Hispanic Serving Institutions

Kevin DeschlerStephen Heggem

Scott KolmerMark Erickson

Learning Outcomes

Be educated on the history of HSI's.Understand the criteria of what composes an

HSI.Become aware of the benefits and challenges

that come with HSI's.Learn the growing needs of Latino students

History of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI’s)

Country experiencing demographic shift Fifteen years, “Baby Boomer generation retires College students will take place (most of whom are

Latino)Increasing number of Latino college students

Country’s fastest growing community Should take action to address educational

achievement and leadership

(D. Santiago, 2006)

History of HSI’s

HSI’s created to play critical part Address Latino student needs Develop Latino student pursuit and success in Higher

Ed.HSI’s defined as…

“accredited and degree-granting public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education with 25 percent or more total undergraduate Hispanic full-time equivalent student enrollment” (summary of Title V of the Higher Education Act, as amended in 1998).

(D. Santiago, 2006)

History of HSI’s

HSI’s surfaced in the 1980’s

History of HSI’s

No institutional mission statement Leaders recognized few institutions enrolling large

percentages of Latino students Assisted schools with capacity building support to

improve quality of education for Latino studentsDiscussed first time in 1983 during

Congressional hearing Latino students lacked access to Higher Ed. Many who began degree programs did not complete them Latino students were concentrated at schools with limited

financial support

(D. Santiago, 2006)

History of HSI’s

Congressmen Paul Simon (1984) Introduced legislation to target support for Latino

students Increased awareness of Hispanics as definable group

in Higher Ed. Proposed identification for institutions that served

large numbers of Latino students Provided targeted funding to improve quality of

education provided to Latino students

(D. Santiago, 2006)

History of HSI’s

Congressman Ruben Hinojosa (1998) Made further important changes Eliminated “first generation” requirement Eliminated additional proof that 25% of Hispanic

students were low-income Criteria was burdensome and unnecessary

(D. Santiago, 2006)

Developing HSI programs moved to separate section of HEA Known as Title V Emphasizes importance Differentiates it from other institutional capacity-building

programs

(D. Santiago, 2006)

Title V

Part A – The undergraduate HSI grant program under Title V was reauthorized and the authorization for funding was raised from $62,500,000 for FY 1999 to “$175,000,000 for fiscal year 2009 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years.”  (Actual funding is subject to the annual appropriations process.) (Sections 501-505)

A new “Part B--Promoting post baccalaureate opportunities for Hispanic Americans” was created to promote the development or enhancement of graduate programs at HSIs.   The authorization level was set at $100 million for FY 2009 “and such sums as may be necessary for each of the five succeeding fiscal years.”  Again actual funding is subject to annual appropriations.  (Section 502)

(Developing hispanic-serving institutions, 2011)

Notable HSI’s in Southern California

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

California State University, FullertonChaffey CollegeCitrus CollegeOccidental CollegeUniversity of La VerneTotal of 82 HSI’s in California aloneOver 311 HSI’s in the nation119 institutions offer graduate degrees

What Makes an HSI

(a) An institution of higher education is eligible to receive a grant under this part if— (1) At the time of application, it has an enrollment of undergraduate full-time equivalent students that is at

least 25 percent Hispanic students; (2) It provides assurances that not less than 50 percent of its Hispanic students are low-income individuals; (3) It has an enrollment of needy students as described in § 606.3(a), unless the Secretary waives this

requirement under § 606.3(b); (4) It has low average educational and general expenditures per full-time equivalent undergraduate student

as described in § 606.4(a), unless the Secretary waives this requirement under § 606.4(c); (5) It is legally authorized by the State in which it is located to be a junior college or to provide an

educational program for which it awards a bachelor's degree; and (6) It is accredited or preaccredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that the

Secretary has determined to be a reliable authority as to the quality of education or training offered. (b) A branch campus of a Hispanic-Serving institution is eligible to receive a grant under this part if— (1) The institution as a whole meets the requirements of paragraphs (a)(3) through (a)(6) of this section;

and (2) The branch campus satisfies the requirements of paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(4) of this section. (c)(1) An institution that receives a grant under the Strengthening Institutions Program (34 CFR part 607)

or the Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program (34 CFR part 608) for a particular fiscal year is not eligible to receive a grant under this part for that same fiscal year, and may not relinquish its grant under those programs to secure a grant under this part.

(2) A Hispanic-Serving institution under this part may not concurrently receive grant funds under the Strengthening Institutions Program, Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program, or Strengthening Historically Black Graduate Institutions Program.

(Developing hispanic-serving institutions, 2011)

Because We Won’t Read ALL of That

KEY POINTS Must be an eligible institution Has an enrollment of undergraduate full-time

equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students

Why HSI’s Are Needed

Purpose: The Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Program

provides grants to assist HSI’s to expand educational opportunities for, and improve the attainment of, Hispanic students.

(Developing hispanic-serving institutions, 2011)

Benefits of HSI’s

Location Close to home “Familismo”

Community Welcoming campus climate Sense of belonging and understanding Comfortable and safe

(DAYTON, GONZALEZ-VASQUEZ, MARTINEZ & PLUM, 2004) (CORTEZ, 2011)

Benefits of HSI’s

FUNDING Biggest issue 31% of Hispanic students said money was a “Major

Concern” Only 17% of other students

(BENITEZ, 1998)

Funding ultimately leads to…

Benefits of HSI’s

Support/Programs Transfer and articulation agreements (84%) Academic advising (52%) Labs and other facilities (42%) Creation of STEM-focused centers or programs (41%) Curriculum (40%) Faculty professional development (35%) K–12 recruitment and community outreach (31%) Student research opportunities (30%) Technology updates (30%) Pedagogy (26%)

(Malcin, Bensimon & Davila, 2010)

Benefits of HSI’s

Support/Programs LifeMap Cañada IT

(Benitez & Dearo, 2004)

HSI Challenges

- Financial Allocation- Provide Aid for Students- Create New Programs- Staff Programs Appropriately

- Maintain Community Presence- Presence in Outside Community- Community Atmosphere

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