activities · 30
what they do
direct service · 10
- Award Scholarships for Conference Attendance Member-Focused Professional Development ScholarshipsProvides cash scholarships, conference registration, travel, and hotel support to students for attendance at the AHSIE Best Practices Conference. Scholarship recipients are awarded full packages to ensure access to professional development opportunities.
- Award scholarships for conference attendance Member-Focused Professional Development ScholarshipsProvides cash scholarships, conference registration, travel, and hotel expenses to students to attend the AHSIE Best Practices Conference, such as the 2026 event in Boston, MA.
- Award scholarships for conference attendance Member-Focused Professional Development ScholarshipsProvides cash scholarships, conference registration, travel, and hotel support to students for attendance at the AHSIE Best Practices Conference, including opportunities to present their work.
- Host Annual and Virtual Conferences and Events Leadership Conferences & Networking EventsOrganizes the annual AHSIE Best Practices Conference, including student scholar presentations, breakout sessions, and lightning talks, as well as virtual open houses, meet-and-greets during HSI Week, and a virtual student leadership retreat to foster community and knowledge exchange.
- Host community and awareness-building events Leadership Conferences & Networking EventsOrganizes cultural events such as a Día de los Muertos cooking session, virtual student leadership retreats, and HSI Week activities including meet-and-greets and open houses to strengthen community engagement.
- Organize community and awareness events during HSI Week Leadership Conferences & Networking EventsHosts virtual events during HSI Week, including a meet and greet and an open house, to foster community engagement and institutional visibility.
- Provide Access to HSI Resources and Networks Member Resource Library ServicesMaintains a library of HSI best practices, hosts a membership directory for HSI contacts, and provides access to job postings to support professional connectivity and resource sharing among HSI educators and institutions.
- Provide access to HSI resources and networking Member Resource Library ServicesOffers members access to a library of HSI best practices, job postings, a membership directory for HSI contacts, and reduced-cost registration for conferences and professional development opportunities.
- Provide access to HSI resources and networking Member Resource Library ServicesOffers members access to a library of HSI best practices, job postings, and a membership directory to connect with HSI contacts.
- Support student engagement and leadership development Leadership Conferences & Networking EventsOrganizes student-focused events including a virtual student leadership retreat, a cooking event celebrating Día de los Muertos, and opportunities for student scholars to present their work at the annual conference.
advocacy · 3
- Advocate for HSIs through federal engagement and policy discussions HSI Research and Policy AdvocacyActs as a liaison between federal agencies and member institutions, hosts webinars and discussions on legal and policy challenges—including Supreme Court decisions—and advocates for HSI mission protection and funding eligibility.
- Advocate for HSIs with federal agencies and on policy issues HSI Research and Policy AdvocacyActs as a liaison between federal agencies and member institutions, hosts webinars and discussions on policy challenges—including Supreme Court decisions and threats to HSI mission—and promotes research-informed policy and practice.
- Conduct Advocacy and Policy Engagement HSI Research and Policy AdvocacyActs as a liaison between federal agencies and HSI member institutions, hosts webinars and discussions on legal challenges, Supreme Court decisions, and policy threats to HSIs, and advocates for HSI mission protection and equity in higher education.
research · 2
- Advance HSI Research and Knowledge Co-Creation HSI Research and Policy AdvocacyHosts research-focused sessions and supports the development of an HSI Research Colectiva to connect research with practice and policy, drawing on reports and data to build equity across Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
- Conduct research to inform HSI policy and practice HSI Research and Policy AdvocacyHosts sessions and supports initiatives that connect HSI research to policy and practice, including discussions on building equity in community colleges and the formation of an HSI Research Colectiva.
capacity building · 15
- Conduct governance and leadership development Board Governance & Member VotingAccepts nominations and elects members to the AHSIE Council for three-year terms, supporting organizational governance and leadership continuity.
- Deliver Capacity-Building Institutes and Workshops HSI Grant and Leadership InstitutesOffers a range of professional development programs including the HSI Grant Writing Institute, Grant Implementation Institute, Data Institute, Student Leadership Institute, and workshops on HSI eligibility, advising, belonging, and resilience, designed to strengthen institutional capacity at HSIs and emerging HSIs.
- Deliver professional development and grant support institutes HSI Grant and Leadership InstitutesConducts a range of virtual and in-person institutes and workshops—including the HSI Grant Writing Institute, Grantsmanship Institute, HSI Grant Implementation Institute, and micro-courses—to build capacity in grant writing, project management, and implementation of Title V and Title III grants for HSI staff and faculty.
- Facilitate Publication Opportunities Supported Literary Publication ProgramsOffers publication opportunities in the AHSIE Journal and supports scholars through a virtual writing community that includes consultations, a resource toolkit, and structured writing sessions to prepare manuscripts.
- Facilitate publication and writing support Supported Literary Publication ProgramsProvides publication opportunities in the AHSIE Journal and supports authors through a virtual writing community, pre- and post-institute consultations, and a writing resource toolkit.
- Facilitate publication in AHSIE Journal Supported Literary Publication ProgramsOffers publication opportunities in the AHSIE Journal and supports authors through a virtual writing community that includes consultations, resources, and a writing institute.
- Foster student leadership and belonging at HSIs Youth Civic Leadership TrainingOffers a Student Leadership Institute and related workshops to build cultural self-awareness, resilience, and professional skills among students, and provides resources to cultivate inclusive environments and combat bias and extremism.
- Host annual Best Practices ConferenceOrganizes an annual national conference, such as the 14th Annual AHSIE Best Practices Conference held in 2022 in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, to disseminate best practices for improving educational outcomes at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).
- Host annual Best Practices ConferenceOrganizes an annual national conference featuring breakout sessions, workshops, lightning talks, and student scholar presentations to disseminate best practices for improving educational outcomes at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).
- Host specialized HSI capacity-building institutes and workshops HSI Grant and Leadership InstitutesOffers targeted institutes and workshops such as the Student Leadership Institute, Aspiring and Emerging HSI Institute, Data Institute, and sessions on academic advising, coaching, and cultivating belonging, designed to strengthen institutional practices and leadership at HSIs.
- Provide professional development and technical assistance for HSI grants HSI Grant and Leadership InstitutesOffers institutes, workshops, and micro-courses on HSI grant writing, implementation, and management—including Title V and Title III grants—as well as assistance with HSI eligibility applications and waiver forms.
- Support HSI Grant Development and Implementation HSI Grant and Leadership InstitutesProvides targeted training and technical assistance for HSI staff and faculty on grant writing, project management, and implementation of Title V and Title III grants, including micro-courses, webinars, and hands-on workshops for new and experienced grant recipients.
- Support Institutional Governance and Leadership DevelopmentAccepts nominations and elects members to the AHSIE Council for three-year terms and develops leadership capacity among HSI practitioners through structured institutes and strategic planning support.
- Support data-informed decision-making at HSIs Clinical Trial Equity InitiativesHosts the AHSIE Data Institute and related virtual events to train equity practitioners in analyzing socioeconomic trends, building equity dashboards, and using mixed-method data for assessment, advocacy, and strategic planning.
- Support emerging and aspiring HSIs HSI Grant and Leadership InstitutesOffers targeted institutes for emerging HSIs to develop strategic plans, increase Latinx/a/o and low-income student enrollment, and build institutional capacity for HSI designation and grant eligibility.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Advancing STEM Equity through Mentoring and Faculty Representation STEM_education_improvementThe organization improves STEM education outcomes and equity by promoting holistic student advising models and developing pathways to increase Latino representation in STEM faculty positions.
- Advancing STEM education and Latino representation in faculty STEM_education_improvementThe organization improves STEM education outcomes and develops models to increase Latino representation in college STEM faculty through mentoring, holistic advising, and innovation in STEM programming.
- Capacity Building through Professional Development and Collaboration capacity_buildingThe organization builds the capacity of HSI practitioners and educators by providing opportunities for skill development (e.g., grant writing, project management), fostering cooperation, networking, partnerships, and information-sharing, and offering technical assistance. This approach aims to strengthen HSIs and improve their ability to serve students and secure funding.
- Capacity Building through Professional Development and Skill Development capacity_buildingThe organization strengthens HSI practitioners' abilities by offering low-cost access to skill-building opportunities in grant writing, project management, and professional development, enhancing institutional effectiveness and competitiveness.
- Capacity building through professional development and skill-building capacity_buildingThe organization strengthens HSI practitioners' abilities by offering affordable access to skill-building opportunities in grant writing, project management, and professional development through annual institutes and conferences.
- Community of Praxis for Transformative HSI Identity Development community_of_praxisThe organization supports HSIs in moving beyond designation by fostering communities where leaders integrate theory and practice to critically reflect, innovate, and implement data-driven, transformational initiatives that reflect an authentic HSI identity.
- Community of praxis to integrate theory and practice in HSI transformation community_of_praxisThe organization fosters a community of praxis where HSI leaders critically reflect and act collectively to implement transformational initiatives, achieve authentic HSI identity, and produce data-driven results.
- Convening and Networking to Foster Collaboration conveningBy creating accessible opportunities for practitioners to connect, present, and collaborate at conferences and virtual institutes, the organization enables knowledge exchange, partnership development, and collective problem-solving among HSI professionals.
- Cultivating a Learning Culture for Student Success learning_culture_for_student_successThe organization actively promotes a learning culture within HSIs as a direct strategy to enhance student success, translating theoretical frameworks into practical applications.
- Facilitation of collaboration and networking among HSI professionals conveningBy convening practitioners and educators through conferences, virtual platforms, and membership networks, the organization enables cooperation, information-sharing, technical assistance, and partnership development to strengthen HSI initiatives.
- Fostering a Community of Praxis community_of_praxisThe organization creates a community of praxis that integrates theory and practice to guide HSI institutions in developing an authentic HSI identity and achieving transformational initiatives. This involves bringing leaders together for critical analysis, reflection, and action, leading to successful grant implementation and data-driven results.
- Promoting STEM Education and Latino Representation stem_education_and_representationThe organization focuses on improving STEM education by promoting innovation, strengthening student outcomes, and developing models to increase Latino representation in college STEM faculty. This includes utilizing STEM mentoring and holistic advising programs to support student success.
- Promoting a Learning Culture for Student Success learning_cultureThe organization advances student success by supporting HSIs in adopting a learning culture that bridges educational theory with practical implementation, fostering institutional innovation and equity.
- Resource Sharing and Dissemination of HSI Best Practices resource_provisionThe organization enhances institutional capacity by curating and providing access to a centralized library of HSI-focused resources, models, and federal funding guidance to support effective programming and compliance.
- Resource and knowledge sharing for HSI advancement resource_provisionThe organization supports HSIs by providing access to best practices, guidance on federal funding use, and a shared library of resources to improve institutional effectiveness and student outcomes.
- Student Leadership Development through Mentorship and Networking student_leadership_developmentThe organization supports student development by facilitating their attendance at conferences, which broadens their experiences, helps them build professional networks, and fosters mentorship relationships with HSI campus professionals.
- Supporting Competitive Grant Development through Institutional Collaboration grant_application_supportThe organization increases access to federal funding by facilitating inter-institutional cooperation to strengthen grant applications, particularly under Title III/V, leveraging shared expertise and resources.
- Supporting student success through learning culture and leadership development student_successThe organization promotes a learning culture and student leadership by integrating professional mentorship, networking, and experiential learning opportunities to move from theory to practice in student development.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
AHSIE 2024 Pre-Conference Institutes
Includes the Aspiring and Emerging HSI Institute, HSI Grant Implementation Institute, and Student Leadership Institute, designed for various stakeholders at HSIs.
AHSIE Data Institute
A virtual experience for equity practitioners at HSIs and emerging HSIs to learn about national socioeconomic trends, evaluation plans, equity dashboards, and data-driven advocacy.
Bridging Research and Praxis for Transformation
A session discussing how HSI research can shape practice and policy, drawing insights from reports and efforts to establish an HSI Research Colectiva.
Cooking with AHISE's Millennial Mami: Making Pan Dulce Bread Pudding & Café de Olla
A community event combining cooking traditional Hispanic treats with discussions on their history and cultural traditions.
Cultivating Belonging and Resilience at Hispanic Serving Institutions: A ToolKit
A workshop exploring how HSIs can create spaces of belonging amidst rising bias, hate, and extremism, focusing on building "comunidad" and fostering "servingness."
Cultura, Crecimiento y Conexión: Reframing Personal and Professional Development in HSI Student Leadership Retreat
An online interactive retreat for students focusing on cultural identity, communication styles, values, leadership, and building an equitable society.
Getting Started: New HSI Grant Award Assistance Workshop
An interactive workshop for novice HSI grant implementers to gain an introductory understanding of project start-up for Title V and Title III Part F grants.
HSI Eligibility and Waiver Webinar
A webinar guiding institutions through the process of applying for HSI Eligibility and submitting waiver forms for Department of Education HSI Title III STEM and Title V grants.
President's Panel
An engaging discussion with top-level leaders at HSIs about assets, challenges, and opportunities for advancing "servingness" at their institutions.
Servingness during Uncertain Times: Protecting HSIs in the Current Landscape
A webinar discussing legal and institutional challenges faced by HSIs and strategies for protecting and advancing their mission.
When to Use Academic Advising & Coaching
A discussion clarifying the differences between mentoring and coaching and their application as interventions in higher education, including a research-based plan for faculty mentoring.
relationships · 27
who they work with
- AASCU Partner — Luis Maldonado, VP of Government Relations & Policy Analysis at AASCU, participated as a panelist in a webinar.
- Arizona State University Partner — Hosted HSI Grantsmanship Institute.
- Beatriz Ceja Partner — Invited speaker at the conference.
- California Community College system Partner — Collaborates with the California Community College system and its chancellor based on insights from the report "Building Capacity for Equity and Servingness across California’s Hispanic-serving Community Colleges."
- California State University – Channel Islands Partner — Hosted AHSIE Conference.
- California State University, Long Beach Partner — Christian A. Bracho, Assistant Professor at California State University, Long Beach, was a presenter at a workshop.
- City College of New York Partner — Co-chair of student scholarship committee affiliated with City College of New York.
- Elsa Gonzalez Partner — Invited speaker at the conference.
- Erika Tatiana Camacho Partner — Invited speaker at the conference.
- IXE Advising Partner — Collaborated on a webinar titled "Servingness during Uncertain Times: Protecting HSIs in the Current Landscape."
- NSF Partner — Provided insights on the NSF HSI Program and AAAS ST Fellow Opportunity through an invited speaker.
- Nevada State College Partner — Hosted Project Management Institute.
- New Jersey City University Partner — Hosted AHSIE Conference.
- Njeri Clark Partner — Invited speaker at the conference.
- Patricia Trujillo Partner — Invited speaker at the conference.
- Polarization and Extremism Research Innovation Lab (PERIL) Partner — Marylin Rodriguez, Deputy Director of Training & Partnership Development at PERIL, was a presenter at a workshop.
- Sonja Montas-Hunter Partner — Invited speaker at the conference.
- Stacey Slijepcevic Partner — Invited speaker at the conference.
- Stephanie Montoyo Partner — Invited speaker at the conference.
- Stephanie Rodriguez Partner — Invited speaker at the conference.
- UC Davis Partner — Raquel Aldaña, Professor of Law at UC Davis, participated as a panelist in a webinar.
- US Department of Education Government — Provided insights on federal resources for Hispanic Serving Institutions through an invited speaker.
- UnidosUS Partner — Elizabeth Zamudio, VP of Education at UnidosUS, participated as a panelist in a webinar.
- University of Illinois at Chicago Partner — Hosted AHSIE Conference.
- University of New Mexico Partner — Dr. Nancy Lopez from the University of New Mexico was a presenter at the 2024 AHSIE Data Institute.
- University of the Incarnate Word Partner — Hosted AHSIE Conference.
- Washington University in St. Louis Partner — Co-chair of student scholarship committee affiliated with Washington University in St. Louis.