Excelencia in Education

???TODAY: Excelencia in Education Co-founder & President Sarita Brown will join the Inaugural Hispanic-Serving Institution (#HSI) Symposium at The University of Texas at Arlington, an #ExcelenciaSeal certified institution. There, she'll speak before #highereducation leaders, practitioners, and community partners on progressing efforts to intentionally SERVING Latino, and all, students. Other institutions in Excelencia's #Presidents4Latinos network will participate in the Symposium, including Dallas College, McMurry University, Texas Tech University, and the University of North Texas. Learn more about this vital group of institutions enrolling Latinos with our extensive HSI analysis → https://lnkd.in/dkZ7vhUH Symposium is FREE to all attendees, register here → https://lnkd.in/gdMRiYZv

Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak at the Excelencia in Education annual convening in Washington, DC. I was excited to share the reasons that the Hector and Gloria López Foundation looks to the Seal of Excelencia as a strong indicator of a university’s intentional support of first-gen Latino students. Many thanks to the colleges and universities attending the conference and doing the hard work, and to Sarita Brown and Deborah Santiago for leading the charge!

Meet Excelencia in Education's 2024 Example of Excelencia at the Community-Based Organization, Career Pathways: Empowering Students to Succeed (The Immokalee Foundation (TIF)) in Diverse: Issues In Higher Education's In The Margins latest podcast episode. In this episode, Noemi Y. Perez, President & CEO of The Immokalee Foundation, and Diverse host Ralph Newell discuss the transformative impact of The Immokalee Foundation’s work in creating tools, opportunities, and support systems to help students succeed—whether they pursue college, technical programs, or certifications. Perez also shares her insights on guiding students through multiple educational pathways and the importance of fostering long-term success. #GrowingExamples Watch full episode on the Diverse Issues podcast page ?? https://lnkd.in/gdBfMGxj Learn more about Career Pathways: Empowering Students to Succeed in Excelencia's GWW Database ?? https://lnkd.in/gdcx6N2s

Excelencia in Education congratulates 9 recertified Seal of Excelencia institutions that have earned the Seal of Excelencia certification for the second time for their continued commitment to go beyond enrollment and more intentionally SERVE Latino students. They join a community of 46 Seal-certified colleges and universities that represent less than 1% of all institutions but enroll 17% and graduate 19% of all Latino students nationwide. Excelencia recognized their efforts to become a learning environment where Latino, and all, students thrive. To earn the #ExcelenciaSeal, the institutions had to demonstrate intentionality and impact in improving outcomes such as retention, financial support, and degree completion for Latino students by aligning efforts across data, practice, and leadership. “The colleges and universities that earn the Seal of Excelencia lead the charge in meeting our nation’s degree attainment goals,” said Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia of Education. “They demonstrate commitment to Latino student success through impact and ongoing self-assessment.” Learn more about the institutions → https://lnkd.in/gpCxPw99 California State University, Fresno California State University, Fullerton Miami Dade College San Diego State University The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of Central Florida City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

Excelencia in Education is proud to announce that eight institutions have earned the Seal of Excelencia certification for striving to go beyond enrollment and more intentionally SERVE Latino students. They join a community of 46 Seal-certified colleges and universities that represent less than 1% of all institutions but enroll 17% and graduate 19% of all Latino students nationwide. Excelencia recognized their efforts to become a learning environment where Latino, and all, students thrive. To earn the #ExcelenciaSeal, the institutions had to demonstrate intentionality and impact in improving outcomes such as retention, financial support, and degree completion for Latino students by aligning efforts across data, practice, and leadership. “Students and families as well as leaders in philanthropy, business, and government look to colleges and universities that earned the Seal of Excelencia when making their institutional choices,” said Sarita Brown, co-founder and president of Excelencia in Education. “Excelencia is proud to partner with institutions ensuring America’s bright future by advancing the talents of the Latino community.” Learn more about the institutions → https://lnkd.in/gpCxPw99 California State University - East Bay California State University San Marcos California State University-San Bernardino Cerritos College Hartnell College Pima Community College San Francisco State University Sul Ross State University

Did you know? Career Pathways: Empowering Students to Success from The Immokalee Foundation (TIF) has been selected as the 2024 Example of Excelencia at the Community-Based Organization (CBO) Level. #GrowingExamples Excelencia in Education recognizes this program for supporting Immokalee, FL youth through transformative learning experiences, comprehensive support beginning with early reading programs to career introductions in middle school, and career planning in high school.?Learn more → https://lnkd.in/gYTvVqkM

How does a program demonstrate intentionality and positive impact on the success of Latino students in graduate school? Learn about Project upGRADS from California State University, Fullerton, which has been selected by Excelencia in Education as the Graduate Level 2024 Example of Excelencia. Through mentorship, workshops, fellowships, and professional development, this program is enhancing first-year student engagement and persistence to achieve higher graduation rates. #GrowingExamples Learn more → https://lnkd.in/gBcSXtxE

How does a program support the academic success of migrant and seasonal farmworker students to enhance their first-year college experience? Learn about the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) @ WSU, which has been selected by Excelencia in Education as the 2024 Example of Excelencia at the Baccalaureate Level. #GrowingExamples Visit? https://lnkd.in/gnWQGf4P and explore this program’s practices focused on first-year completion, second-year retention, and successful graduation.

Did you know? English for Academic Purposes at Reading Area Community College has been selected as 2024 Example of Excelencia at the Associate Level. #GrowingExamples Excelencia in Education recognizes this program for making a positive impact on Latino students, and all students, by enhancing academic English skills, providing tutoring, and promoting cooperative learning to remove barriers to college access. Learn more → https://lnkd.in/gz-9FQQv

The 2024 Examples of Excelencia was made possible with the support of Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Trellis Foundation, ACT's Center for Equity in Learning, Ascendium Education Group, Helios Education Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Diverse: Issues In Higher Education, and California State University, Northridge. These organizations have made common cause with Excelencia in Education by supporting our work to accelerate #LatinoStudentSuccess in #HigherEd. Learn more about the 2024 Examples of Excelencia → https://lnkd.in/gsxNVjGu