Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Advisory Council
The HSI Advisory Council is co-chaired by Dean Laura Alamillo and Professor Robert Train, and includes representatives from across the campus, the local community, and Sonoma State alumni. The Council was formed based on the HSI Task Force Recommendation Report completed in December 2020. The Council is tasked with developing an HSI success framework rooted in the concept of “servingness.” This idea, introduced by Gina Garcia, Anne-Marie Núñez, and Vanessa A. Sansone (2019), emphasizes the shift from merely enrolling Latinx students to actively serving and supporting their success in a multidimensional way. The Council’s work will also align with the university’s core values as outlined in the Strategic Plan and Graduation Initiative 2025. Learn more about “servingness” in this article.
Charge of the Advisory Council
- Identify Barriers: Thoroughly examine obstacles within the university that hinder Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx, Latine, Afro-Latino/a/x, Chicano/a/x students from achieving their full potential.
- Policy and Practice Recommendations: Review campus policies, practices, and procedures and recommend changes to better support student success.
- Analyze Campus Climate Data: Evaluate campus climate data to identify strengths and weaknesses, enhancing the university's ability to serve the Latinx community, including students, staff, faculty, administrators, and the broader community.
- Seal of Excelencia: Act as the governing body responsible for securing the initial Seal of Excelencia and ensuring continued progress to renew the Seal every three years.
Advisory Council Membership
- TBD