F. Chris Garcia's extensive and diverse work authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited includes over sixty books, monographs, chapters, articles, and reviews. Among his notable publications are results such as "The Political Socialization of Chicano Children" (1973), "The Chicano Political Experience" (1977), "Latinos and the Political System" (1988), "Latino Voices: Mexican, Puerto Rican and Cuban Perspectives on American Politics" (1992), "Pursuing Power: Latinos and the Political System" (1997), "Hispanics and the US Political System: Moving into the Mainstream" (2008), and multiple editions of "New Mexico Government" (1976, 1981, 1994, 2006). One of Garcia's most significant research endeavors was his role as Co-Principal Investigator in the Latino National Political Survey. Conducted from 1987 to 1993, this groundbreaking study focused on the political attitudes and behaviors of Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cuban Americans. The project, the first of its kind, involved extensive research and received substantial grant support. Garcia and his team conducted in-person interviews with over 2,800 Latinos and 598 non-Latinos nationwide, providing valuable insights into the perspectives of the Latino community. Garcia's contributions extended beyond the boundaries of the classroom and academia. In 1975, he unexpectedly began his journey in higher education administration when he was appointed Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of New Mexico. His dedication and leadership skills soon led to promotions, with subsequent appointments as Associate Dean and then Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in 1980. In this capacity, Garcia oversaw academic departments, institutes, centers, and museums, making him the first Hispanic American to hold such a position at the university.