The campaign to be the democratic presidential nominee is over, but
the remaining months will continue to make history. Christine
LeVeaux Haley, assistant professor of political science, has expertise in race
and politics and can address what the future may hold for
presumptive democratic presidential candidate
Barack Obama. Search for
UH faculty
experts.
Marisa Ramirez
713-743-8152 (office)
713-204-9798 (cell)
mrcannon@uh.edu
As you consider stories on immigrants and immigration, please consider these programs and experts from the University of Houston:
Center for Immigration Research (CIR)
CIR studies immigration trends to provide information to decision-makers
about international and national policies, as well as to disseminate information
to local institutions, organizations and policy-makers involved with the
settlement and incorporation of the nation's “new immigrants”
into their communities. The Web site contains a wealth of information
about the center’s research projects and reports: http://www.uh.edu/cir/
Nestor Rodriguez, associate professor of sociology and
co-director of CIR
Rodriguez is an authority in the study of immigration policy, border enforcement
and state repression. Additional information: www.sociology.uh.edu/profile_Rodriguez.htm
Phone: 713-743-3946. E-mail: nrodriguez@uh.edu
Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS)
CMAS is a multidisciplinary program that offers a minor in Mexican American
Studies. Led by Professor Tatcho Mindiola, CMAS has experts to address
issues of advocacy, Latino politics and education. Reach them at 713-743-3136
or www.class.uh.edu/CMAS/
Michael A. Olivas, William B. Bates Distinguished Chair
of Law and director of the Institute of Higher Education Law & Governance
Olivas is the only person to hold membership in the American Law Institute
and the National Academy of Education. He is a widely recognized expert
on immigration law and policy. Additional information: www.law.uh.edu/faculty/
Phone: 713-743-2078. E-mail: molivas@uh.edu
Joseph A. Vail, associate professor of law and director
of the UH Law Center’s Immigration Law Clinic
Vail is a former immigration judge.
Phone: 713-743-0897. E-mail: jvail@uh.edu
Stephen Zamora, professor of law
Zamora is an expert in NAFTA and international trade and lead author of
the forthcoming book “Mexican Law.” Additional information:
www.law.uh.edu/faculty/ Phone:
(713) 743-2137. E-mail: szamora@uh.edu
