University of Houston professor, Tatcho Mindiola, sees growth in Latino studies
Tagged: Houston, Latino Studies, Professor, TexasPosted on: December 11th, 2006“Longtime University of Houston professor Tatcho Mindiola tells a wry story about his early struggles to turn a fledgling Center for Mexican American Studies into the slick, high-dollar operation it is today.
It was 1980. Sociology professor Mindiola had been appointed director of a center with a $5,000 annual budget and part-time secretary who often didn’t even show up. Undaunted, Mindiola invited the Mexican American Legislative Caucus to campus for a luncheon aimed at enlisting support.”
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