HSI success made simple.
Services
ERES HSI is a consulting company that works with Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (eHSIs) and HSIs for the betterment of Latinx/e students. The company offers an array of services under two primary tiers: (1) emerging HSI eligibility and status, and (2) professional development opportunities. Since the inception of HSIs, the U.S. The Department of Education has afforded opportunities via competitive grants for those eligible institutions.
ERES HSI is committed to supporting institutional stakeholders and leaders with the larger picture and bringing forth innovative ideas for the success of Latinx/e students and the overall campus-community.
Emerging HSIs
ERES HSI provides services to colleges and universities to prepare them for HSI eligibility and determination. According to Excelencia in Education, “Emerging HSIs (eHSIs) are defined as institutions as public or not-for-profit degree granting institutions with 15–24.9% Latino undergraduate full-time equivalent enrollment.”
ERES HSI will provide various tasks based on each institution's needs to assist with preparing said institution to apply to become an eligible Hispanic-serving institution. In addition, ERES HSI will provide guidance to college leadership, faculty, and key stakeholder groups to best position them to apply for eligibility and secure grant-funding opportunities via the three discretionary grants available.
Some of the deliverables include:
Provide institutional trainings, presentations, and workshops regarding Latinx/e Student Success, essential HSI institutional support, and Latinx/e enrollment management and operational support.
Brainstorm strategies for growth in Latinx/e student enrollment.
Give presentations and organize meetings on HSI-related topics.
Meet with designated and appropriate stakeholders for assessment protocols and design.
And provide a final report with recommendations and a plan that institutional stakeholders can use to embed an HSI culture.
Read more about Dr. Catano’s recent work helping Linn-Benton Community College attain HSI designation.
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Professional
Development
ERES HSI is interested in assisting with professional development opportunities for stakeholders who support Latinx/e students. The goal of this professional development is to provide assistance and training to grant team members to reach the program objectives and provide additional support for the institutionalization of their programs.
Liderazgo en HSIs
ERES HSI offers Liderazgo en HSIs as a professional development program specifically catering to HSI stakeholders and practitioners at emerging and current HSIs who wish to conceptualize a more intentional approach towards servingness for Latinx/e, low-income, and our most underserved students at their respective institutions. Professional development for HSIs is crucial to enhancing the quality of education and support services offered to students and faculty in these institutions. It involves a range of activities and strategies designed to improve the skills, knowledge, and effectiveness of the faculty and staff, ultimately benefiting the institution and its diverse student population.
ERES HSIs will offer an array of workshops and presentations with institutional stakeholders to provide support in the following areas:
HSI Research & Culture
Outline program information.
Faculty Development
Assessment and Evaluation—Training faculty in assessment techniques and data-driven decision-making to improve program and course outcomes.
Diversity and Inclusion—Offering workshops and training on fostering inclusive classrooms and supporting the success of a diverse student population.
Staff Development
Cultural Competency—Promoting cultural competency among staff to better serve a diverse student body.
Leadership Development
Leadership Training—Providing training and mentorship opportunities for current administrators and leaders to enhance their leadership abilities as it pertains to their knowledge, familiarity, and comprehensive understanding of HSI designation, history of Higher Education Act (HEA) policy, and current or future grant projects.
Research Support and Development
Disaggregate Latinx/e, low-income, and other pertinent data for emerging and current HSIs.
“Dr. Cataño exceeds overall HSI consulting expectations. With Dr. Cataño’s HSI consultant expert leadership, Linn-Benton Community College is strategically well-positioned toward HSI developments as an institution.”
— Angel Dorantes, Latino Outreach and Retention Manager, Linn-Benton Community College