Mission
The mission of The Association is to promote greater involvement and representation of Hispanic and Latino employees and students at Â鶹´«Ã½; to advocate issues of Hispanic and Latino employees, including but not limited to their recruitment and their retention; to enhance the status and opportunities of Hispanic and Latino employees; and to provide networking opportunities and a forum for Hispanic and Latino issues.
Purpose
The Hispanic and Latino Employee Association (HLEA) was established January 2010 to support the needs and interests of Hispanic and Latino employees at Â鶹´«Ã½. The Association shall promote the concerns of the University's Hispanic and Latino employees and serve as a voice for Hispanic and Latino employees and students. The Association shall support the mission and integrity of Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½).
Goals
- Monitor/enhance the recruitment and retention of Hispanic and Latino employees.
- Enhance the recruitment of prospective Hispanic and Latino students and the retention of Hispanic and Latino students attending Â鶹´«Ã½.
- Cultivate a sense of community among campus Hispanic and Latino employees.
- Serve as an advocate for Hispanic and Latino employees.
- Provide opportunities for social and professional networking.
- Provide a forum for Hispanic and Latino employees to communicate as a unified voice.
- Strengthen communication and collaboration with various campus groups with similar goals and objectives.
- Support outreach initiatives as determined by The Association.
Executive Board
President
Manuela Monteilh ()
Vice President
Maria Doran ()
Treasurer
Ana Williams ()
Social
Linda Caulkins ()
Secretary
Vacant
Resources
- : national association that represents more than 400 institutions committed to helping Hispanics succeed in higher education.
- : non-profit organization providing networking opportunities for university faculty, staff, and community members in order to promote and support higher education among the Latino community.