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Faculty & Staff Resources
Resources for Latinx faculty and staff empower their professional development and foster an inclusive academic environment where the rich diversity of Latinx perspectives is valued and supported.
Latino Association of Faculty and Staff
The Latino Association of Faculty and Staff (LAFS) strives to celebrate and promote the Latino culture on our Campus and throughout our communities. The LAFS Mission is to celebrate and promote the Latino culture, which includes all of Latinoamerica from Mexico, to Central America, to South America to Greater Antilles; countries with a majority of their population speaking the Spanish language.Contact: latino@csusm.edu
National Latino Research Center
The National Latino Research Center (NLRC) is an applied social science research center with longstanding community and organizational partnerships in the U.S.-Mexico border region. The mission of the NLRC is to promote research, training, and greater awareness of the unique needs and dynamics of U.S. Latina/o communities.Contact: nlrc@csusm.edu
Alumni Networks
Alumni networks and chapters serve as vital connections for Latinx graduates, providing opportunities for networking, mentorship, and continued engagement with the university community.
HSI Grants
CSUSM’s HSI designation allows us to apply for federal grants and other funding opportunities. We use this funding to enhance programs and services for all students.
Active Grants
- Developing Hispanic Serving Institution Grant (DHSI)
- Federal Minority Research Grant Program: Community Schools Bridges2Health
- HSI-STEM Building an Effective Ecosystem for Equity in STEM Careers
- Project CELEBRATE
- Project SUPPORT
Past Grants
- CSTEM - Providing and Effective Ecosystem
- Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub Community Grant
- "Si Se Puede!” to Close the Equity Gap in Engineering Degree Completion
- Pathways to Academic Success & Opportunities
HSI Organizations
CSUSM is actively engaged with regional, state, and national organizations dedicated to promoting Latinx student success.
- Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU)
- Excelencia in Education
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
- Hispanic Education Technology Services (HETS)
- The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration
Inclusive Campus
We stand against bias, hate, and discrimination and are dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment where all students, including Latinx individuals, can thrive.