HACU’s Annual Conference provides a unique forum for the sharing of information and ideas for the best and most promising practices in the education of Hispanics. The conference goals are to:

• showcase successful, effective, and exemplary programs and initiatives of HACU member institutions
• promote and expand partnerships and strategic alliances for collaboration between HACU member institutions and public-
  and private-sector organizations
• foster and identify graduate education opportunities for Hispanic students and graduates
• deliberate policy issues affecting the education opportunities of Hispanics, including HACU’s legislative agenda
• promote greater Hispanic participation in scholarships, fellowships, internships and other such programs funded
  by private and government organizations
• discuss emerging trends in higher education affecting Hispanics and HSIs, e.g., distance learning, student-centered
  learning, outcomes assessment, and cross-national accreditation

Executive Director Melody Gonzales will be participating in a Fireside Chat with Federal Agency Leaders and Program Opportunities for HSIs on Monday, October 10. She will be joined with leaders from U.S. Department of State, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Department of Labor.