Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) are defined by the federal government as not-for-profit, degree granting colleges and universities that enroll at least 25% Latinx students. But beyond the federal definition, there is uncertainty about what it means to serve Latinx students, particularly as HSIs are enrollment driven institutions that lack an historical mission to serve Latinxs. While some argue that equitable graduation rates are evidence of effectively serving Latinxs, others say that HSIs must provide a culturally enhancing educational experience.
Dr. Garcia contends that both are important and complicates this argument in the book.
Becoming Hispanic-Serving Institutions is intended for higher education scholars and practitioners. It was published at an important time in history, as the number of colleges and universities eligible for HSI status increases every year, reaching 550 by fall 2020. Yet there is a need to understand the opportunities and challenges of becoming an HSI, which the book offers.
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction. What It Means to Serve Students
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Creating the Dominant Narrative: The Racialization of Postsecondary Institutions
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White Institutions Becoming HSIs: The Case of Chicago
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Enhancing the Cultural Experience of Latinx Students
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Serving the Latinx Community in the Third Space
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Pushing the Bar on Legitimized Outcomes
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Reframing the HSI Narrative
Notes
References
Index
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