Survey: Latino Graduates of Hispanic-Serving Institutions with Inclusive Environments and Strong Support Systems and Career Services Have More Successful Careers and Personal Well-Being New York, NY (September 11, 2018) - Survey by Gallup and Excelencia in Education reveals how HSIs and all colleges and universities can accelerate Latino student success by replicating evidence-based programs and strategies.
Career & Life Skills The mission of El Próximo Paso/The Next Step PCS (TNS) is to provide students who face extraordinary challenges and are not supported in traditional high schools with the opportunity to continue their education.
The Condition of College & Career Readiness 2015 - Hispanic Students The Condition of College & Career Readiness 2015 – Hispanic Students provides a snapshot of academic performance for Latino high school students graduating in 2015 who took the ACT college readiness assessment. Recommendations for policy and practice to increase the college and career readiness of Latinos are also included.
The Condition of College & Career Readiness 2014 - Hispanic Students The Condition of College & Career Readiness 2014 – Hispanic Students provides a snapshot of academic performance for Latino high school students graduating in 2014 who took the ACT college readiness assessment. Recommendations for policy and practice to increase the college and career readiness of Latinos are also included.
College and Career Success Breakthrough’s mission is to build a path to and through college for students who will become the first in their families to earn a college degree.
Examples of Excelencia Finalists Learn about the 19 programs selected as 2023 Examples of Excelencia finalists and their efforts to accelerate Latino student success in higher education.
UHD STEM Training Center for Underrepresented Future Workforce The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) in partnership with local school districts and a workforce board, delivers programs to pre-college students, current undergraduates, and upper division undergraduates near graduation to advance their awareness of and preparedness for STEM careers.
2023 What Works for Latino Students in Higher Education Through Examples of Excelencia, Excelencia in Education recognizes selected programs in higher education at the Associate, Baccalaureate, Graduate levels as well as at Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). Over 18 years, Excelencia has recognized over 400 programs across the country that work for Latino students. This year’s compendium includes 4 Examples of Excelencia and 19 finalists.
Programs To Watch During the annual Examples of Excelencia review and selection process, Excelencia recognizes innovative, up-and-coming programs that have already made some positive impact on the success of their Latino students and are growing evidence of effectiveness as Programs to Watch. Excelencia hopes that by bringing attention to these programs, we can encourage institutions, practitioners, funders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to keep an eye out as these programs continue to grow the impact made on their campus and in their communities.
Annual Examples of Excelencia Learn more about the programs selected as the 2021-2023 Examples of Excelencia.