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Mission

The mission of The Association is to promote greater involvement and representation of Hispanic and Latino employees and students at ±¬ÁϹÏ; 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 ±¬ÁϹÏ. 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 ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï (±¬ÁϹÏ).

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 ±¬ÁϹÏ.
• 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.