1. The Benefits of Hispanic Serving Institutions
Presenters:
Julian Sanchez, Dean of College Prep
Heights Prep
Hugo Macias, Jr., Academic Counselor
Williams Prep

2. Introductions

3. Road Map What is an HSI? Benefits of HSI Services at HSI's
List of HSI’s in Texas
Classroom Discussion
Questions?
Road Map

4. Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are defined as colleges, universities, or systems/districts where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes a minimum of 25% of the total enrollment.  “Total Enrollment” includes full-time and part-time students at the undergraduate or graduate level (including professional schools) of the institution, or both (i.e., headcount of for-credit students).
What is an HSI?

5. Funds given to HSI's may be used for activities such as: scientific or laboratory equipment for teaching; construction or renovation of instructional facilities; faculty development; purchase of educational materials; academic tutoring or counseling programs; funds and administrative management; joint use of facilities; endowment funds; distance learning academic instruction; teacher education; and student support services
Benefits of HSI’s

6. Tutoring services, especially in English and Mathematics
Extensive academic and career counseling for Hispanic Students
Financial aid and scholarship workshops 
Guidance to effectively integrate to campus. For example, there are many HSIs who have professionals serving as advisors to on campus organizations and creating programs for retention
Services at HSI’s

7. List of HSI’s in Texas There are 80+ HSIs in Texas!
University of North Texas at Dallas
Our Lady of the Lake University
Scheiner University
St. Edward's Universities
St. Mary's University
List of HSI’s in Texas

9. What kind of colleges and universities are the right fit for you?
What are you looking for in a college?
Do you want a college you attend to be focused on being an HSI? Or HBCU? Why or why not?
What ultimately matters when you choose a college to attend?
What advice can you give your classmates to hold each other accountable in the college search?
Discussion

10. Preguntas?