First Leadership Summit
We take this opportunity to thank all of you who attended the First Leadership Summit on Monday, March 15, 2010 in Corbett Center. The theme of this year's Summit was "Conexiones y Lecciones: Educating Tomorrow's Leaders". Over 170 individuals pre-registered for the Summit, while more than 190 people attended the Summit. Attendees included NMSU and DACC faculty, staff, students and community members from Las Cruces. We are grateful that Melanie Goodman from U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman's Office, Dolores Archuleta, former Las Cruces Mayor Pro Temp, and Gilbert Apodaca, President of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce de Las Cruces, joined us all day. Virginia Hernandez graciously served as our official photographer. Students from ENLACE and the Government Department volunteered throughout the day to help make the Summit a success.
Former Governor Toney Anaya gave an inspiring speech at our luncheon. Other speakers included Regent Javier Gonzales, Regent Chris Anaya, President Barbara Couture, Provost Jay Jordan, Dr. Ricardo Jacquez, President Margie Huerta (DACC), and President Cheri Jimeno (NMSU-Alamogordo). In addition, many distinguished faculty and student leaders served as panelists. All of our panels were successful and well attended. A reception was be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the O'Donnell Hall Atrium. Melanie Goodman from Senator Bingaman's office, Art Terrazas from Congressman Harry Teague's office, Senator Stephen Fischmann, Senator Mary Jane Garcia, Senator Mary Kay Papen. and Rep. Joni Gutierrez were presented with Certificates of Appreciation at the reception. We appreciate the hard work of all our elected officials. Finally, we also thank Paul Gutierrez, Margie Huerta, Ricardo Jacquez, and Margie Huerta for their financial support, which enabled us to host a very successful Summit. The program is shown below.
HFSC Leadership Summit
Monday, March 15, 2010-Corbett Center Auditorium
8:00 a.m. Welcome: Provost Jay Jordan and DACC President Margie Huerta
9-9:50 a.m. Session A “Civil Rights Issues and Challenges”
Moderator: Dr. Carlos Posadas
Presenters: “Learning from the Chicano Movement to Develop Future Leaders”
Dr. Robert Duran, Dept. of Criminal Justice
“Missing Chapter in Constitutional Law: Latinos and the American Legal System”
Mr. Marc Legarreta, Dept. of Government
“Honoring the Legacy of Cesar Chavez”
Mr. Adam Trejo, Dept. of Government
10 -10:50 a.m. Session B “Best Practices in Hispanic Student Retention, Graduation, Transfer and Leadership”
Moderator: Ms. Sylvia Duran Nickerson
Panelists: Dr. Margie Huerta, President- DACC
Dr. Cheri Jimeno, President NMSU-Alamogordo
11-11:50 a.m. Session C “Developing Tomorrow’s Hispanic Leaders”
Moderator: Dr. Ricardo Jacquez
Panelists: Mr. Javier Gonzales, Regent New Mexico State University
Mr. Chris Anaya, Regent New Mexico State University
12 -1:30 p.m. Leadership Summit Luncheon, Keynote speech given by Toney Anaya, former Governor of New Mexico
1:45-2:15 p.m. Session D “Sharing Leadership Lessons for Success”
Moderator: Dr. Viola Fuentes
Speaker: Dr. Barbara Couture, NMSU President
2:30-3:50 p.m. Session E “Programs Supporting Latina(o)s”
Moderator: Dr. Laura Gutierrez Spencer
Panelists: Dr. Bill Quintana, Dept. of Chemistry and RISE
Mr. David Morales, Las Cruces Public Schools ENLACE
Dr. Laura Gutierrez Spencer, Chicano Programs
Ms. Michelle Montaño, CAMP
Ms. Julia C. Garcia, Hispanic Council
4-4:50 p.m. Session F “Connecting Leadership and Education Policy”
Moderator: Ms. Yesenia Godoy
Presenters: “Highlighting Leadership and Higher Education Policymaking”
Dr. Viola Fuentes, Dept. of Government
“Documenting the Undocumented Student Tuition Debate”
Ms. Charlene Shroulote, Dept. of Government
“NMSU: State Land-Grant University, Hispanic Serving Institution,
and Carnegie - High Research Activity University”
Dr. Cristobal Rodriguez, Dept. of Educational Management & Development
5- 7 p.m. Reception O’Donnell Hall Atrium - Mistress of Ceremonies: Christina Chavez Kelley