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Servingness
Servingness
Defining Servingness - Gina A. Garcia
Defining Servingness - Gina A. Garcia
“Although defining servingness is hard, it is necessary, as HSIs are becoming increasingly significant in not only providing access to Latinxs, but graduating them (Espinosa, Turk, and Taylor 2017) and supporting their upward mobility (Espinosa, Kelchen, and Taylor 2018). Based on a systematic review of HSI research, the Multidimensional Conceptual Framework of Servingness at HSIs (Garcia, Núñez, and Sansone 2019) suggests that servingness is multidimensional and can be conceptualized by indicators of serving and structures for serving.
Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in Practice: Defining "Servingness" at HSIs
Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in Practice: Defining "Servingness" at HSIs
Strength-Based Approach
Strength-Based Approach
Community Cultural Wealth - Dr. Tara Yosso
Community Cultural Wealth - Dr. Tara Yosso
In her work, Dr. Tara Yosso outlines 6 six forms of cultural capital:
aspirational,
linguistic,
familial,
social,
navigational, and
resistance.
Yosso offers a strengths-based approach and challenges educators to acknowledge, incorporate, and build upon the knowledge, skills, and beliefs students, specifically students of the global majority bring to the classroom.
Whose Culture Has Capital? A Critical Race Theory Discussion of Community Cultural Wealth Article
Belonging
Belonging
En comunidad: Lessons for Centering the Voices and Experiences of Bilingual Latinx Students - Carla España & Luz Herrera
En comunidad: Lessons for Centering the Voices and Experiences of Bilingual Latinx Students - Carla España & Luz Herrera
Luz Herrera's En Comunidad emphasizes the importance of honoring and valuing students' home languages as a crucial element of fostering a sense of belonging and community. She argues that recognizing linguistic diversity helps empower marginalized students and strengthens their connection to their cultural heritage. By advocating for a shift toward collective action and inclusion, Herrera highlights how honoring home languages can contribute to social justice and more equitable educational environments.
Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides - Geoffrey L. Cohen
Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides - Geoffrey L. Cohen
Geoffrey Cohen's book The Science of Belonging explores how belonging influences individuals' performance, well-being, and behavior, especially in educational and organizational settings. He presents research on how creating inclusive environments can enhance people's sense of connection and unlock their full potential, focusing on practical strategies to foster belonging in diverse groups. Cohen writes, “Belonging is the feeling that we’re part of a larger group that values, respects, and cares for us-and to which we feel we have something to contribute. The word belong literally means ‘to go with,’ and our species has evolved to journey through life with each other.”
Oppression
Oppression
4 I's of Oppression
4 I's of Oppression
The 4 I’s of Oppression is a critical framework that supports analysis of the ways in which oppression functions: with four interrelated levels of oppression.
Ideological
Institutional
Interpersonal
Internalized
Once aware of these levels of oppression, we can work to dismantle them.
The 4 I's of Oppression Supplemental Reading
White Supremacy Culture -Tema Okun
White Supremacy Culture -Tema Okun
The "White Supremacy Culture" framework, developed by Tema Okun and others, identifies traits and behaviors often present in institutions that perpetuate systemic racism and white dominance. It highlights characteristics such as perfectionism, urgency, individualism, and a lack of openness to different perspectives, which can undermine diversity and equity. By recognizing these traits, the framework aims to challenge and transform systems that uphold white supremacy, promoting more inclusive and just practices in various spaces, including education and the workplace.
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