The Benefits of Hispanic Serving Institutions Presenters: Julian Sanchez, Dean of College Prep Heights Prep Hugo Macias, Jr., Academic Counselor Williams Prep

Introductions

Road Map What is an HSI? Benefits of HSI Services at HSI's List of HSI’s in Texas Classroom Discussion Questions? Road Map

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are defined as colleges, universities, or systems/districts where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes a minimum of 25% of the total enrollment.  “Total Enrollment” includes full-time and part-time students at the undergraduate or graduate level (including professional schools) of the institution, or both (i.e., headcount of for-credit students). What is an HSI?

Funds given to HSI's may be used for activities such as: scientific or laboratory equipment for teaching; construction or renovation of instructional facilities; faculty development; purchase of educational materials; academic tutoring or counseling programs; funds and administrative management; joint use of facilities; endowment funds; distance learning academic instruction; teacher education; and student support services Benefits of HSI’s

Tutoring services, especially in English and Mathematics Extensive academic and career counseling for Hispanic Students Financial aid and scholarship workshops  Guidance to effectively integrate to campus. For example, there are many HSIs who have professionals serving as advisors to on campus organizations and creating programs for retention Services at HSI’s

List of HSI’s in Texas There are 80+ HSIs in Texas! University of North Texas at Dallas Our Lady of the Lake University Scheiner University St. Edward's Universities St. Mary's University List of HSI’s in Texas

What kind of colleges and universities are the right fit for you? What are you looking for in a college? Do you want a college you attend to be focused on being an HSI? Or HBCU? Why or why not? What ultimately matters when you choose a college to attend? What advice can you give your classmates to hold each other accountable in the college search? Discussion

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