A Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) is defined as an eligible institution that has an enrollment of undergraduate full-time equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application. (U.S. Department of Education, 2016)
City Tech as an HSI
City Tech’s mission statement speaks to our commitment to equity: “As a community City Tech nurtures an atmosphere of inclusion, respect, and open-mindedness in which all members can flourish.” That commitment is of particular significance given the diversity of our college: 29% of students self-identify as Black, 34% as Hispanic, 20% as Asian, and 10% as white.
The position paper which is linked to below was developed by a group of Hispanic faculty members. It examines the current situation at the college for Latinx students, faculty, and staff and makes recommendations for the college community.
