President Barack Obama has issued a Proclamation designating the week of September 18-24, 2011, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) Week. HSI presidents and chancellors are encouraged to celebrate this week on their campuses. Click here for suggestions shared in May to celebrate National HSIs Week. Download a PDF flyer.
HACU thanks Senators Robert Menendez and John Cornyn for introducing a resolution which will recognize the contributions of HSIs in their communities. The Association also thanks Congressmen Raúl Grijalva and Rubén Hinojosa for their efforts in introducing in the House, H.Res. 400, to recognize the establishment of a National HSIs Week and commemorate the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) 25th Anniversary.
Below are some facts about HSIs gathered by the HACU office of research:
To view a list of HSIs, click here. To view the HSI fact sheet, click here.
For information about HSIs week, contact: Laura Maristany, HACU Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, 202-261-2090.