Exec Order

HSIs are institutions of higher education that have an enrollment of at least __ percent Hispanic undergraduate full-time-equivalent students and satisfy other criteria.

• 30

• 25

• 20

• 40

Answer explanation

Section 1. Policy. Hispanic-Serving Institutions have a history of expanding educational opportunities for generations of Hispanic and Latino students. As defined in section 502(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(5)), HSIs are institutions of higher education that have an enrollment of at least 25 percent Hispanic undergraduate full-time-equivalent students and satisfy other criteria, including with respect to enrollment of needy students and expenditures per full-time-equivalent undergraduate student.

Initiative shall advance educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity through HSIs by focusing on the following goals:

(select 3 answers)

• To enhance HSIs’ educational capacity, including with respect to research and infrastructure development

• Identifying best practices for HSIs on developing, implementing, expanding, and sustaining strategies, programs, and initiatives

• Promoting online courses for diversity reach at HSIs by eliminating the burden of out-of-state tuition

• Strengthening Federal recruitment activities at HSIs to build accessible and equitable pathways into Federal career opportunities

Answer explanation

Sec 2.b.i-ix

How many board members will be appointed by the President?

• 21

• 14

• 17

• 23

Which is a key focus of the initiative regarding faculty at HSIs?

• Providing professional development and training

• Increasing salaries

• Expanding faculty research opportunities

• Increased employment benefits

Answer explanation

2.b.viii encouraging the development of highly qualified, diverse, multilingual, and culturally responsive educators who support and instruct HSI students and contribute to effectively meeting those students’ social, emotional, and academic needs

The Federal Government must collaborate with Hispanic and Latino communities to ensure:

(select 3 answers)

• High enrollment rates

• Long-term success

• Eliminating barriers to Federal funding

• Strengthening the capacity of HSIs

Answer explanation

Section 1. As set forth in Executive Order 14045 of September 13, 2021 (White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics), the Federal Government must collaborate with Hispanic and Latino communities to ensure their long-term success, including by eliminating barriers to Federal funding and strengthening the capacity of HSIs. This order builds on those policies by establishing the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity Through Hispanic-Serving Institutions and the President’s Board of Advisors on Hispanic-Serving Institutions.