About CAHSI Caribbean Circuit

CAHSI

The Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI) was formed in 2004 as a grassroots effort to increase the number of Hispanic students who pursue and complete baccalaureate and advanced degrees in the Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering (CISE) areas.

The Caribbean Circuit

CAHSI seeks to impact a larger community by stablishing regional circuits of institutions sharing CAHSI's core purpose. The objectives of these regional circuits are to promote student involvement in research, advance students into graduate school, and share effective practices. Based on these objectives, the Caribbean regional Circuit was initially established this year (2017) in the University of Puerto Rico to impact the area of Puerto Rico. Currently, the circuit is composed by the following institutions and leaders:

• University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez: Dr. Nayda Santiago
• University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo: Dr. Eliana Valenzuela
• University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon: Dr. Nelliud Torres
• University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras: Dr. Rafael Arce

Core Purpose

The core purpose of CAHSI and the Caribbean Circuit is to create a unified voice in an effort to consolidate the strengths, resources, and concerns of CAHSI institutions that are committed to increase the number of Hispanics who pursue and complete baccalaureate and advanced degrees in computing areas. The core purpose provides the fundamental reason for the Alliance’s existence while guiding and inspiring the organization. By working as a focused, unified group, CAHSI efforts have been deliberate and effective.

Goals

• To increase the number of Hispanic students who enter the professoriate in computing areas, or enter the computing workforce with advanced degrees.
• To support the retention and advancement of Hispanic students and faculty in computing areas.
• To develop and sustain competitive academic and research programs at HSIs.

Join CAHSI Caribbean Circuit

Institutional Membership

Joining CAHSI requires a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Please review the membership options listed below to help you identify the best option for you.

• Charter - institutions who commit to our core purpose, adopt best practices, have training capabilities, have documented proven impact, and have signed the “Consortium Agreement” with signatures from the President/Chancellor and below.
• Associate – institutions that are committed to our core purpose, are adopting best practices initiatives, are tracking the impact, and are involved in training through an MOU with the chair and dean.
• Affiliate – institutions and organizations that support our core purpose and contribute to CAHSI through an MOU.

Individual Members

Become affiliated with CAHSI by supporting our core purpose and by becoming any of the following:

• Adopter of CAHSI best practices
• Trainer
• Advocate/Embassador
• Benefactor

For information on how to become a member please contact: Nayda Santiago (Nayda.Santiago@ece.uprm.edu), CAHSI Director at UPRM or Danilo Rojas (danilo.rojas@upr.edu), CAHSI Program Manager at UPRM.