FIU Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center (LACC)

What FIU Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center (LACC) does

FIU Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center (LACC) is a designated Title VI National Resource Center operating within Florida International University's Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs in Miami. Its core academic offerings are the Master of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (MALACS) degree, three certificate programs (undergraduate and graduate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and undergraduate in Haitian Studies), and study abroad programs in Argentina and Ecuador. Six Programs of Excellence span Andean Studies, Brazilian Studies, Haitian Studies, Governance and Security, Health and Society, and Migration and Transient Communities. The center's research infrastructure includes the Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC), a cooperative digital library with over 60 member institutions globally; the Haitian Art Digital Archive (HADA); the Latino Public Opinion Forum (LPOF), which has conducted the Annual LATINO Survey for over a decade; and thematic research initiatives such as SCRAIN (Central American gangs) and OJALA (Afrodescendant justice). The center also operates the 29-year Haitian Summer Institute, the annual Hemispheric Security Conference, and K-12 educator outreach.

LACC does not generate independent revenue. It is funded through FIU institutional allocations, Title VI and other federal grants (Department of Education FLAS Fellowships), external foundation and government grants, program fees (e.g., $1,600 for the Argentina study abroad program plus tuition), and donor contributions through the Kimberly Green endowment. It serves a horizontal customer base across university students, K-12 educators, researchers, policymakers, journalists, and community organizations. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, leveraging FIU's admissions infrastructure, signature events, publications (LACES journal, Hemisphere magazine, Caribbean Working Paper Series), and linkage institutes (Florida-Mexico and Florida-Caribbean).

Name

FIU Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center (LACC)

Legal name

Florida International University

Website

https://lacc.fiu.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FIU's Title VI National Resource Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, offering graduate degrees, certificates, study abroad, and language programs supported by a digital library and longitudinal public opinion research serving students, educators, researchers, and policymakers.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. University Institutional Funding: LACC operates as a designated area studies center within FIU, funded through university allocations, state appropriations, and the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs budget. The center receives institutional support for faculty positions, administration, and programming.
2. External Grants and Sponsored Research: LACC faculty and affiliated researchers secure external funding from federal agencies (Department of Education FLAS Fellowships), private foundations, and government contracts for research projects, travel grants (Tinker Field Research Collaborative Grant), and publication support.
3. Program Fees and Tuition: Revenue from study abroad program fees (e.g., Argentina program at $1,600 plus tuition), certificate program fees, and application fees. These are processed through FIU's Office of Study Abroad and registrar.
4. Donor Contributions and Endowments: The center benefits from named endowment (Kimberly Green benefactor), alumni donations, and private philanthropy channeled through FIU's giving programs. LACC benefits from the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center endowment.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

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Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LACC is an academic research and educational center that delivers interdisciplinary degree programs (MALACS), undergraduate and graduate certificates, study abroad programs in Argentina and Ecuador, and the Haitian Summer Institute language program. It produces and disseminates scholarship through six thematic Programs of Excellence covering Andean, Brazilian, Haitian, Governance and Security, Health and Society, and Migration topics, alongside research initiatives such as the Latino Public Opinion Forum (LPOF) survey, the Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC), and grant programs supporting faculty and graduate student fieldwork.

Product overview

FIU Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center (LACC) is an academic research and educational center at Florida International University offering a portfolio of degree programs, certificates, and research initiatives focused on Latin America and the Caribbean. The core academic offerings include the Master of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (MALACS), Graduate Certificate, and Undergraduate Certificates in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Haitian Studies. Six Programs of Excellence span Andean, Brazilian, Haitian, Governance and Security, Health and Society, and Migration and Transient Communities areas. LACC operates study abroad programs in Argentina (two variants including Society/Politics/IR and International Pop Culture) and Ecuador, plus the Haitian Summer Institute for language training. Research initiatives include the Latino Public Opinion Forum (LPOF) conducting the Annual LATINO Survey, the Tinker Field Research Collaborative Grant, and thematic research on Central American gangs (SCRAIN), health and society, and religion. Publication outputs include LACES journal, Hemisphere magazine, Caribbean Working Paper Series, and policy papers. The center also provides K-12 educational outreach and international linkage programs through Florida-Mexico and Florida-Caribbean institutes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Latino Public Opinion Forum (LPOF): Conducts the Annual LATINO Survey tracking attitudes of Latino voters across issues including economy, healthcare, immigration, and political preferences. One of the longest-running national surveys of Hispanic public opinion.
• Haitian Summer Institute
• Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC)
• The Street Gangs in Central America Research Initiative (SCRAIN)
• Observatory of Justice for Afrodescendants in Latin America (OJALA)
• LACC-BRIDGE
• LACC-IPUB

Products and services

• Master of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (MALACS) An interdisciplinary graduate degree program allowing students to design their curriculum based on research and career interests, particularly valuable for students whose research and professional interests span multiple disciplines relating to Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Undergraduate Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies An interdisciplinary certificate program available on campus or fully online, enabling undergraduate students to develop awareness and understanding of the Latin American and Caribbean region.
• Undergraduate Certificate in Haitian Studies A specialized certificate program available on campus or fully online, focusing on Haitian language, culture, and regional studies.
• Graduate Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies An interdisciplinary graduate-level certificate offering access to LACC's network of faculty experts, policymakers, artists, community leaders, and alumni, with flexible daytime or evening completion options.
• Haitian Summer Institute A six-week intensive program in its 29th year offering basic conversational proficiency in Haitian Creole as well as intermediate and advanced language training, conducted in person at the FIU Modesto Maidique Campus.
• Argentina Study Abroad: Society, Politics, and International Relations An intensive four-week study abroad program in Buenos Aires (June 22-July 17, 2026) fostering understanding of Latin American international relations through living and studying in Argentina, offering 6 credits across two courses.
• Argentina Study Abroad: International Pop Culture - The Argentine Edition A new intensive ten-day study abroad program in Argentina exploring Argentine cultural identity through popular culture, traditions, and contemporary life in Buenos Aires (December 12-22, 2026).
• Ecuador Study Abroad Program A study abroad program in Ecuador offered as part of LACC's regional study abroad offerings.
• Latino Public Opinion Forum (LPOF) One of the longest-running national surveys of Hispanic public opinion, conducting the Annual LATINO Survey for more than a decade to track evolving attitudes of Latino voters on issues including the economy, health care, immigration, and political preferences.
• Tinker Field Research Collaborative Grant A grant program funding graduate student travel to Spanish or Portuguese-speaking countries in Latin America and the Caribbean for pre-dissertation or thesis field research at doctoral or master's levels.
• Humanities and Area Studies Faculty Research Development Program A faculty research development initiative supporting humanities and area studies research on Latin America and the Caribbean.
• K-12 Outreach Programs Educational outreach including teacher training workshops, summer institutes, and online lesson plans and teacher resources for K-12 educators.
• Hemispheric Security Conference An annual conference co-sponsored by LACC addressing pressing security challenges facing the Latin American and Caribbean region, held May 5-7, 2026.
• Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC) A collaborative digital library providing access to Caribbean cultural, historical, and research materials through a cooperative of over 60 member institutions globally.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over a decade of continuous Latino public opinion tracking through the Annual LATINO Survey
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jack D. Gordon Institute (FIU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026LACC co-sponsors the 2026 Hemispheric Security Conference led by the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Policy and Ethics. The conference brings together regional security experts for workshops, fireside chats, and plenary sessions addressing pressing security challenges facing Latin America and the Caribbean.
• FIU College of LawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLACC partnered with FIU College of Law to launch the inaugural Latin American and Caribbean Law Review Symposium, combining legal scholarship with area studies expertise.
• Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC) PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationdLOC is a cooperative digital library with over 60 member institutions including universities, national libraries, and cultural archives across the Caribbean and globally. LACC serves as a founding/contributing partner providing Caribbean area studies expertise and hosting Haitian Art Digital Archive (HADA).
• Observatory of Justice for Afrodescendants in Latin America (OJALA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOJALA is a research initiative focused on the application of ethno-racial law in contemporary multiculturalist Latin America. LACC hosts OJALA at FIU, supporting research on Afrodescendant justice issues.
• Florida-Mexico Institute (FMI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of several Florida Linkage Institutes providing scholarships and exchange opportunities between Florida and Mexico. LACC promotes FMI programs to students interested in Mexico-focused studies.
• Florida-Caribbean Institute (FCI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlorida Linkage Institute providing scholarships and cultural exchange between Florida and Caribbean nations. LACC directs students and community members to FCI programming.
• InterAmerican Press Association (IAPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLACC co-hosts webinars with IAPA for journalists and editors covering Latin American and Caribbean affairs, providing media training and expert commentary.
• Argentina Ministry of National SecurityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured in a Fireside Chat at the 2026 Hemispheric Security Conference for dialogue on regional security cooperation between the U.S. and Argentina.
• City of Buenos AiresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLACC signed an MOU with the City of Buenos Aires supporting study abroad programming, faculty exchanges, and cultural initiatives in Argentina.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Center for Latin American Studies, Georgetown University: Georgetown's Title VI center for Latin American Studies offering graduate degrees and policy-focused research. Comparable to LACC in academic mission and policy orientation, with stronger Washington, DC policy ecosystem ties and donor base.
• David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies (DRCLAS), Harvard University: Harvard's flagship Title VI-funded Latin American studies center offering graduate and undergraduate programs, research, and policy programming. Directly comparable to LACC as a peer Title VI center with the same mission and federal funding model, though operating at significantly greater scale and with deeper institutional resources.
• Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS), University of Texas at Austin: UT Austin's Title VI National Resource Center for Latin American Studies, offering graduate degrees, area studies research, K-12 outreach, and academic publishing. Closely comparable to LACC as a peer Title VI-funded LAC center in the same federal funding ecosystem with overlapping programmatic scope.
• Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), University of Florida: University of Florida's Title VI-funded Center for Latin American Studies offering graduate certificates, undergraduate programs, and LAC research. Directly comparable to LACC as a Florida-based peer in the same Title VI ecosystem with strong regional and funding overlap.
• Center for Latin American Studies, Vanderbilt University: Vanderbilt's federally funded center for Latin American Studies offering graduate and undergraduate programming. Comparable to LACC in Title VI-funded mission and academic scope, though smaller in geographic reach and program breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Pew Research Center: Major nonpartisan research institution conducting public opinion polling on Hispanic voter attitudes, demographic trends, and social issues. Directly comparable to LACC's Latino Public Opinion Forum (LPOF) mission on the polling side, though Pew operates at vastly greater scale and broader topic base.

Emerging players

• Inter-University Program for Latino Research (IUPLR): Consortium of U.S. university-based Latino research centers collaborating on policy research, demographic studies, and academic publications. Comparable to LACC as a peer institution in the U.S. Latino research ecosystem and a potential collaboration partner for joint grants and research initiatives.

Others

• Latin American Studies Association (LASA): The largest professional association for individuals and institutions engaged in the study of Latin America, organizing annual congresses and publishing scholarly work. Comparable to LACC as the broader scholarly ecosystem in which it operates, publishes, and recruits affiliated faculty.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Customer concentration

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