2016 Examples of Excelencia The growth of the Latino community and educational excellence are intertwined. Only by having more college-educated Americans can this country thrive. Sarita E. Brown, President, Excelencia in Education Through Examples of Excelencia, Excelencia in Education recognizes programs that accelerate Latino student success in four categories: the Associate, Baccalaureate, Graduate levels as well as Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). In 2016 we received over 190 nominations from 33 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico and recognized 20 finalists. An external selection committee then selected four programs, one program per category, as the 2016 Examples of Excelencia. Return to Examples of Excelencia Main Page The 2016 Examples of Excelencia ASSOCIATE LEVELPathway to the Baccalaureate Program Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA BACCALAUREATE LEVELBachelor of Social Work St. Augustine College Chicago, IL GRADUATE LEVELEPOCHS: Enhancing Postbaccalaureate Opportunities at CSUF for Hispanic Students California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONCollege Success Program Barrio Logan College Institute San Diego, CA Visit the Growing What Works database to learn about other practices that accelerate Latino student success across the country. Did You Know ... The 20 programs recognized as the 2016 Examples of Excelencia Finalists represent 9 states including AZ, CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NM, TX, and WA. Learn More
