Seton Hall Showcases Hispanic Student Success at HACU Conference
Seton Hall University strengthened its national visibility in Hispanic student success this month through its participation in the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Annual Conference in Denver.
Associate Provost Mary Kate Naatus co-presented a highly attended workshop titled “Building High-Impact Experiential Learning Pathways at HSIs and Emerging HSIs.” The session highlighted Seton Hall’s expanding initiatives that support access, equity and career readiness for Latino/a/x students, ranging from microcredentials and leadership badges to campus-based projects, corporate partnerships and learn-while-you-earn pathways such as the CPA Apprenticeship.
Nicki Gonzalez of Regis University and Maryellen Hamilton of Saint Peter’s University joined Naatus in presenting the workshop on experiential learning.
Assistant director of Graduate Affairs, Brian Garrett, recruits prospective graduate students at the HACU Career expo.
In addition to faculty and administrative participation, Seton Hall was also represented on the student-focused side of the conference. Brian Garrett,assistant director of Graduate Affairs,delivered an interactive session for undergraduate attendees titled “Why Graduate School Matters: Pathways to Purpose and Professional Impact.” Garrett provided guidance on preparing competitive applications, understanding funding options and selecting graduate programs that align with students’ long-term goals.
“Helping students envision themselves in graduate school and giving them the tools to get there is essential for upward mobility and leadership progress,” Garrett noted. “HACU offers an ideal platform to connect with aspiring scholars from HSI campuses nationwide.”
This year’s HACU conference engagement comes at a