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Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles for
the MN Network of Latinos in Higher Education

Mission:

The mission of the Statewide Network of Latinos in Higher Education is to support, promote and advocate for Latino success and advancement in higher education.

Vision:

Through an organized association, the Statewide Network will:

  • Build an organized community of Latino students, faculty, staff, and administration;
  • Collaborate with allies interested in promoting and enhancing Latino participation in higher education;
  • Communicate and network to create campus climates that are nurturing, accountable, inclusive and respectful of Latino educational needs;
  • Advocate for  programs, policies and curriculum that will facilitate Latino educational access and success;
  • Impact policies and legislation to support Latino success in higher education;
  • Increase recruitment and retention of Latino students, staff and faculty in higher education; and
  • Build an organized community to respond to issues affecting Latinos in higher education.

Guiding Principles:

  • We are our greatest strength.  Within the broad diversity of our community, we hold the talents, skills and vision to determine and achieve our goals in higher education.
  • We are committed to be proactive advocates for Latino success in higher education.
  • We are committed to be cooperative rather than competitive.
  • The power of the network must serve the success of the larger Latino community rather than the needs of individual agendas.