In this powerful season opener, join your host, Ana Velazquez, with Marla Franco, Ph.D., Karla Silva, Ph.D. and Jared Lujan, Ph.D., as they unpack the critical concept of servingness in higher education and its connection to the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. They explore how institutions can embrace this designation to better support Hispanic and underrepresented student populations, create more inclusive campuses, and ensure equitable opportunities for all. Tune in for an insightful conversation on how servingness goes beyond a label and becomes a commitment to transformative change in higher education.

Stay engaged: 
Mention of Gina Ann Garcia, Ph.D.: https://www.ginaanngarcia.com/
Becoming Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Transforming Hispanic-Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice


See more of Dr. Franco here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marla-franco

See more of Dr. Silva here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-silva-phd-b110b958

See more of Dr. Lujan here:
https://www.jarettlujan.com/about
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarett-lujan-ph-d-a1043b7b

Music:
Many thanks to idokay for the use of his music as the intro and outro of this podcast.
Life's Journey Begins by idokay 
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow