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August 12, 2009
WHAT
Juan Sepúlveda, director of White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for
Hispanic Americans, will lead town hall-style “Community Conversations” at Santa
Ana College to gain input on the status of Hispanic education. The stop will
include visits with community leaders, elected officials, and educators. The
event is sponsored by the Rancho Santiago Community College District and Santa
Ana College.
WHERE
Santa Ana College
Johnson Center, U102 -
Campus Map
1530 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA -
Driving Directions
WHEN
Monday, August 17, 2009
9:30 a.m. Community Conversation Session One
12:45 p.m. Community Conversation Session Two
*Press and interview time scheduled for 9:00 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
WHO
Juan Sepúlveda was appointed by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on May 19,
2009, to the position of director of the White House Initiative on Educational
Excellence for Hispanic Americans. In this capacity, he is responsible for
directing the efforts of the White House Initiative in engaging Hispanic
students, parents, families, organizations, and anyone working in or with the
education system in communities nationwide as active participants in improving
the academic achievement of Hispanic Americans.
Other spokespersons include Edward Hernandez, Jr., Ed.D.,
chancellor of the Rancho Santiago Community College District and Erlinda J.
Martinez, Ed.D., president of Santa Ana College.
WHY
The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans was
created by Executive Order on Sept. 24, 1990, to improve federal efforts to
promote quality education for Hispanic Americans. Sepúlveda is visiting Hispanic
communities to gain input prior to updating the executive order later this year.
HOW
The public is invited to reserve a space at this important community forum. An
RSVP is required for admission as space is limited.
RSVPs may be made online or by calling the Rancho Santiago Community
College District Chancellor’s Office at (714) 480-7450. RSVPs must be received
by Thursday, August 13, at 5:00 p.m.
To arrange for interviews about the White House Initiative on Educational
Excellence for Hispanic Americans, please contact Glorimar Nosal at (202)
870-1227 or
glorimar.nosal.ed.gov.
To arrange for interviews with Santa Ana College and Rancho Santiago Community
College District spokespersons, please contact Judy Iannaccone at (714) 480-7503
or
iannaccone_judy@rsccd.edu.
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