Hispanic Serving Institutions

The concept of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) surfaced in the 1980s. Leaders at the federal, state, and institutional levels recognized that a small set of institutions enrolled a large percentage of Latino students but had low levels of resources. The classification of HSIs formally recognized these institutions for capacity-building and other support.

The concept of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) surfaced in the 1980s. A small set of institutions enroll a large percentage of Latino students and the federal Title V HSI program formally recognizes institutions for capacity-building and other support.

This report portrays the perspectives and leadership choices by a select group of college and university presidents who are on the front lines of the changing higher education landscape.Read more