Proud to Be an HSI and MSI
麻豆原创 is proud to be the only Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Minority Serving (MSI) Four-Year Comprehensive Institution in Rhode Island!
Fulfilling Our Mission
As an HSI and MSI, 麻豆原创 educates the most diverse cross-section of Rhode Islanders in the state. Doing so we fulfill our mission of serving the breadth of diversity in the State of Rhode Island.
麻豆原创 seeks to become a first-choice institution for any Rhode Islander seeking an affordable, high-quality education in a diverse and inclusive environment and we have made it a central goal of the 2024 麻豆原创 Strategic Compass.
President Jack Warner is a member of , a group of college and university presidents committed to making their institutions learning environments where Latino students thrive.
麻豆原创 is a member of HACU, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.
What is a Hispanic Serving Institution?
- It is a federal designation from the United States Department of Education.
- 麻豆原创 is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by meeting federal guidelines of enrolling and retaining at least 25% of full-time undergraduate students who identify as Hispanic/Latinx/Latine.
What is a Minority Serving Institution?
- It is a federal designation from the United States Department of Education.
- MSIs are colleges and universities that support and provide educational opportunities for people who have historically faced barriers and inequalities in pursuing and accessing higher education.
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Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion leads institutional initiatives that promote a diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus community.