Mission TACHE is a professional association committed to the improvement of educational and employment opportunities for Hispanics in higher education. Purpose TACHE's purpose is to provide state, regional, and local forums for the discussion of issues related to Chicanos/Latinos in higher education and to collaborate with institutions of higher learning to create workable solutions for these issues. Goals Educational Advocacy: To articulate educational problems, needs, and issues related to Chicanos/Latinos in higher education. Networking: To engage actively in building networks with local, state and national organizations for the purpose of securing changes in laws and policies detrimental to our constituencies. Recruitment/Retention: To assist in establishing effective institutional programs and communications to recruit and retain Chicano students, faculty, and administrators in higher education. Cultural Promotion: To assist in the promotion of the history and culture of Chicanos for educational and public information purposes. TACHE invites you to join our family of educators today.