Allegations of Discrimination Against Hispanics
In September 2007, the Texas City and Galveston chapters of the League of United Latin American Citizens accused four of the seven trustees of racism after a 4-3 vote against hiring Hispanic Juan Garcia of Tarrant County College to the post Vice President of Student Services (which had been vacant for a year prior), despite a recommendation from President Hayes. Board of Trustees member Don Criss, who voted in the majority, said in regards to the decision that ""There's no race involved." Jesse Ponce, President of The Texas City chapter of LULAC, through a spokesperson, countered, saying "To note that `race played no part' in the rejection is pretty ridiculous..."
As of August 2010, the post of Vice President for Student Services has yet to be filled.
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