The HSI Movement

The HSI Movement, volume 1, explores the intentional transformation of higher education institutions to better serve Latine students. While Hispanic-Serving Institutions comprise 20% of US colleges, mere enrollment numbers do not ensure meaningful student success. Gina Ann Garcia examines how change agents move beyond symbolic recognition to embed HSI identity into strategic planning, staffing, and student services. This work in education theory analyzes the labor and persistence required to reshape campus cultures through foundational organizing principles.

As a key text in higher and continuing education administration, The HSI Movement addresses structural obstacles like administrative resistance and political challenges to equity initiatives. The book provides concrete strategies for faculty, staff, and policymakers working within schools and teaching environments to foster justice-oriented change. By centering the voices of practitioners, this volume offers a professional guide for institutions seeking to move from eligibility to true institutional transformation.