Karen Ferrer-Muñiz, dean of Retention and Instructional Support Services, was appointed Jan. 10 as a SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute Fellow along with 13 other leaders from 10 SUNY colleges and universities, according to an announcement by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
This is the second class of Fellows at SUNY’s Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI), which is charged with developing and supporting the next generation of executive-level Hispanic/LatinX leaders across the SUNY System. The HLI offers six- and 12-month fellowships to SUNY Hispanic/LatinX faculty and staff in leadership positions throughout SUNY, including provosts, chief academic officers, chief business officers, and others. Over the course of the program, fellows will participate in individualized mentoring and assessment, and development programs to support their success.
“New York is strongest when we celebrate our diversity and with programs like the Hispanic Leadership Institute, we can support some of the most dedicated leaders across the SUNY system,” Governor Cuomo said. “Congratulations to the incoming class of Fellows who will no doubt take the skills and knowledge they gain through this program to make a positive impact throughout the state.”
In addition to Ferrer-Muñiz, the 2019 class includes Lisa Gonzalez, University at Albany; Tibisay Hernandez, University at Albany; Oscar Gomez-Duarte, University at Buffalo; Justin Read, University at Buffalo; L. Sebastian Purcell, SUNY Cortland; Maria Boada, Dutchess Community College; Antonia Custodio, Monroe Community College; Denise Valdes, Onondaga Community College; Claudia Hernandez-Tarquino, SUNY Office of Global Affairs; Lizette Alvarado, SUNY Oswego; Christopher Torres, SUNY Potsdam; Meylin Andares, SUNY System Administration, and Hector Graciano, Westchester Community College.
Alfredo Balarin, assistant director of Student Life, was an HLI Fellow during its inaugural year in 2018.
The 2019 class of HLI Fellows represents the breadth and diversity of SUNY, with over one-third consisting of faculty and one-third serving at community colleges. The class is more than 60 percent women. The Institute serves as a resource for those requiring information regarding the challenges and opportunities for Latino leaders in Higher Education in New York State and nationally; and will undertake and sponsor research in the area of Hispanic leadership development, retention, and success.
Published: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:05:09 +0000 by d.gardner