Carlos A. Chardón
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for Dr. Carlos E. Chardón, the first Puerto Rican mycologist and the first Puerto Rican
to hold the position of Chancellor of the University of Puerto Rico
, see: Carlos E. Chardón
.
Dr. Carlos A. Chardón has twice served as Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Education
, the largest state department of education in the nation, with an annual budget of over $3 billion and over 75,000 employees, including 40,000 teachers and is now the Assistant Secretary of State for Governmental Affairs.
Born in Venezuela
and the son of Carlos E. Chardón
, a former University of Puerto Rico
chancellor, he has served as Secretary of Education twice, first under Governor Carlos Romero Barceló
in the 1970s and, over 30 years later, under Governor Luis Fortuño
, until his resignation on November 30, 2009.
While enrolled at Syracuse University
to pursue his doctorate, Chardón worked at the Division of Human Rights of the State of New York as a field representative.
In Puerto Rico's state government, he served as an aide to Governor Luis A. Ferré
, and as Secretary of Education under Governors Romero Barceló and Fortuño. He also chaired the Board of Directors of the Urban Renewal Corporation.
During his first stint as Secretary, he concentrated in improving the quality of teachers and increasing the number of teachers with Masters degrees, developing English-language immersion courses and dramatically increasing the funding of education in the arts. He subsequently served as Executive Vice President of the Ponce Museum of Art
, founded by former Gov. Ferré, and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music.
He was recruited by Gov. Fortuño in January 2009 to once again serve as Secretary of Education, where he has been tackling with the fiscal woes and multiple compliance problems with the U.S. Department of Education inherited. He now advises Secretary of State
Kenneth McClintock
.
At the Federal level, he has served as liaison Representative of the then Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW), and as Caribbean District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration
, where he was able to increase loans by 1,000% in spite of 50% staffing cuts, which led the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to honor him twice. He chaired the State Volunteer Action Board for AmeriCorps
.
In private life, he has served as a member and Vice Chairman of the Puerto Rico Academy of Arts and Sciences
. A lifelong Republican, Chardón has served as Secretary
of Puerto Rico's Republican Party and as a member of the Republican National Committee
.
Puerto Rican people
A Puerto Rican is a person who was born in Puerto Rico.Puerto Ricans born and raised in the continental United States are also sometimes referred to as Puerto Ricans, although they were not born in Puerto Rico...
to hold the position of Chancellor of the University of Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico
The University of Puerto Rico is the state university system of Puerto Rico. The system consists of 11 campuses and has approximately 64,511 students and 5,300 faculty members...
, see: Carlos E. Chardón
Carlos E. Chardón
Dr. Carlos E. Chardón, D.Sc., D.Litt, was the first Puerto Rican mycologist. He was also known as "the Father of Mycology in Puerto Rico". He discovered the aphid "Aphis maidis", the vector of the sugar cane Mosaic virus. Mosaic viruses are plant viruses...
.
Dr. Carlos A. Chardón has twice served as Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Education
Puerto Rico Department of Education
The Puerto Rico Department of Education is the department of Puerto Rico's government which manages state-operated schools in the United States commonwealth. The department is the equivalent of a state department of education and only one of two composed of a single school district...
, the largest state department of education in the nation, with an annual budget of over $3 billion and over 75,000 employees, including 40,000 teachers and is now the Assistant Secretary of State for Governmental Affairs.
Born in Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
and the son of Carlos E. Chardón
Carlos E. Chardón
Dr. Carlos E. Chardón, D.Sc., D.Litt, was the first Puerto Rican mycologist. He was also known as "the Father of Mycology in Puerto Rico". He discovered the aphid "Aphis maidis", the vector of the sugar cane Mosaic virus. Mosaic viruses are plant viruses...
, a former University of Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico
The University of Puerto Rico is the state university system of Puerto Rico. The system consists of 11 campuses and has approximately 64,511 students and 5,300 faculty members...
chancellor, he has served as Secretary of Education twice, first under Governor Carlos Romero Barceló
Carlos Romero Barceló
Carlos Antonio Romero Barceló is a Puerto Rican politician who served as the fifth Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the second governor to be elected from the New Progressive Party and also Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico from 1993 to 2001, making him one of the more successful...
in the 1970s and, over 30 years later, under Governor Luis Fortuño
Luis Fortuño
Luis Guillermo Fortuño Burset is the governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States of America. Fortuño is also the president of the New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico , a member of the Republican National Committee, and will be president of the Council of State...
, until his resignation on November 30, 2009.
While enrolled at Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
to pursue his doctorate, Chardón worked at the Division of Human Rights of the State of New York as a field representative.
In Puerto Rico's state government, he served as an aide to Governor Luis A. Ferré
Luis A. Ferré
Don Luis Alberto Ferré Aguayo was a Puerto Rican engineer, industrialist, politician, philanthropist, and a patron of the arts. He was the third Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico from 1969 to 1973, and the founding father of the New Progressive Party which advocates for Puerto Rico...
, and as Secretary of Education under Governors Romero Barceló and Fortuño. He also chaired the Board of Directors of the Urban Renewal Corporation.
During his first stint as Secretary, he concentrated in improving the quality of teachers and increasing the number of teachers with Masters degrees, developing English-language immersion courses and dramatically increasing the funding of education in the arts. He subsequently served as Executive Vice President of the Ponce Museum of Art
Ponce Museum of Art
Museo de Arte de Ponce, or MAP, is an art museum located on Las Americas Avenue in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is considered the finest art museum in Puerto Rico. It houses a collection of European art, as well as work by Puerto Rican artists. The largest art museum in the Caribbean, it has also been...
, founded by former Gov. Ferré, and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music.
He was recruited by Gov. Fortuño in January 2009 to once again serve as Secretary of Education, where he has been tackling with the fiscal woes and multiple compliance problems with the U.S. Department of Education inherited. He now advises Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Secretary of State or State Secretary is a commonly used title for a senior or mid-level post in governments around the world. The role varies between countries, and in some cases there are multiple Secretaries of State in the Government....
Kenneth McClintock
Kenneth McClintock
Kenneth D. McClintock-Hernández is the current Secretary of State of Puerto Rico. Mr. McClintock served as co-chair of Hillary Clinton presidential campaign's National Hispanic Leadership Council in 2008, co-chaired Clinton's successful Puerto Rico primary campaign that year and served as the...
.
At the Federal level, he has served as liaison Representative of the then Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW), and as Caribbean District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration
Small Business Administration
The Small Business Administration is a United States government agency that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. The mission of the Small Business Administration is "to maintain and strengthen the nation's economy by enabling the establishment and viability of small businesses...
, where he was able to increase loans by 1,000% in spite of 50% staffing cuts, which led the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to honor him twice. He chaired the State Volunteer Action Board for AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps is a U.S. federal government program that was created under President Bill Clinton by the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 and later expanded by 50 percent under President George W. Bush...
.
In private life, he has served as a member and Vice Chairman of the Puerto Rico Academy of Arts and Sciences
Puerto Rico Academy of Arts and Sciences
The Puerto Rico Academy of Arts and Sciences is a decades-old non-profit institution created for the advancement of knowledge in the United States' largest territory. Many of the most prominent Puerto Ricans are members of the academy. The Academy has published many books and produces a journal,...
. A lifelong Republican, Chardón has served as Secretary
Secretary
A secretary, or administrative assistant, is a person whose work consists of supporting management, including executives, using a variety of project management, communication & organizational skills. These functions may be entirely carried out to assist one other employee or may be for the benefit...
of Puerto Rico's Republican Party and as a member of the Republican National Committee
Republican National Committee
The Republican National Committee is an American political committee that provides national leadership for the Republican Party of the United States. It is responsible for developing and promoting the Republican political platform, as well as coordinating fundraising and election strategy. It is...
.
See also
- List of famous Puerto Ricans
- for Dr. Carlos E. Chardón, the first Puerto Rican mycologist and the first Puerto RicanPuerto Rican peopleA Puerto Rican is a person who was born in Puerto Rico.Puerto Ricans born and raised in the continental United States are also sometimes referred to as Puerto Ricans, although they were not born in Puerto Rico...
to hold the position of Chancellor of the University of Puerto RicoUniversity of Puerto RicoThe University of Puerto Rico is the state university system of Puerto Rico. The system consists of 11 campuses and has approximately 64,511 students and 5,300 faculty members...
, see: Carlos E. ChardónCarlos E. ChardónDr. Carlos E. Chardón, D.Sc., D.Litt, was the first Puerto Rican mycologist. He was also known as "the Father of Mycology in Puerto Rico". He discovered the aphid "Aphis maidis", the vector of the sugar cane Mosaic virus. Mosaic viruses are plant viruses...
.