This is a colorful banner of navy, red, orange, yellow, and blue. The HSI Summit Banner that reads: HSI Summit, April 26, 26 de Abril, 2024 in the Western Oregon University Werner University Center

Western Oregon University will host the 3rd Annual Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Summit on April 26, 2024.

The Summit will be held in the Western Oregon University, Werner University Center.

Check-in starts at 8:15 am, and the Summit officially kicks off at 9 am. 
Registration is open

Schedule

8:15 am – 8:55 am 

Registration, coffee, networking

Werner University Center,
Pacific Room Lobby

9 am – 9:15 am

Welcome 

Werner University Center,
Pacific Room

9:15 am – 10:15 am

Keynote Presentation with
Dr. Patrick L. Valdez

Werner University Center,
Pacific Room

10:15 am – 10:25 am

Break

 

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Keynote Presentation with
Dr. Marissa Vasquez

Werner University Center,
Pacific Room

11:30 am – 11:40 am

Break

 

11:45 am – 12:15 pm

Student Panel Discussion

Werner University Center,
Pacific Room

12:15 pm – 12:30 pm

Break for Lunch

 

12:30 pm – 1 pm

Lunch

Werner University Center,
Pacific Room

1:10 pm – 2 pm

Concurrent Session with
Dr. Patrick L. Valdez
Concurrent Session with
Manuel Guerra 

Richard Woodcock Education
Center, 101
Instructional Technology 
Center, 211

2 pm – 2:10 pm

Break

2:10 pm – 3 pm

Faculty focused panel

Staff focused panel 

Richard Woodcock Education
Center, 101
Instructional Technology 
Center, 211

3 pm – 3:10 pm

Break

3:15 pm – 4 pm 

Final Group Session and Dessert

Werner University Center, Pacific Room

 

Lodging

Independence Hotel

The Independence Hotel is located just three miles east of campus in downtown Independence. 

WOU has a negotiated room rate of $139 (not including state and local taxes). This rate is for base tier rooms (Deluxe King or Deluxe 2 Queens). HSI Summit presenters and attendees may have their reservations prorated at this rate. To reserve using the WOU rate call the hotel directly at (503) 837-0200 or use this booking link. Reservations must be made no later than April 10, 2024, to use the WOU rate. The WOU rate is subject to room availability, Independence Hotel rules and policies, and not guaranteed. It is highly recommended lodging reservations be made well in advance.

Address: 201 Osprey Ave, Independence, OR

Tel: (503) 837-0200, Email: info@theindependencehotel.com

Independence Hotel Building    Independence Hotel to WOU directions.

MaMere’s Guest House

MaMere’s Guest House is located one block away from the campus and offers a bed and breakfast style lodging. 

WOU has negotiated 20% off room rates (not including state and local taxes). HSI Summit presenters and attendees please use promo code WOUSUMMIT when booking a room. Reservations must be made no later than April 10, 2024, to use the promo code. The WOU rate is subject to room availability, MaMere’s Guest House rules and policies, and not guaranteed. It is highly recommended lodging reservations be made well in advance.

Address: 212 Knox St N, Monmouth, OR 97361

Tel: 503-917-8745, Email: mameresguesthouse@gmail.com

MaMeres Building    MaMeres to WOU directions.

Additional local lodging is available throughout Monmouth, Dallas, Corvallis, and Salem, OR.

Parking

Free on-site parking is available at Lot G (corner of Stadium Dr and Church St), which is a short five minute walk east to the Werner University Center.

WOU Campus Parking Lot Map

WOU Parking Lot Map

Campus Map & Directions

The campus of Western Oregon University is located at 345 Monmouth Ave N, Monmouth, OR 97301. 

Campus Map

Campus Map (PDF)

Directions

COVID-19 County Levels & Masks

WOU encourages the campus community to be up to date on the County COVID-19 levels. While masks are always welcome at WOU, masks are highly recommended when COVID-19 community level is medium or high. At this time, Polk County is considered low community level.

For additional information about COVID-19 guidelines and policies at WOU, visit https://wou.edu/coronavirus/.

About

Background and Purpose

On April 1, 2022, Western Oregon University hosted its first Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Summit. We brought together a collection of campus, community, and national partners to discuss what it means to become a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The success and community building of that first summit encouraged Western’s second HSI Summit on April 26, 2023, which saw increased participation from university, state, and community partners. We are committed to engaging in this work with our entire community as Western continues to emerge as an HSI and focus on truly serving our students. We are stronger together. 

2024 HSI Summit Working Group

Jamiere Abney, Director | Undergraduate Admission

Chelle Batchelor, Dean of Library and Academic Innovation | Hamersly Library

Doris Cancel-Tirado, Professor | Division of Health and Exercise Science

Brittany Kima, Assistant Director | Marketing & Communications

Sarah Lockwood, Facilities Scheduling Manager | Student Engagement

Dominique Vargas, Executive Director | Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

2024 HSI Summit Student Staff

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    Accommodations

    The morning in person session and Zoom Webinars will have ASL Interpreters and live captioning. If you would like to request additional disability related accommodation(s) to participate in a WOU activity or event, please notify Disability Services (ODS) at 503-838-8250 or ods@wou.edu by April 18, 2023. For ASL interpreting, Typewell transcribing, or captioning services please complete the online request form.