Please visit the above link for additional application requirements. Hispanic Friends of the University of North Texas is a volunteer group of individuals with a genuine interest in reducing the Hispanic dropout rate from the public schools, attracting Hispanic students to the University of North Texas, fostering in any way possible the graduation of Hispanic students from UNT and participating in diverse activities to promote the University of North Texas. The purpose of this organization is to encourage sentiments and attitudes favorable to education among students enrolled in public schools and those served by the University of North Texas and to support educational undertakings of the University of North Texas by extending motivational, financial and other aid to Hispanic students who aspire to continue their education. Membership is open to all faculty, staff and alumni of UNT interested in diversity and cross-cultural issues. The Spanish Conversation Club offers adults a chance to learn to speak Spanish in a non-threatening, relaxed social setting.
Meetings are free and open to faculty, staff and students with any or no Spanish speaking skills.
No registration is required and participants are encouraged to bring lunch. CLP classes will be offered year-round with 14 week sessions during the fall and spring and 8 week sessions during the summer. Student Outreach Programs - The University of North Texas has in place a number of outreach, recruitment and retention programs and initiatives to increase the participation and graduation of minority students. The major target groups are Latinos, African Americans and Native Americans. The programs listed below represent a collaborative effort of several UNT departments and organizations, and partnerships with educational institutions, corporations and community agencies.