The Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education is a professional association committed to the improvement of educational and employment opportunities for Hispanics in higher education.
Dear Member and Guest,
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February 9, 2012
Dear TACHISTAS,
Conéctate! A simple, but powerful expression that will be heard throughout the coming year. With the state of Chicano/Latin@ civil rights presently in Texas and throughout the nation, it is our time to come together to unite and raise our voices.
We just celebrated the 37th Annual TACHE Conference in Galveston, Texas. The theme “Too Big to Fail: Promoting Social Connections for Latin@ Success – Conéctate” served as the catalyst for a variety of discussions that brought us together with one common objective – unity. It was an opportunity for us to engage in dialogue, share ideas and knowledge, network with colleagues and emerge with a strong resolve to move our community forward.
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Letter from our President
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Several speakers, including Dr. Richard Tapia, Rice University, Dr. Raymund Paredes, Commissioner, THECB, Dr. José Angel Gutiérrez, University of Texas-Arlington, Luis Figueroa, MALDEF, Dr. Carolina Castillo Crimm, Retired Professor, Sam Houston State University, Dr. Jude Valez, University of Texas-San Antonio and Terri Daniels, THECB, addressed the current climate and issues in higher education. A Presidents Panel led by Dr. William Flores, University of Houston-Downtown, Dr. Judith Garcia, University of Texas-Brownsville and Dr. Juan Maldonado, Laredo Community College discussed ways to develop our future Latino leaders in higher education.
The TACHE Board is committed to continue to build a strong organization that will serve the needs of our community in higher education. Several initiatives are planned to transition into the next year. Communication is an essential tool that will be used to build our strengths. Outreach to current and potential members, current and new chapters, and to students and new professionals is vital.
At this year’s conference, special attention was focused on a student development component. Students demonstrated strong leadership in a variety of settings. From those experiences, a renewed energy emerged for us to continue the mentoring and support of our students and new professionals.
This particular venue for communication will change during the year. As initiatives take place, data becomes available, issues arise, challenges are addressed and successes, achievements and accomplishments are made, this letter will be updated so that you have the latest information regarding TACHISTAS throughout the state.
Abrazos,
Linda Contreras Bullock
TACHE President, 2012
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