Practitioner
Conocimientos Series #1

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Module Description
This module uncovers the history of systemic racism endured by Latinx communities in the U.S., and how these educational histories caused the current inequitable outcomes in higher education for Latinx people. Special attention will be paid to Latinx educational segregation in the early 20th century, legal battles, parent walkouts, and the role of Latinx higher education administrators and community advocacy organizations in the development of the HSI designation and funding. 
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 Will be available April 3rd, 2026

3
hours
ASYNC
$400

The module provides an important historical context for anyone who works with significant numbers of Latinx students.


IDEAL FOR:
  • Faculty Staff, Admin, and Students at higher ed institutions;
  • Any educator interested in history; 
  • Community or organizational partners working on Latiné-focused initiatives; 
  • K-12 & higher ed learning communities;
  • HSI committees or working groups

This module is part of a six-part series. Read more about the other modules in the PCS series here.

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What's included?

  • Learn at Your Own Pace

    These modules are asynchronous and self-paced.

  • Engage with a Group or Individually

    Join as an individual to develop your understanding, or join as a group for a cohorted learning experience.

  • Discuss with the ESCALA community

    Hold discussions across time zones and distance with members of the ESCALA comunidad across the United States and Puerto Rico.

  • Designed to Build a Foundation for Servingness 

    Advance equity in your everyday work.
More about the Contributor of PCS #1

Dra. Maribel Jimenez

Dr. Jiménez is the Vice President of Equity, Diversity, and Transformation at Highline College in Washington State. Previously, Dr. Jimenéz served as the Dean of Academic Transfer Pathways and Partnerships and prior to that acted as a tenured faculty counselor, department chair, and Title V grant director. She also served on the state-wide Multicultural Student Services Directors Council as member and president during 2014-2019 and is a member of the Equity Task Force for the city of Federal Way.  An award winning educator, she was recently appointed to the Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE) Council and has been featured on Dr. Gina Garcia’s Que Pasa HSIs? Podcast for her work on strategic planning and also with ESCALA.

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