Core Values and Objectives
The Latino Faculty and Staff Association (LFSA) will fulfill its mission through the following core values and objectives:
Fellowship and Networking
LFSA will provide a venue for the exchange of cultural values and ideas and social interaction with each other, the UCO community, student organizations, and other faculty/staff associations. Professional Development and E
ducation
LFSA will provide opportunities for the educational, professional, and leadership growth of Latino faculty, staff, and students at UCO by collaborating across divisions to gather internal and external resources and information for the benefit of our membership and UCO community. Communication and Advocacy
LFSA will provide opportunities for improved communication within the membership and with stakeholders within UCO and metropolitan community to create a network of support for Latinos on campus and advance the success of initiatives that will positively affect Latinos. Service
LFSA will impact the Latino community by actively engaging its membership in projects within UCO and the metropolitan community and assisting UCO in a supportive capacity for cultural and bilingual purposes. Student Engagement and Retention
LFSA will ensure that Latino students are engaged in the UCO community by supporting student organizations, fraternities, and sororities on campus and encouraging them to actively pursue activities within the Central Six so that they can be better prepared to enter the workforce or graduate programs after graduation. The Association will also mentor and share resources and information with students to support academic success. "The University of Central Oklahoma does not own rights to Facebook and therefore cannot enforce legal policies and procedures. While members of the University of Central Oklahoma community post to this public third-party site, the University is not responsible for the views, opinions and postings by others found on this site. The legal policies and procedures, including ADA compliance standards and support for disability services by which UCO operates are posted at http://www.uco.edu/legal_and_policies.asp. The University of Central Oklahoma complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation should contact the Disability Support Services Assistant Director at (405) 974-2516 as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The DSS Office is located in the Nigh University Center, Room 309."
