Georgetown University

Georgetown's Latin American Studies program is today one of the leading programs of its kind, with particular emphasis on issues of democratic governance, economic integration, inter-American affairs, and culture and society. CLAS is a Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center. This designation provides funds to strengthen the center as a national resource for the teaching of modern foreign languages, area and international studies, as well as issues in world affairs. Center Director, Arturo Valenzuela returned in January 2001 after serving at the White House as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Inter-American Affairs at the National Security Council. During President Clinton's first term in office he was also on leave as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs in the U.S. Department of State. He is assisted by three additional full-time staff members and numerous student employees. In addition, each project associated with the Center maintains its own specialized staff.

http://clas.georgetown.edu/

Director Center for Latin American Studies:
Arturo Valenzuela

Miami Dade College

Miami-Dade College is a state-supported college with six campuses and numerous outreach centers. It is nationally recognized as one of the largest colleges in the country, serving more than 163,000 students each year in both credit and noncredit courses.

http://www.mdc.edu

President:
Eduardo Padron