Latest News & Recent Updates

Latino Network Updates

Latino Network Convention Events
This flyers includes information about the Latin@ events, socials, and other CMA related programs.

Latino Network Convention 2009 Newsletter
Check our convention newsletter. This issue includes information about getting involved, community service project, conference schedule and updates. .

Latino Network Winter 2009 Newsletter
Check our new winter 2009 newsletter. This issue includes information about the new executive board, information about getting involved, conference updates, etc...

Latino Network Award Nominations
Each year the Latin@ Network within the Standing Committee for Multicultural Affairs awards the Community Advancement Service Award (CASA) and the John Hernandez Leadership Award to outstanding practitioners in the field of Student Affairs who have demonstrated leadership, citizenship and active participation within the Latin@ Network and/or have made significant contributions to the Latina/o community on their campus or in the greater community. 

At this time, we are seeking nominations for our 2009 LN Awards to be presented at the 2009 ACPA Conference in Washington, DC. The award requirements and award descriptions are listed below.  Should you have any questions, contact the Latin@ Network Awards Committee (ln.acpa@gmail.com)

How do I sign up to the Latino Network Listserv
To be added to the LN Listserv, please click here for instructions .

Latino Network Facebook Group
Connect with us the Latino Network on Facebook. By becoming a member, you will meet the directorate, see upcoming events, conference updates and much more.  The Latino Network group is open to all , so be sure to invite your friends to join!

About the Latin@ Network

The Latin@ Network (LN) is one of five networks within the Standing Committee on Multicultural Affairs (CMA) within the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). CMA serves as a liaison to ACPA's leadership, focusing attention on issues in education and trends, which affect ethnic students and professionals in the College Student Personnel field. 

Specifically, CMA is composed of five singular networks: Asian Pacific American, Latino, Multiracial, Native American, and Pan African. All five networks work collectively to promote diversity within ACPA. CMA is a nationally visible and action-oriented group that addresses the changing cultural dynamics within higher education institutions and works to create multicultural strategies and solutions.

In general, the LN works toward providing community and professional network opportunities for Latinos and Latinas within ACPA. Additionally, LN provides leadership within CMA, representing Latino/a issues and advocating for programs, services and actions.

The "@" symbol

FYI, the "@" symbol represents the combination of the written form of "a/o." Therefore, Latin@ replaces the written form of Latina/o. Thus, in its spoken form, Latin@ is pronounced "Latino" or "Latina/Latino." The use of the "@" symbol is gaining increasing acceptance within the academic and technologic arena, especially among college students.

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