MIDWEST CONSORTIUM FOR LATINO RESEARCH June 27,1996 Dr. Lester Monts Vice President for Academic and Multicultural Affairs The University of Michigan 3084 Fleming Building 503 Thompson Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1340 Dear Dr. Monts: Member Institutions DePaul University University of Illinois-Chicago Indiana University-Bloomington The University of Iowa University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Michigan State University University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Wisconsin-Madison Wayne State University Executive Office Midwest Consortium for Latino Research Michigan State University 202 Paolucci Building East Lansing, Ml 48824-1110 TEL: 517-432-1150 FAX: 517-432-1151 E-mail: [email protected]On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midwest Consortium for Latino Research (MCLR), we are writing to invite you to be part of the administrators' panel at the MCLR's third annual Scholars' Roundtable to be held on August 16-18,1996 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The theme of this year's roundtable conference is "From Transformed to Transformational Leadership: Latino Scholarship and Latino Activism." We expect approximately sixty faculty members and administrators from our nine member campuses to participate along with representatives from major public policy organizations and foundations. A preliminary program of the Roundtable in enclosed. The conference will include panels on the relationship of university research to the formation of public policy and on the challenges and opportunities faced by activist scholars in their professional lives and in their publication experiences. Breakout sessions after each of the major panels will allow the faculty and administrators to debate the issues of the Roundtable and to make recommendations. Your role would be to join two or three other administrators from our member institutions on a panel - before the final plenary session - to give the participants your impression of the issues and recommendations raised in the preceding panels and breakout sessions. The idea is to get a well-rounded set of perspectives at the Roundtable and to get some practical on-site feedback from upper-level administrators whose visions of the academic landscape will be different, at least in part, from those of the faculty. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity institution.
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MIDWEST CONSORTIUM FOR LATINO RESEARCH
June 27,1996
Dr. Lester Monts Vice President for Academic and Multicultural Affairs The University of Michigan 3084 Fleming Building 503 Thompson Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1340
Dear Dr. Monts:
Member Institutions DePaul University
University of Illinois-Chicago Indiana University-Bloomington
The University of Iowa University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Michigan State University University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Wisconsin-Madison Wayne State University
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midwest Consortium for Latino Research (MCLR), we are writing to invite you to be part of the administrators' panel at the MCLR's third annual Scholars' Roundtable to be held on August 16-18,1996 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The theme of this year's roundtable conference is "From Transformed to Transformational Leadership: Latino Scholarship and Latino Activism." We expect approximately sixty faculty members and administrators from our nine member campuses to participate along with representatives from major public policy organizations and foundations.
A preliminary program of the Roundtable in enclosed. The conference will include panels on the relationship of university research to the formation of public policy and on the challenges and opportunities faced by activist scholars in their professional lives and in their publication experiences. Breakout sessions after each of the major panels will allow the faculty and administrators to debate the issues of the Roundtable and to make recommendations.
Your role would be to join two or three other administrators from our member institutions on a panel - before the final plenary session - to give the participants your impression of the issues and recommendations raised in the preceding panels and breakout sessions. The idea is to get a well-rounded set of perspectives at the Roundtable and to get some practical on-site feedback from upper-level administrators whose visions of the academic landscape will be different, at least in part, from those of the faculty.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity institution.
We know you are already fairly well-acquainted with the MCLR and its mission. We, nevertheless, want to highlight the importance of the MCLR to your university so that you fully understand the significance of your participation in the Roundtable.
The MCLR is a regional organization of nine Midwestern universities that was founded in 1990 by Latino faculty and administrators for the purpose of providing leadership in the professional advancement of Latino scholars and leadership in the promotion of research on Latino issues in the Midwest. The MCLR believes that its mission fills an important need at each of its member institution where Latino faculty often do not have the critical mass to address the issues of recruitment, placement, promotion, research, curriculum and programming that affect their academic careers and the diversity of the environments on their home campuses.
The MCLR believes that the active pursuit of its mission can make an important contribution to the diversification of the intellectual and cultural environment at each university by (1) assisting in the creation of a system of resources that will improve the opportunities for recruiting and retaining Latino faculty at its member campuses, and (2) clarifying the importance of research on Latino issues to the respective university administrations and to the larger university communities.
Through their annual dues, the upper administrations of the nine member universities recognize the need for a body such as the MCLR to pool their collective resources for the benefit of all of the campuses. Above all, the MCLR provides a focused and consistent perspective on Latino faculty and Latino research at a level that each institution cannot achieve by itself. It also provides Latino faculty and the upper administrations opportunities for networking on their campuses and beyond them through the Scholars' Roundtable, the MCLR Latino Research List-Serve, the Midwest Latino Scholars' Directory and periodic reports as well as other aspects of an emerging program of service to member institutions that includes regular meetings with higher administrators and Latino faculty.
The annual Scholars' Roundtable is one of the main vehicles for achieving the mission of MCLR and serving its member institutions. The primary focus on the development on Latino faculty makes it crucial to have the involvement of high-level administrators from the member campuses to provide a balance of perspectives that will be mutually enriching. Outside experts in fields and areas of activities related to the theme of the conference are also invited.
We know that high-level scholar-administrators like you are greatly overburdened with duties at your respective institutions, and that your time is precious. Nevertheless, we hope that you will be able to make time in your
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busy schedule for this important meeting. We believe your background and expertise will make you an important contributor to the agenda of MCLR in raising consciousness and discussion on issues of research and professional development in a systematic and analytical fashion.
Because MCLR is paying the cost of all of the faculty's and panelists transportation, lodging, and meals, we are asking administrators like yourself to assist us with the cost of your own travel. The MCLR will cover the room and meals. However, if this is not possible, the MCLR will be happy to pay for your travel as well.
Please confirm or decline your participation at the Roundtable by filling out the attached form and mailing it Lourdes Kuthy at the MCLR office or by faxing it to (517) 432-1151.
For additional information, call Lourdes Kuthy at (517) 432-1150 or contact her through e-mail at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Jose Cuello Chair, Board of Directors
Lourdes Kuthy Executive Director
enclosures: preliminary program for the Roundtable participation response form MCLR brochure
MIDWEST CONSORTIUM FOR LATINO RESEARCH THIRD ANNUAL SCHOLARS' ROUNDTABLE
FROM TRANSFORMED TO TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP: LATINO SCHOLARSHIP AND ACTIVISM
AUGUST 1618, 1996 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
AUGUST 16 (FRIDAY) Guest Arrival Transportation from the Airport to the Hotel Transportation from the Hotel to the Conference Location Lunch on your Own Noon - 1:50 p.m. Roundtable Registration and Poster Set-up 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Welcome 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Session 1.
Modsr&on Panelists:
Respondent
The Value of Scholarly Research to Public Policy: The Perspectives of National Latino Organizations Dr. Jamie Merisotis or Collen O'Brien, Institute for Higher Education Policy Dr. Lydia Buki, Director of Programs, National Hispanic Council on Aging Mr. Roberto Carmona, National Council of La Raza Dr. Antonio Flores, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Dr. Teresa Fay-Bustillos or Pat Mendoza, MALDEF Dr. Gil Cardenas, Inter University Programs
Transformational Leadership: The Real Life Experiences of Activist Scholars
Mr. Juan Marinez, Director, Outreach Program, JSRI Dr. Robert Ortega, University of Michigan Dr. Guadalupe Anaya, Indiana University-Bloomington University of Nebraska Press From Survival to Success; The Role of Latino Scholarship: Publishing and Activist Scholarship Enrique Carrasco J.D. Dr. Cristina Santiago, Director, Family Services Alicia Alvarez, J.D., DePaul University Dr. Ralph Cintr6n, University of Iowa
Transportation to the Conference Location Session 8 . Panel of Administrators Session 9. Wrap-up Session: Maintaining the Momentum 20 Participant Wrap up b) Break out Groups Feedback c) Future Directions Lunch is on your own Departure from Lincoln
MIDWEST CONSORTIUM FOR LATINO RESEARCH
SCHOLARS' ROUNDTABLE ijr-
FROM TRANSFORMED TO TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP: LATINO SCHOLARSHIP AND ACTIVISM
CONFIRMATION OF ATTENDANCE August 16,17, and 18,1996
I will participate in the Midwest Scholars' Roundtable which will be held at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, on August 16,17, and 18,1996.
N A M E : I N S T I T U T I O N : A D D R E S S :
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Do you have any dietary restrictions? Please encircle your answer. YES NO
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This confirmation MUST BE RETURNED bj June 30, 1996 to:
Maria de Lourdes Kuthy Midwest Consortium for Latino Research Michigan State University 202 Paolucci East Lansing, MI 48824-1110 PHONE: 517-432-1150 FAX: 517-432-1151
