History and Overview of the Center for Latin American and
Caribbean Studies
The St. John’s University Center for Latin American and Caribbean
Studies (CLACS) was established in 1994. Its policy is grounded in
the University's Vincentian mission and a commitment to global
education, as put forward by St. John's President Rev. Donald J.
Harrington, C.M. As a metropolitan university whose main campuses
areas located in one of the major urban centers of the world, St.
John's is acutely aware of the increasing importance of the U.S.
economy on Latin American and Caribbean trading sectors through
NAFTA and other agreements.
Observing the rapid growth of Hispanic populations in New York
and across the U.S., St. John's also recognizes its historic
responsibility to this sector of new Americans. The Center, under
the auspices of the Office of the Provost, comprises faculty and
administrators whose research, teaching and professional
involvement demonstrate a serious commitment to the study of Latin
America and the Caribbean. These scholars serve as liaisons and
support resources within their schools, disciplines and
departments.
Department Contact
Dr. Alina Camacho-Gingerich,
Chair
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
St. John Hall, B3A, 1 & 9
(718) 990-1932
camachoa@stjohns.edu
clacs@stjohns.edu
Graduate Admission
Information
Office of Graduate Admission
(718) 990-1601
gradhelp@stjohns.edu