Inventing Hispanic-Serving Institutions: The Basics

Inventing Hispanic-Serving Institutions: The Basics

February 2006

Overview

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are important institutions for Latinos, yet little research exists on them. This brief serves as a primer on the conditions and history behind their invention, the processes for identification, and the general institutional characteristics of HSIs. It also offers an overview of how these institutions are contributing to Latino student success.

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