Get Involved
University and HSI initiative leadership have outlined the following opportunities for involvement from the UNC community.
UNC's HSI
UNITE Sessions
HSI 101 and 201 sessions provide faculty and staff an opportunity to learn more about the history and context of Latine-identifying folks in Colorado, and the importance of servingness as part of UNC's efforts to become an effective HSI.
Become An
HSI Ambassador
Learn more about our progress and purpose behind our HSI readiness efforts, current programs showcasing servingness, recent accomplishments, and upcoming campus-wide projects. Help us share why HSI at UNC is so important.
Anti-Blackness & HSI UNITE Session
This workshop focuses on the socio-political, historical, and modern iterations of Anti-Blackness in the U.S. and globally. Participants work to understand the relevance of Anti-Blackness to their work, and to our campus communities.
Culture First
UNC’s HSI initiative emphasizes culture alignment with “Servingness,” prioritizing organizational culture shaping, impacting performance, and fostering campus dialogue, surveys, and workshops for holistic understanding and improvement.
Lend Your Voice
Do you have an idea for a program or on-campus resource, do you want to get involved but can't volunteer on the HSI Steering Committee? Share feedback with the HSI leadership and the steering committee at any time, simply e-mail us at hsi@bianlifan.com.
Vamos Osos: Donor Support of HSI Initiatives
UNC's donor community has long invested in more equitable access to a college education and in the success of all students who enter our doors. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), we have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Hispanic and Latine-identifying students, and are committed to providing them with the resources and support they need to succeed academically and socially on our campus.
In the News
Internal and external coverage of UNC's HSI efforts, programs and events geared toward our Hispanic/Latine-identifying communities.
UNC Communications
Sept. 18, 2023 — Fall 2023 Census Data Shows Growth in Key Areas
Sept. 16, 2022 — UNC's Roadmap to HSI Designation Gains Momentum as Phase 3 Efforts get Underway
Sept. 9, 2022 — Celebrating Latinx Heritage at UNC
April 26, 2022 — UNC Hosting ¡Adelante! Event for Students and Families Considering College
Feb. 16, 2022 — UNC Launching DEI and HSI Inventory to Inform Strategic Planning and Overall Readiness
Nov. 2, 2021 — UNC Students Honor Mexican, and Chicano Studies Program Tradition Through Creating a New One
Oct. 7, 2021 — A Look Back at UNC's Latinx Heritage Month Celebrations
Sept. 16, 2021 — UNC Launches Website Celebrating Initiative to Become a Hispanic Serving Institution
Nov. 13, 2020 — Recap of Board of Trustees Meeting, Nov. 13
Press Coverage
CBS Colorado, Oct. 25, 2022 — University of Northern Colorado to be recognized as Hispanic-serving institution
Greeley Tribune, Oct. 20, 2022 — ‘A milestone is in sight’: University of Northern Colorado nears official status as Hispanic Serving Institution
El Comercio De Colorado, July 3, 2022 — UNC will become a Hispanic Serving Institution
Greeley Tribune, April 22, 2022 — University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Dream Team and Hispanic Women of Weld County hosting college information event
Greeley Tribune, March 26, 2022 — University of Northern Colorado Continues to Pursue Hispanic-Serving Institution Designation
KUNC, Sept. 21, 2021 — Colorado Edition: Northern Colorado Universities and Colleges Striving to Become More Diverse, Equitable and Accountable
"Institutions who are purposeful in their pursuit to being student ready will be more focused on students of today and able to address inequities. Although many institutions have limited resources; yet, they continuously innovate to meet their mission."
— Tobias Guzmán, Ed.D., Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
