Dr. 弗洛勒斯 elected chair of the Governing Board of the HACU

Dr. 迈克•弗洛, 澳门新葡京博彩地区校长, has been elected the 2022-2023 chair of the Governing Board of the Hispanic Association of 大学 and Universities (HACU). 

“现在, 更甚于以往, HACU’s role is vital as we collectively champion Hispanic higher education success by advocating for federal funding and learning opportunities to better meet the needs of our diverse populations,弗洛雷斯说. “我很荣幸能担任这个角色, alongside the newly elected HACU governing board members, to help our Hispanic students across the country succeed.”

今天, HACU represents more than 500 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S.美国、波多黎各、拉丁美洲、西班牙和美国.S. 学区. Thousands of young Hispanics benefit from HACU's internships, 奖学金, college retention and advancement programs, 基础的支持, and career development opportunities and programs. 

“We are very pleased to welcome 迈克•弗洛 as chair of HACU’s Governing Board. We have had the privilege of working with Mike as a board member and his unwavering commitment to HACU makes him the ideal person to lead our Association’s governance,HACU总裁兼首席执行官Antonio R. 弗洛勒斯. “HACU also welcomes five new members to our board who are all champions of Hispanic education. 我们期待着与他们合作.”

Dr. 弗洛勒斯 assumed the role of chancellor of the 澳门新葡京博彩区 on Oct. 1, 2018, after unanimous vote by the 澳门新葡京博彩区 校董会. With more than 20 years of service to the 澳门新葡京博彩区, Dr. 弗洛勒斯 possesses the distinction of being the ninth appointed chancellor and the first Hispanic chancellor in the district’s history. He has served as a member of the HACU Governing Board since 2014. 

All five of the 阿拉莫大学 are designated as Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) with one holding the unique distinction as both an HSI and a Historically Black 大学 and University (HBCU). 

Several of the 阿拉莫大学 consistently rank in lists for the top community colleges for serving the highest number of Hispanic/Latino students and associate degrees granted to Hispanic/Latino students. Over 66% of 澳门新葡京博彩区 students are Hispanic. Nearly half of its students are considered economically disadvantaged and 73% rely on financial aid and 奖学金 to pay tuition.

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