PATHWAYS to SUCCESS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Making a Difference the American La co New Mexico is one of the most diverse the Statewide 50.1% of the population identite as Hispanic or Latino, according to US Census data as of July 2021 meaning half of New Mexico's population is Latino-the highest share among the states September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month This year's national theme is Unidos Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation. The theme is meant to encourage and inspire all voices to be heard, represented and welcomed to help build stronger communities and a stronger nation Month September 15 to October 15 every year the time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions diverse outure and extensions of HOW THIS MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN TAOS in the country per US Census data with that growth has come the emergence of Hispanic. Serving institutions-a federal designation for colleges and universities that serve a high percent of Hispanic/Latino students .... .... .... A WHAT IS A HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTION? The growth of the US Hispanic population has swelled in recent decades. Hispanics now make up the largest racial or ethnic minority UNM-TAOS STUDENT ENROLLMENT Headcount by Race/Ethnicity (420 More Race (25790 Race/city Unknown 14.063 ackor Aca 101 HISPANIC Kal 2002 und The purpose of an HS is to grow educational opportunities and outcomes for historically undeserved communities or populations by expanding the academic offeringsprogram quality and enhancing services to support students from enrollment to graduation NM TAOS aprayo By definition Hispanic-Serving Institutions- or HSs are colleges, such as UNM Taos of universities where Hispanic students comprise at least 25% of the fut-time equivalent student body. His must be designated as such by the US Department of Education Once a school is designated, it gives it eligibility to compete for grant programs set aside for HS Call 575.737.6215 or visit taos.unm.edu. UNM-Trives to provide and broaden access to those who have been historically undeserved, and to give them educational not otherwise get career and leadership opportunities they might HS funds enable UN-a o continue to recruit local students and to support them once on campus, guiding them to graduation day and setting them up for employment or to attend a four-year university afterward Considering the continuing growth of the Latino population in the US and the workforce, in particular, the role of an is one of ever-increasing importance in the higher education landscape Los Luceros Fall Harvest Festival September 25th, 2022 | 1:30 PM Les Lecer istoric Site NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH MAPEMAIN NE | DETEREN WE Da Martine and Levi Romero for their presentation on Tulowing the Manto Tra Dolores September 29th, 2022 | 11 AM-1PM UND-Taos Padre Martinez A,B,C,D A documentary of activist Dolores Huerta who led the fight for racial and laborato Water for the People: The Acequia Heritage of New Mexico in a Global Context October 12th, 2022 | 12 PM 1 PM UN-Taos Padre Martinez A, B, C, D Acequia Apocalypse? October 28th, 2022 | 12 PM-1PM UND-Tas Padre Martinez A,B,C,D Chicana/o Studies at UNM-Taos to enhance the classroom learning experience and broaden student perspective. in Chicans and Chican Studies students engage with the depth of the Mexicano Chicano/Hispanic experience in the US, more specifically within the Southwest Students draw upon the wealth of knowledge available through community memory and culture For more information, please contact Dr. Trisha Martinez. Email: suenamtz @unm.edu Phone: 575.7576278 PATHWAYS to SUCCESS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Making a Difference the American La co New Mexico is one of the most diverse the Statewide 50.1 % of the population identite as Hispanic or Latino , according to US Census data as of July 2021 meaning half of New Mexico's population is Latino - the highest share among the states September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month This year's national theme is Unidos Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation . The theme is meant to encourage and inspire all voices to be heard , represented and welcomed to help build stronger communities and a stronger nation Month September 15 to October 15 every year the time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions diverse outure and extensions of HOW THIS MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN TAOS in the country per US Census data with that growth has come the emergence of Hispanic . Serving institutions - a federal designation for colleges and universities that serve a high percent of Hispanic / Latino students .... .... .... A WHAT IS A HISPANIC - SERVING INSTITUTION ? The growth of the US Hispanic population has swelled in recent decades . Hispanics now make up the largest racial or ethnic minority UNM - TAOS STUDENT ENROLLMENT Headcount by Race / Ethnicity ( 420 More Race ( 25790 Race / city Unknown 14.063 ackor Aca 101 HISPANIC Kal 2002 und The purpose of an HS is to grow educational opportunities and outcomes for historically undeserved communities or populations by expanding the academic offeringsprogram quality and enhancing services to support students from enrollment to graduation NM TAOS aprayo By definition Hispanic - Serving Institutions or HSs are colleges , such as UNM Taos of universities where Hispanic students comprise at least 25 % of the fut - time equivalent student body . His must be designated as such by the US Department of Education Once a school is designated , it gives it eligibility to compete for grant programs set aside for HS Call 575.737.6215 or visit taos.unm.edu . UNM - Trives to provide and broaden access to those who have been historically undeserved , and to give them educational not otherwise get career and leadership opportunities they might HS funds enable UN - a o continue to recruit local students and to support them once on campus , guiding them to graduation day and setting them up for employment or to attend a four - year university afterward Considering the continuing growth of the Latino population in the US and the workforce , in particular , the role of an is one of ever - increasing importance in the higher education landscape Los Luceros Fall Harvest Festival September 25th , 2022 | 1:30 PM Les Lecer istoric Site NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH MAPEMAIN NE | DETEREN WE Da Martine and Levi Romero for their presentation on Tulowing the Manto Tra Dolores September 29th , 2022 | 11 AM - 1PM UND - Taos Padre Martinez A , B , C , D A documentary of activist Dolores Huerta who led the fight for racial and laborato Water for the People : The Acequia Heritage of New Mexico in a Global Context October 12th , 2022 | 12 PM 1 PM UN - Taos Padre Martinez A , B , C , D Acequia Apocalypse ? October 28th , 2022 | 12 PM - 1PM UND - Tas Padre Martinez A , B , C , D Chicana / o Studies at UNM - Taos to enhance the classroom learning experience and broaden student perspective . in Chicans and Chican Studies students engage with the depth of the Mexicano Chicano / Hispanic experience in the US , more specifically within the Southwest Students draw upon the wealth of knowledge available through community memory and culture For more information , please contact Dr. Trisha Martinez . Email : suenamtz @ unm.edu Phone : 575.7576278