HSI & Hispanic Heritage Month

What year Yo Puedo College Day connected with Latino students?

• 2022

• 2015

• 2024

• 1999

Who is the HSI Leadership Team?

• The HSI Leadership Team is a group of individuals who are responsible for guiding and implementing strategies that support success of Latino students.

• The HSI Leadership Team works with high school students.

• The HSI Leadership Team collaborates with 4 year univesities and transfer students.

What is the purpose of the HSI Task Force?

• The HSI Task Force provides best practices and educational experiences to serve Latino students. 

• The HSI Task Force provides best practices for ELL students.

• The HSI Task Force provides best practices for Adult Leaners

Who is Dr. Gina Garcia?

• Dr. Garcia is a prominent scholar and expert on HSI and expert on servingness.

• Dr. Garcia is a faculty member from Gateway Technical College.

• Dr. Gina Garcia is an ELL instructor.

What is servingness?

• Servingness is about giving others the opportunity to earn a high school diploma

• Servingness is a concept in higher education that goes beyond enrolling Latino students. It is about academic support, cultural identity, and well-being of Latino students.

• Servingness is about just providing a sense of belong to the students.

What is HSI?

• HSI is a Gateway Technical College designation where at least 25% of the full-time students are Latinos.

• HSI is federal designation where at least 25% of the full-time students are Latinos.

• HSI is a state designation where at least 25% of the full-time students are Latinos.

How many HSIs in Wisconsin?

• 5

• 4

• 8

• 10

According to Excelencia in Education, Latinos will need to earn 6.2 million degrees by 2030 to regain the top ranking in the world for college degree attainment?

• True

• False

Think of a faculty, staff, or administrator that supported you when you were a student. Share one word that describes how they made you feel.

What does the acronym HSI stand for?

• Hero Sound Island

• Hispanic Serving Institution

• Hispanic Service Instalation