The HSI Podcast

AHSIE, the Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institution Educators, brings together the 539 existing HSIs and the 352 emerging HSIs to share programs and best practices that academically and culturally serve Latino college students. Dr. Leticia Lopez, Co-President of AHSIE, explains how AHSIE is the practitioner of the policies HACU helps shape that serve the 2/3's of all Latino undergraduate students who pursue their college degree at an HSI. Learn how AHSIE collaborates locally and nationally to provide scholarships, events, workshops, and webinars supporting Latino higher education. https://ahsie.org/ Available in English

HACU, la Asociación Hispana de Colegios y Universidades, aboga a nivel nacional y estatal por políticas para apoyar a los estudiantes latinos que obtienen títulos de educación superior. Erica Romero, AVP para Defensa del Estado en la Oficina Regional del Oeste en Sacramento, comparte el trabajo que HACU hace para colaborar con las Instituciones de Servicio Hispano (HSI) para beneficiar a los estudiantes universitarios latinos. Como "Campeón del éxito hispano en la educación superior", HACU también establece becas y pasantías para latinos. Conviértase en un defensor de HACU para enviar correos electrónicos a sus representantes estatales y nacionales sobre las políticas de educación superior que afectan a los latinos. https://www.hacu.net/hacu/default.asp https://hacuadvocates.net/ Disponible en inglés y español

HACU, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, advocates nationally and statewide for policies to support Latino students earning higher education degrees. Erica Romero, AVP for State Advocacy at the Western Regional Office in Sacramento, shares the work HACU does to collaborate with Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to benefit Latino college students. As the “Champion of Hispanic success in higher education” HACU also establishes scholarships and internships for Latinos. Become a HACU Advocate to email your state and national representatives about higher education policies impacting Latinos. https://www.hacu.net/hacu/default.asp https://hacuadvocates.net/ Available in English and Spanish.

Richmond Promise inspires Latino and underrepresented students to explore earning a bachelor's degree when they may not have considered college as an option. Executive Director Jessie Stewart and team members Jessica Rodriguez and Miguel Molina describe the student mentoring, Career Coffee Chats and near peer mentorship they provide to promote a college-going mindset and change the community culture. As part of the College Promise program, they describe hosting the 2019 National PromiseNet conference. https://richmondpromise.org/ https://www.collegepromise.org/ Available in English

La Dra. Pilar Eguëz Guevara comparte su amplia experiencia en educación superior como mentora y aprendiz. Como estudiante internacional, esta latina describe cómo el poder de pedir ayuda puede construir relaciones profesionales de por vida con su mentor que pueden cambiar su vida y su carrera. Comprenda por qué la tutoría es de importancia crítica para el éxito de los estudiantes latinos y cómo se expande y mejora la comunidad y la economía latina. Disponible en inglés y español.

Dr. Pilar Eguëz Guevara shares her broad experience in higher education as both a mentor and mentee. As an International student, this Latina describes how the power of asking for help can build lifelong professional relationships with your mentor that can change your life and career. Understand why mentoring is critically important for Latino student success and how it expands and enhances the Latino community and economy. Available in English and Spanish.

El Dr. Cesar Cruz crea un cambio para impulsar la justicia social para los latinos que se basa en que los latinos entiendan su historia y sus contribuciones culturales. En este episodio motivador, el Dr. Cruz teje su historia personal con su compromiso con la educación como la forma de construir comunidades latinas y crear el éxito social y económico de los latinos. Escuche por qué cofundó Homies Empowerment y cómo sirve a los jóvenes latinos en Oakland con nuevas oportunidades a través de la educación. http://www.dreamersroadmap.com/ Disponible en inglés y español

Dr. Cesar Cruz creates change to drive social justice for Latinos that is based on Latinos understanding their history and cultural contributions. In this motivating episode, Dr. Cruz weaves his personal story with his commitment to education as the way to build Latino communities and create Latino social and economic success. Hear why he co-founded Homies Empowerment and how it serves Latino youth in Oakland with new opportunities through education. http://www.dreamersroadmap.com/ Available in English and Spanish

Sarahi Salamanca, una vez indocumentada, comparte su historia que la llevó a crear la aplicación DREAMer's Roadmap. Apoya a los estudiantes latinos que asisten a la universidad independientemente de su estado legal. Conozca las opciones disponibles para los estudiantes indocumentados para cerrar la brecha de ayuda financiera y crear un camino desde la escuela secundaria hasta la universidad, convirtiéndose en los primeros en sus familias en graduarse de la universidad. http://www.dreamersroadmap.com/ Disponible en inglés y español

Sarahi Salamanca, once undocumented, shares her story that led to her creating the DREAMer's Roadmap app. It supports Latino students in attending college regardless of their legal status. Learn about options available for undocumented students to bridge the financial aid gap and create a path from high school to college, becoming the first in their families to be college graduates. http://www.dreamersroadmap.com/ Available in English and Spanish

Las universidades de 4 años también brindan apoyo académico a los estudiantes latinos con conciencia cultural. Lilly Pinedo Gangai, Directora del Centro de Éxito Estudiantil Chicanx / Latinx "Centro" en la Universidad Estatal de San José, comparte los servicios que marcan la diferencia para la gran población de estudiantes latinos de SJSU. Desde la tutoría entre pares, un retiro de liderazgo estudiantil latino y el asesoramiento profesional hasta talleres, mezcladores y eventos culturales, escuche de primera mano sobre el impacto que el Centro tiene para los estudiantes latinos de SJSU. https://www.sjsu.edu/chicanxlatinxssc/ Disponible en inglés y español.

4-Year colleges also provide Latino students academic support with cultural awareness. Lilly Pinedo Gangai, Director of the Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center “Centro” at San Jose State University shares the services that make a difference for SJSU's large Latino student population. From peer mentoring, a Latino Student Leadership retreat, and career advising to workshops, mixers and cultural events, hear firsthand from student ambassadors Elisa Aquino, Nicholas Jimenez, and Anthony Sauceda about the impact Centro makes for SJSU Latino students. https://www.sjsu.edu/chicanxlatinxssc/ Available in English and Spanish.

Una explicación directa de los diferentes niveles de títulos universitarios y las dos formas de obtener su título de licenciatura. El Dr. Javier Eguëz Guevara, comparte su experiencia como consejero académico y sus ideas como estudiante latino e internacional para ayudarlo a comprender qué título universitario necesita para que coincida con la carrera que desea. Conozca la importancia del trabajo en red de los latinos en la universidad para establecer conexiones que los ayuden durante sus carreras. Disponible en inglés y español.

A straightforward explanation of the different levels of college degrees and the two ways to earn your bachelor's degree. Dr. Javier Eguëz Guevara, shares his experience as an academic counselor and his insights as a Latino and International student to help you understand which college degree you need to match the career you want. Learn the importance of Latinos networking throughout college to build connections to help them throughout their careers. Available in English and Spanish

HSI STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Grants fund programs that support Latino student academic success to prepare for science-based careers. Grant Project Director, Rafael Valle, explains the HSI STEM Grant program at Las Positas College; The Gateway to Success. Learn how complimentary tutoring in science courses, mentoring panels with STEM professionals, academic counseling, and internships prepare Latino students for transfer to a 4-year college. Valle shares how the Flight of the Hawk orientation, the Math Jam and the Noche de la Familia build a community for STEM students at Las Positas College. http://www.laspositascollege.edu/hsi/

PUENTE Coordinator and Counselor, Rafael Valle, explains the PUENTE program at Las Positas College and how it prepares students to transfer to a 4-year university and earn their bachelor's degrees. Learn how community college students can join their local PUENTE program to utilize the complimentary mentoring and academic resources to support their success. Here how PUENTE students build peer support groups, gain leadership experience, and give back to their communities. http://laspositascollege.edu/puente

Our Latina student (Episode 2) turns her community college experience around and tells how she discovered the many campus/online resources to support her. By asking for help, she found assistance from advisors, professors, and the Transfer Center. The end result; she is about to transfer to a four-year college to complete her bachelor's degree. She discusses the strategies she learned to balance family expectations and work with her priority to earn a college degree. www.scholarship.com

An expert with over 15 years' experience in financial aid shares how and why to apply for financial aid to help Latinos pay for college. Understand the clear steps and resources for completing the online FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the Pell and CAL Grants that could result by completing the FAFSA. Learn how to search for scholarships to explore all forms of aid to support you attending college. FAFSA.gov and Fastweb.com

Hear the struggles of one Latina student who was the first in her family to attend community college. She candidly shares the difficulties of balancing work and family with attending college. Learn how her progress was delayed by not fully understanding how to navigate the college process or what resources were available to support her.

Existen instituciones de servicio hispano (HSI) para ayudar a los latinos a obtener sus títulos universitarios. Descubra cómo sus servicios y programas académicos personalizados, todos entregados en un formato culturalmente sensible, lo ayudan a obtener su título universitario. Escuche cómo la Beca HSI de la Universidad JFK apoyó el éxito académico de sus estudiantes y aprenda información básica para ayudarlo a comenzar a postularse a las universidades.English:Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) exist to help Latinos pursue their college degrees. Find out how their customized academic services and programs, all delivered in a culturally-sensitive format, support you earning your college degree. Hear about how JFK University's HSI Grant supported their students' academic success and learn some basic information to help you start applying to colleges.

Five years of Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) activities are the result of John F. Kennedy University's vision to serve our community's Latinos through higher education. Dr. Judy Castro, AVP of Student Experience and HSI Project Director, shares five years of HSI grant accomplishments supporting students, faculty, staff, and our local community. She discusses the need to continue raising awareness of the value of higher education to prepare Latinos for leadership positions as the U.S. Latino population grows to 30% by 2030. Available in English.