INAUGURAL LAFAMILIA MANAGEMENT SCHOLARS & ALLIES CONFERENCE
July 17 - 18, 2026 sponsored by CAL POLY POMONA
THEME: "Latinos and Latinas in Business Schools: Challenging Invisibility"
LaFamilia Management Scholars invites deans, associate deans, provosts, senior academic leaders, and faculty to participate in its inaugural conference, sponsored by Cal Poly Pomona's College of Business Administration. Over two days, leaders in business education will come together to develop practical strategies that advance student success, with particular attention to Latino students. Continued growth in Latino higher education enrollment and workforce participation presents both a pressing need and a strategic opportunity for business schools to strengthen student support and success, invest in faculty development, and expand leadership pathways-ultimately aligning their institutions more effectively with the communities they serve.
WHY ATTEND:
● Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sylvia Hurtado (UCLA), national expert on Latino student success in higher education
● Examine emerging trends shaping the future of Latinos in higher education and business
● Engage with experts through presentations, conversations, and roundtables
● Collaborate to develop solutions that advance Latino student and professional success
● Identify strategies to address persistent invisibility of Latinos in business schools
● Learn about Latino-focused high-impact practices for AACSB Standard 9: Societal Impact & Engagement
Conference Details
Location: Cal Poly Pomona's – Kellogg West Conference Center
Dates:
● July 17 (1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
● July 18 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Conference Fee: Free, but space is limited; advance registration required.
Registration Deadline Extended: May 20, 2026
Registration Link: La Familia & CPP Conference
Lodging: Lodging is not included. Reservations can be made through this link: Kellogg West Hotel Reservation Link. Other hotels close to campus are Double Tree-Pomona and Sheraton Fairplex - Pomona.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Carlos B. Gonzalez at cbgonzalez@cpp.edu.
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Carlos Gonzalez
Cal Poly Pomona
MHR Department
Pomona CA
(909) 869-5134
cbgonzalez@cpp.edu------------------------------