{"id":18877,"date":"2021-05-28T19:55:09","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T23:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hets.org\/?p=18877"},"modified":"2021-05-28T19:55:09","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T23:55:09","slug":"hets-learning-technologies-leadership-academy-h-ltla-announced-that-will-start-in-august-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hets.org\/newdesign\/hets-learning-technologies-leadership-academy-h-ltla-announced-that-will-start-in-august-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"HETS Learning Technologies Leadership Academy (H-LTLA) announced that will start in August 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

HETS announced its new professional development program called: Learning Technologies Leadership Academy<\/strong> (H-LTLA), starting in August 2021, focusing on developing the next generation of leaders<\/strong> with a special emphasis<\/strong> on the challenges and opportunities present at Hispanic Serving Institutions<\/strong> (HSIs). As a pioneer organization in the use of technology in higher education with enormous expertise and resources, the HETS Chair, Dr. Carlos Morales<\/a>, proposed to develop an Academia during the HETS Board of Director meeting held in February 2021 and was approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the virtual launch, Dr. Carlos Morales presented the program\u2019s purpose, the format, the competencies, among other benefits of enrolling in the first edition of HETS<\/strong> Learning Technologies Leadership Academy<\/strong> (H-LTLA). Dr. Morales continued explaining the curriculum of the H-LTLA, which consists of synchronous presentations <\/strong>of eight<\/strong> different topics<\/strong> designed to provide competencies to prepare professionals <\/strong>to support<\/strong> their institutions and transform<\/strong> their organizations to be more resilient<\/strong>, flexible<\/strong>, and relevant<\/strong>. Also, the H-LTLA faculty had the opportunity to briefly explain their topics to the attendees, what to expect, and what will obtain during these synchronous presentations, scheduled from August 3 to 6, 2021. Click here<\/a><\/strong> to see recordings of H-LTLA faculty explaining their topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the curriculum presentation, HETS Executive Director, Dr. Yubelkys Montalvo shared the information related to the eligibility <\/strong>and how to apply online<\/strong> through the H-LTLA (Academy)<\/strong><\/a> new menu<\/strong> at hets.org, which is due on June 28<\/strong>, 2021. Dr. Montalvo also mentioned that the acceptance to the H-LTLA is through a\u00a0competitive application process,<\/strong>\u00a0and the candidates selected<\/strong> will be notified in\u00a0July 2021<\/strong>.\u00a0The evaluation committee, composed of senior staff<\/strong> at HETS Member Institutions, seeks to select the applications with compelling evidence<\/strong> that the candidate meets all the requirements<\/strong> to take full advantage of the Academy<\/strong>. Also, they seek to create a participants group <\/strong>with diverse<\/strong> experience, background, and perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To conclude with the event, Dr. Montalvo presented the H-LTLA registration fees<\/strong>, which include all materials<\/strong> and the continuing education certificate<\/strong>. HETS will be announcing additional savings<\/strong> on early payments, group rates, and non-member individuals. Also, the Academy registration fees<\/strong> can be cover using the CARES Act funds<\/strong>. To learn more about this professional development program and how to apply<\/strong>, visit H-LTLA (Academ<\/strong>y)<\/a>.<\/strong> Feel free to contact the HETS staff<\/strong> to clarify any doubt <\/strong>about this opportunity and other additional savings<\/strong>, either via email at info@hets.org<\/a> or by calling (787) 616-3201.<\/p>\n\n\n\n