The document summarizes Inter American participation in collaborative initiatives and events through the HETS Consortium. It discusses the formation of coordination teams to foster collaboration between member institutions. It also outlines workshops, conferences, and strategic alliances organized by HETS to promote retention and share resources, including presentations on funding opportunities, educational models, and distance learning programs.

1. Inter American participation on Collaborative Initiatives & Events through the HETS Consortium By: Yubelkys Montalvo March, 2007

4. Launching Event for Latin America CONAHEC Conference in Puerto Rico US Launching Event HACU Annual Conference Virtual Congress Booth Promotion and Online Registration Station CONAHEC Conference

9. Coordination Teams Internal support… strategic relationships… Fostering collaboration

12. Strategic Alliances to Maximize Retention Rates Sarab Singh VP for Technology and Retention John Ebsworth Program Liaison Edgar Rodríguez Operations Specialist Dr. Marilyn Suiter Program Director Education and HR Lauren Jones e-Grants Officer Nalini Lamba Title V Program Officer Resources

14. HETS Online Workshops Oct-Nov 25 participants 80% IAUPR 20% UPR Next sessions… February 5, 2007 April 2007

15. HETS Workshops 20 participants 60% IAUPR 15% PUCPR 10% AGMUS 10% UPR 5% UCA 15 participants 20% IAUPR 13% PUCPR 10% AGMUS 10% UPR 5% UCA 21 participants 28% IAUPR 24% UPR 14% PUCPR 14% UCA, Poly, AU 10% AGMUS 10% U. Adventista