Hispanic - Serving Institutions and the CARES Act: Preliminary Analysis of Funding The main funding for institutions of higher education in the CARES Act is the formula-distributed Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). Excelencia in Education analyzed the HEERF allocations to understand how this funding aligns with Latino students and the institutions that enroll them, including Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)
Karol V. Mason Karol V. Mason is President of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a President for Latino Student Success. Institution CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Mónica F. Torres Mónica F. Torres is President of Doña Ana Community College and a President for Latino Student Success. Institution New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Scott Ralls Scott Ralls is President of Wake Technical Community College and a President for Latino Student Success. Institution Wake Technical Community College
Excelencia and its Network of Institutions Leading the Way to SERVE Latino Students through Times of Uncertainty and Beyond Washington, DC — June 25, 2020 — In these turbulent times there is great opportunity for higher education to more intentionally SERVE Latino students, and all students, better. The pandemic and response to calls for equity in education underscore the need to increase the number of doctors, engineers, educators, and other professionals that must come from the young and growing Latino population to meet our national needs.
Steven R. Gonzales Steven R. Gonzales is Chancellor of Maricopa Community College District and a President for Latino Student Success. Institution Maricopa Community College District