Sustaining Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Access, Opportunities, and Success.

Sustaining Hispanic-Serving Institutions provides a comprehensive understanding of the vital role HSIs play in higher education. By examining their historical context, formation, and unique challenges, we highlight the significant contributions HSIs make in supporting Hispanic students. Through firsthand experiences, we highlight effective practices, leadership insights, and strategic frameworks that foster student success. As the Hispanic student population continues to grow, HSIs will remain crucial in promoting educational access, equity, and excellence for future generations. The effective student support practices highlighted in the text are applicable to all students and Latino/as.

Readers can explore the book’s chapters sequentially or independently. Each of the eight chapters features key quotes that offer our perspectives, objectives, and real-life case scenarios with related questions. Following the main content, chapters include “Questions for Thought” to prompt deeper reflection and “Going Further” for additional resources. The book’s interactive nature allows readers to engage actively, record responses, and explore topics further online.