José F. Méndez Dr.hc

and student participation including sports,entrepreneurial activities, the performing arts and theculinary arts. The University System has expanded itscampuses in Puerto Rico and off the Island with theopening of three campuses in the state of Florida.At these campuses, AGMUS has pioneered bilingualcollege education for our students on the mainland.Overall, the University System has experienced anunprecedented expansion in its physical facilitiesby acquiring real estate for the construction of newscience buildings, parking and green areas.AGMUS involvement with our community at largehas fostered business and academic interactionsestablishing multi-sector economic developmentclusters, a unique AGMUS initiative for Puerto Rico.These clusters, composed of coalitions betweencity government, private industry, and academia,are taking the lead in reshaping science, technologyand entrepreneurship training. These economicdevelopment alliances, which are tuned in to theoccupational needs of the region, have helped thecommunity to grow, as well as the university.Projecting AGMUS’ future, five and ten (10) yearsahead, is the responsibility of the Board of Directors.Our mission is triangular in scope, consisting ofeducation, service and research. Each side of thetriangle enhances the other. Every day AGMUS fulfillsits mission, preparing students for careers in healthsciences, technology, hospitality services, as well asteaching and business – with an emphasis on exploringnew ventures and entrepreneurships.With potential expansions,AGMUS is poised to maintaina pathway of growth and highquality standards of learning inhigher education. In this way,AGMUS fulfills the dreamand plans of our founder,Ana G. Méndez, and carefullymastered and strengthenedby her son and President,Dr. José F. Méndez.Cordially,Florabel G. MullickM.D., Sc.D., FCAP11