico; Dr. Tomás Morales, vice chair, President of California
State University-San Bernardino; Dr. Rita Cepeda, secretary, Chancellor
of San José/Evergreen Community College District; Dr. William Flores,
treasurer, President of University Houston, Downtown; and Dr. Sandra
Serrano, immediate past chair, Chancellor of Kern Community College
District.
Board members who recently completed their terms are: Dr.
Milton Gordon, former President of California State
University-Fullerton; Dr. Roy Flores, former Chancellor of Pima
Community College; Dr. David Schmidly, former President of University of
New Mexico; Dr. Leslie Navarro, former President of Morton College;
and Mr. Angel Herrera, Regional Vice President of ARAMARK.
HACU governing board members serve three-year terms with the
opportunity to be re-elected to a second term. A complete listing of
current board members can be found at the HACU’s website, or by clicking here.
About HACU
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) was
established in 1986 with a founding membership of 18 institutions.
Today, HACU represents more than 400 colleges and universities committed
to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin
America and Spain. HACU is the only national association representing
existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).
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