Latino Caucus Foundation Launches a New Leadership Academy

From the author: Members of the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus launched a new LCF Leadership Academy designed to equip and prepare Latino communities. The LCF Academy is specifically geared for mid-level high-potential professionals with a proven track record and passion for leadership, civic engagement, and potential for upward mobility.

Author(s) : Lawndale Newspapers – Chicagoland’s Largest Hispanic Bilingual Newspaper – Noticiero Bilingue – Chicago & Chicago Suburbs

Latino Leadership Program Directory

From the authors: The National Latino Leadership Alliance first initiative to conduct a national survey of Latino leadership programs. The survey identified 90 program, these programs serve less than one percent of the Latino population. Furthermore, the survey identified gaps in geographic areas, including entire states and large cities withan increasing Latino population and no existing leadership programs. These findings validate the critical need for a concerted effort to promote Latino leadership programs and create and implement new programs, across the country.

Author(s) : The National Latino Leadership Alliance

Why Boards Must Become Diversity Stewards

From the author: Higher education has come a long way from institutions that were predominantly white for much of their history. Yet, the diversity of each College or University varies significantly from one academic program to another. Boards have to have courage, know the institution and what aligns with its mission, and support the course directions.

Author(s) : Marc A. Nivet