Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)

Cochise College is proudly recognized as a Hispanic-serving institution.

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are defined as colleges, universities, or districts where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes a minimum of 25% of the total enrollment. 

The purpose of the HSI committee is to develop, guide, and oversee Hispanic cultural engagement. Including:

• Identifying the cultural interests of faculty, staff, and students
• Motivating faculty, staff, and students to participate in and conduct Hispanic culture initiatives/activities
• Seeking funding opportunities
• Have a meaningful impact on student life, academic support, community outreach

To join the HSI Committee, please contact Committee Chair:
Abe Villarreal, Campus Dean
villarreala@cochise.edu / (520) 515-5451

HSI Resources

• Spanish Language Cochise College Creating Futures Brochure (PDF) 
• HSI Fact Sheet (PDF)
• AZ HSI Consortium
• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
• Alliance for Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE)

Faculty Resources

• NEH Resources for HSI's
• ESCALA Education
• E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship
• Pedagogy for Equity: Teaching in a Hispanic Serving Institution

Student and Employee Initiatives

• HSI Padlet
• Bilingual Cafecito Events
• Soy Cochise College Shirts
• Cochise en Español Zoom Sessions
• Bilingual Resources Shelf in Both Campus Libraries
• Songs of the Borderlands Initiative
• Hispanic Heritage Celebration Event
• Mariachi & Churros Event
• Dia De Los Muertos in the Community 
• International Partnerships with Sonoran Students