MARCH FOR IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS: UH OFFERS
EXPERT ANALYSIS
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
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