HSI Initiatives
About our Designation: In 2022 Sam Houston State University officially received its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) from the U.S. Department of Education. This designation is granted to eligible higher education institutions whose enrollment exceeds 25% or more of full-time undergraduate students who identify as Hispanic. SHSU is proud to be an HSI and a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and utilizes our federal designation to provide educational access and academic success opportunities to every student at our institution.
Opportunities: As an HSI, our institution is eligible for grant funding from the Department of Education, National Science Foundation, and NASA, just to name a few. Additional funding provides our institution with resources that assist with recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives.
Programs & Initiatives: Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, Bearkats Belong Week, Grant Writing Workshops for HSI/MSI’s.
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week (List of Events):
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Event Title |
Date |
Time |
Location |
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National HSI Week Kickoff ft. Mariachi Trio |
8-Sep |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Lowman Student Center, Plinth |
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Cafecito Con MGC |
8-Sep |
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
LSC 230 |
|
Café y Chocolate Con Profesores |
9-Sep |
8 - 9:30 a.m. |
Criminal Justice Center, Flag Room |
|
Desde Lejos, Con Amor: Staying Connected While at SHSU |
9-Sep |
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
NGL, 214 |
|
TRIO Tabling |
9-Sep |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Frank Parker Plaza |
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Mi Historia, Mi Orgullo (My Story, My Pride) Heritage Wall |
9-Sep |
1 - 3 p.m. |
LSC, 144 |
|
Ice Cream Social |
9-Sep |
2:30 p.m. |
The Woodlands Center, Atrium |
|
Ask A First-Gen Student |
9-Sep |
3 - 5 p.m. |
LSC, 317 |
|
Conchas Con Coaches |
10-Sep |
9 - 11 a.m. |
NGL, Patio (Front of Library) |
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Donuts with Dannie |
10-Sep |
9:30 a.m. |
Frank Parker Plaza |
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Fresh Check Day |
10-Sep |
11 a.m. |
Frank Parker Plaza |
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Book Talk |
10-Sep |
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
LSC, 242 (Glass Room) |
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Loteria |
10-Sep |
6 p.m. |
LSC, Orange Ballroom |
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Snack Con Sazón |
11-Sep |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
LSC, 144 |
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Student Affairs Division Dash |
11-Sep |
1 - 3 p.m. |
Various |
|
Get the Picture... |
11-Sep |
3 p.m. |
Lowman Student Center, 241 |
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Counseling KATS Mental Health Fair |
11-Sep |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Lowman Student Center, 144 |
|
Bilingual Karaoke |
11-Sep |
7 - 9 p.m. |
Newton Gresham Library, 106 & 110 |
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Sophomore September |
All Month-Sep |
Various Events |
Various Locations |
All events hosted during HSI Week are open to all university faculty, staff, and students. We encourage the entire campus community to participate and celebrate together.
Bearkats Belong Week (List of Events): TBD
Grant Writing Workshops: TBD
Servingness Impact Group
The SHSU Servingness Impact Group comprises faculty, staff, and students across various divisions, departments, and disciplines. Committee members utilize national and institutional data to make informed decisions for best practices to increase student recruitment, retention, and graduation rates. Furthermore, the committee works to help secure Title III and Title V grants which aid in financial support granting students additional access and success opportunities. Members of the committee center their work on positive student experience, contributing to student’s success throughout their collegiate journey and post-graduation.