A Symposium on
Best Practices for Student Achievement in Science,
Mathematics,Engineering, and Technology
in 2-Year Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs)

Under the Auspices of the
National Science Foundation

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Presenter and Attendee Comments
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Presenter and Attendee Comments

"This was a very high energy meeting devoted to detailing practical approaches to enhancing student performance within a critically important sector within higher education: 2-year Hispanic Serving Institutions. The final report will be of great value, not only to the National Science Foundation as seeks to make its programs more responsive to the grantee community, but also to other institutions seeking to make positive changes."

Norman L. Fortenberry
Division Director, Division of Undergraduate Education
Acting Division Director, Division of Human Resource Development
National Science Foundation

What a line-up! Thanks also for taking the leadership in this important endeavor. The time, energy and effort spent in preparation was obvious. Hopefully the work done at the symposium will have long-term impact of the students served by HSIs. I look forward to getting the draft of the report.

Thank you for everything that you and your team did to coordinate such a successful NSF Symposium. The data generated from the various dialogues will undoubtedly yield a strong foundation for the ongoing work that needs to take place in Hispanic student preparation and achievement in math, science, and technology.

Best regards,

Gerardo E. de los Santos
Vice President for Alliance Services
The League for Innovation
26522 La Alameda, Ste. 370
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

I would like once more to thank you and everyone involved for a productive and well-organized symposium.

Job well done.

Dr. Mahmoud Fathelden
Professor of Mathematics
South Texas Community College
McAllen, Texas

I want to thank you and all those at Estrella Mountain for the very wonderful Symposium last weekend. This morning we gave a report to our MESA faculty and used as a handout the good practices document. Everything about the Symposium was wonderful, especially the graciousness and care taken to make us all very comfortable.

Elizabeth J. Armstrong
Vice President, Instruction
Cañada College

I'd like to extend a sincere thank you for your hospitality and excellent symposium on Best Practices this past weekend. It was great to exchange ideas with colleagues about our different programs and work on possible solutions for these practices with regard to barriers and possible solutions. The food was fantastic, the organization outstanding, the technology terrific.

Thank you again for an educational experience to be long remembered.

Diane Teter
Professor of Biology & MSEIP Grant Manager
South Texas Community College
McAllen, Texas

It was really a great meeting and extremely well-organized. I felt fortunate to be invited.

Diane Smith
Proceedings Writer
Montana University