As part of Institute Diversity’s Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, OHI provides programs and pathways to success for the Hispanic/Latino community at Georgia Tech, primarily current and prospective students and their families, faculty, and staff.
Goals
OHI seeks to:
- Assist in recruiting high-achieving, talented Hispanic/Latino students.
- Enrich the educational experience for Hispanic/Latino students by fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
- Offer programs and events to help Hispanic/Latino students grow academically, personally, and professionally.
- Prepare Hispanic/Latino students for success after graduation.
Programs
Supported by private foundation funds, OHI offers the following programs:
- The Goizueta Foundation Scholarships – Designed to increase and retain the number of Hispanic/Latino undergraduate students at Georgia Tech.
- The Goizueta Foundation Fellowships – Designed to increase and retain the number of Hispanic/Latino doctoral students at Georgia Tech.
Events
OHI hosts and sponsors events that enhance students’ lives beyond the classroom and engage the campus community, including:
- Latino Welcome Celebration – Welcomes new and returning Hispanic/Latino students at the start of fall semester with food, music, raffles, live entertainment, and informational tables for student organizations and corporate sponsors.
- Hispanic Heritage Month – Features a series of events for students, faculty, and staff from mid-September to mid-October, including the Hispanic Heritage Month Panel, Mini World Cup, and Closing Banquet.
"In addition to scholarship and fellowship programs, which provide much-needed funding to our students, OHI provides mentoring and networking events that are key to the success of our students after graduation.”
—Rosario Gerhardt, School of Materials Science and Engineering Professor and The Goizueta Foundation Faculty Chair
