Joe H. Alcorta

Professor of Spanish; Director of Minority Studies
325-670-1594
HSU Box 16206
Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts
Foreign Languages
jalcorta@hsutx.edu

The friendly people at HSU make it a great place to work. Faculty and staff go that extra mile to help students. Because of our Christian environment, I feel very comfortable praying with students before class on Mondays, Tuesdays, and before each exam. Because of small classes, I really get to know most of the students before the end of the semester. From many students’ testimonies, I know the Lord has used me in a special way to say an encouraging word. During my 35-plus years tenure, students, staff and other faculty members have blessed me in a wonderful way. Through the years, I have seen the Lord bless HSU in a special way. Students, come and join us and find out for yourself! HSU is a great place to continue your education.

 

 

Degrees Earned:

  • Bachelor's ~ Spanish ~ Hardin-Simmons University ~ 1964
  • Master's ~ Spanish ~ Howard Payne University ~ 1968
  • Doctorate ~ Spanish ~ Texas Tech University ~ 1980

Publications:

  • Speak Spanish in 60 days
  • Essential Spanish for Policemen, Lawyers, and Judges
  • Essential Spanish for Restaurant Personnel
  • Essential Spanish to Share Your Faith
  • Historia de Los Dallas Cowboys (History of the Dallas Cowboys, in Spanish)

Hardin-Simmons University, 2200 Hickory, Abilene, Texas, 79698. (325) 670-1000