News & Updates

The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) and the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) are partnering to offer the Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Governance Webinar Series, which is funded by a grant from ECMC Foundation. The series is designed to address the key governance and leadership challenges and opportunities faced by MSIs. The series will feature expert insights and practical strategies from distinguished panelists, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of MSI board/president relationships. The webinars are scheduled over a two-year period, focusing on various aspects of board governance, leadership dynamics, and relationship management. Participants who attend all five webinars can earn a Digital Badge from Rutgers University.

The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) is proud to host the fifth annual John Smartt Summer Scholars Program, an internship program that provides interested master’s students with the opportunity to gain professional experience, network with scholars in the field of higher education, and learn essential research skills related to equity and leadership in higher education.

The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) is preparing to host its fourth MSI Aspiring Leaders Forum from Thursday, April 18th to Friday, April 19th in Princeton, NJ. The two-day forum will convene and engage prominent Minority Serving Institution (MSI) presidents and those aspiring to be MSI leaders in the program.

The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) is proud to announce the release of its latest report, “Generational Jumps? How HSIs Promote Upward Mobility.” The report uncovers the extent to which Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) can help mitigate inequities by fostering intergenerational income mobility and compares this to that of Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs).