Project Objectives
The Project endeavors to strengthen CUNY’s efforts in the following areas:
Faculty Recruitment
Actively seek out potential candidates for faculty positions within CUNY as well as establish cooperative relationships with university systems in Latin America
Faculty Retention
Support current Latina(o) faculty within CUNY who help mentor and play leading roles in their academic fields
Strengthen the CUNY Pipeline
Increase the pool of Latina(o) undergraduates at CUNY preparing for careers in teaching and strengthen and enhance the opportunities for them to pursue their goal
Faculty Mentoring
Enhance opportunities for mentoring and create an environment that promotes growth and support for faculty en route to tenure
Support for Leadership Development
Recognize and support Latino(a) faculty in CUNY who play a mentorship and leadership role that foster a welcoming environment for junior Latina(o) scholars
Recruitment of Outstanding Scholars
Recruit outstanding Latino(a) scholars to not only serve as mentors , but who also assist in attracting other top quality faculty to CUNY
Support for Puerto Rican, Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies
Support CUNY’s programs and departments in Puerto Rican, Latina(o), Caribbean, and Latin American studies to promote an environment that is welcoming and attractive to prospective faculty