{"id":5311,"date":"2020-11-18T17:47:34","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T17:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/developmenttwo.marymount.edu\/?p=5311"},"modified":"2021-01-11T00:29:28","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T00:29:28","slug":"marymount-listed-as-first-hispanic-serving-institution-in-virginia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/blog\/marymount-listed-as-first-hispanic-serving-institution-in-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"Marymount listed as first Hispanic-Serving Institution in Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Achieving a significant enrollment milestone this fall, Marymount University has become the first higher education institution in the Commonwealth of Virginia to qualify as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). As defined in Title V of the Higher Education Act, HSI\u2019s are not-for-profit, accredited institutions of higher learning with a full-time equivalent undergraduate student enrollment that is at least 25 percent Hispanic.<\/p>\n

As determined in Marymount\u2019s annual census which was completed in October, 25.1 percent of its undergraduate students identify as Hispanic, qualifying the University as a HSI for the first time. Across both undergraduate and graduate populations, 20 percent of Marymount students identify as Hispanic.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis goal has been in our sights for some time now, and is an achievement that the entire University community can be proud of,\u201d said Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University. \u201cIt goes beyond simply enrolling this population of students. College attendance among Hispanics has continued to increase nationally since the turn of the century, but the overall graduation rate has lagged behind. It is our mission to get these students to the finish line and have them earn degrees that will secure their future.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU)<\/a>, of which Marymount is a member, is a leader on behalf of the nation\u2019s largest minority and its youngest and fastest growing population. The organization represents more than 500 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic student success in higher education.<\/p>\n

HACU lists a total of 308 member institutions<\/a> that qualify as Hispanic-Serving, with Montgomery College the only other regional HSI institution currently listed.<\/p>\n

\u201cDiversity is a source of strength at Marymount University, which strives to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives throughout the fabric of university life,\u201d added James Dyke, a member of Marymount University\u2019s Board of Trustees and the former Virginia Secretary of Education. \u201cIn this era of focusing on social justice issues, achieving the HSI designation is a huge deal for both Marymount and the Commonwealth.\u201d<\/p>\n

This is just the latest recognition of Marymount\u2019s extensive cultural and ethnic diversity. In September, the University was ranked No. 1 for Most International Students among Regional Universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report, as well as No. 2 regionally for Campus Ethnic Diversity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a major accomplishment for Marymount, as diversity is a key core value that the entire University community celebrates every day,\u201d explained Dr. William Bisset, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at Marymount University. \u201cIt is also a testament to Marymount\u2019s commitment to provide transformative opportunities to students who are the first in their families to attend college.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year, Marymount has taken concrete steps to support its many Hispanic students through the launching of \u00a1Avanzamos! (\u201cMoving Forward Together\u201d)<\/a>, the University\u2019s holistic organizing framework and a Latino lens for campus-wide programs and student success efforts. It coordinates among departments and organizations within Marymount to ensure that the University\u2019s focus includes issues that impact its Latino student population.<\/p>\n

This framework is also part of the larger University effort to promote diversity and inclusion, \u201cYou Belong Here.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are working diligently to create a campus culture that addresses the inequities Latino students may face by removing barriers to ensure student success,\u201d said Brooke Berry, Marymount University\u2019s Dean of Students, Equity and Inclusion. \u201cRepresentation is a key factor in cultivating a sense of belonging, and we are committed to increasing our Latino-focused programming and hiring more diverse faculty and staff. We have to reimagine what the college experience looks like by centering the experiences of our underrepresented students.\u201d<\/p>\n

During Hispanic Heritage Month this year, \u00a1Avanzamos! sponsored extensive virtual and in-person events programming for students to get involved and learn about \u201cUnity through Diversity.\u201d It included a \u201cLatinas in Leadership\u201d event featuring President Becerra and two CEOs from Washington-area organizations, an alumni panel of Latinx, Latina and Latino graduates from Marymount and Hispanic Heritage-themed events with movies, books, painting and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  Achieving a significant enrollment milestone this fall, Marymount University has become the first higher education institution in the Commonwealth of Virginia to qualify as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). As defined in Title V of the Higher Education Act, HSI\u2019s are not-for-profit, accredited institutions of higher learning with a full-time equivalent undergraduate student enrollment that […]<\/p>\n

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