The Latin@ Network Community Advancement Service Award is given to an outstanding practitioner in the field of Student Affairs who has made significant contributions to the Latina/o community on their campus or in the greater community. The award was established to honor members of the Latin@ Network who promote and have made significant contributions to the advancement of Latinas/os on their campus, the community, or in higher education.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a practitioner in the higher education field (includes graduate study and graduate assistant positions).
• Must be a current and active member of the Latin@ Network.
• Must attend the 2008 ACPA Convention in Atlanta, GA and must have current membership within ACPA.
• Must actively promote the advancement of Latinas/os on their campus, the community, or in higher education.

Application Process

1. Latin@ Network members, executive board members, and other individuals can nominate any qualified higher education practitioner by sending Erik M. Colon an e-mail by Friday, February 22, 2008.
2. Once nominated, the candidate must submit an application form and two recommendation forms. A practitioner or supervisor within higher education must submit at least one of the two recommendation forms.

Questions

For more information, please contact Erik M. Colon.

Community Service Award Application

Application Forms: (click icon)

Past CASA Recipients

• Angel "Papo" Zapata, 2005 recipient
• William "Billy" Vela, 2004 recipient

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