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Hispanic Health Professions Organization (HHPO) - 289
Registration Information
Organization Number: 289
First Registered On: 11-18-1974
Last Registered On: 04-22-2013
Organization Information
Registered Organization Information Change Request Form
Status: Active
Purpose: 1) Provides Hispanic pre-med, allied health, and pre-dent students with academic information, peer support, and cultural camaraderie. 2) Disseminates information concerning various health professions and programs and their application procedures. 3) Salient aspect of NCHO is the academic and personal support that lower-division students receive from upper-division and medical students.
Membership: Membership open to any UT student with a sincere interest in any of the health professions.
Functions: 1) Holds bimonthly meetings featuring guest speakers from respective health professions. 2) Sponsors medical/allied health school trips. 3) Socials which include parties, bowling, and intramural sports. 4) Community work such as an adopt-a-school program, and volunteering at hospitals and clinics. 5) Preceptorship program with Austin area hospitals. 6) Fundraisers include car washes, do-nut sales, and carnation sales; main purpose of fundraising is to contribute to our scholarship.
Organization Type: Professional
Contact Information
E-mail: executiveboard@texashhpo.org
Web site: http://www.texashhpo.org
Representatives: (Name, Title)
Update Authorized Representatives
Karmy Barrera, President
Jennifer Perez, VP of Community Development
Vivian Esparza, VP of Professional Development
Jacquelynn Gonzalez, Financial Director
Alex Espinoza, Public Relations
Carlos Ruiz, Secretary
David Kolacny, Social Director
Ashely Armenta, Volunteer Director
Ashley Diaz, Archives Director
Carlos Castaneda, IT Director
Campus Office Address: 144
Categories of UT Austin Registered Student Organizations
Each year, registered student organizations self-identify according to the following twelve categories:
- Educational/Departmental Organizations promote development in a particular academic area.
- Honorary Organizations recognize high-level academic achievement, and generally require a demonstrated interest in a particular career or academic discipline.
- International/Cultural Organizations foster cultural diversity and offer support to their members and the campus community.
- Legislative Student Organizations Graduate Student Assembly, Senate of College Councils and Student Government.
- Political Organizations support political parties, political issues and/or candidates who are seeking political office.
- Professional Organizations provide a preview of students' anticipated professional careers. Group activities may include speakers, field trips and volunteer or field work.
- Recreational Organizations promote sports-oriented programs and/or recreational activities.
- Religious Organizations serve as support for students of a particular religious persuasion or denomination.
- Service Organizations provide volunteers for on-campus and off-campus projects. Membership requirements generally include a commitment to work for and/or an interest in a particular cause.
- Social Organizations foster social networks among members.
- Special Interest Organizations focus on a specific issue or topic.
- Student Governance Organizations address student needs and express student views.
