"Si Se Puede" by Ana Cintora
The Hispanic-Serving Institution Network of Wisconsin (HSI-NOW) is a coalition of leaders from colleges and universities across the state. Our mission is to collectively develop the ideal conditions to serve, educate and advance Hispanic/Latino* students to create equitable opportunities in higher education.
Our vision is to become Wisconsin’s leading network for the advancement of Hispanics/Latinos in higher education.
Foster collegiality and mutual support by sharing information and best practices.
Create a unified voice and strategic frameworks to guide institutional transformation.
Provide platforms for shared learning with community stakeholders.
HSI-NOW holds webinars, trainings, and other in-person events each year to raise awareness of Wisconsin's Hispanic student population and their specific needs.
The term “Hispanic-Serving Institution” (HSI) is a federal designation defined by the Higher Education Act. It requires, among other criteria, that institutions be 2- or 4-year accredited colleges, enroll a significant proportion of low-income students, and have 25% of their full-time undergraduate student body be Hispanic.