Examples of Excelencia 328 The number of programs that have been recognized by Examples of Excelencia since 2005. Announcing the 2018 Examples of Excelencia! We are proud to present the four programs selected as the 2018 Examples of Excelencia! These evidence-based practices were selected from 21 total finalists. This year we received 139 total nominated programs spanning 27 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Learn more about the 21 Finalists. Learn about the four 2018 Examples of Excelencia What is Examples of Excelencia? Examples of Excelencia is the only national effort to identify and promote evidence-based practices that help accelerate Latino student success in higher education. Through a year-long process, we identify, review, and promote programs at colleges and universities as well as community-based organizations. Excelencia has received over 1,600 program nominations located in 33 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico and recognized over 280 programs since 2005. Resources for Examples of Excelencia Learn more about effective programs and resources for Examples of Excelencia. Growing What Works Database Excelencia cares about finding replicable programs with evidence-based outcomes that work. Programs recognized through Examples of Excelencia feed into our Growing What Works database. The Growing What Works database is an online searchable database that serves as a resource for institutional leaders, funders, policymakers and others interested in evidence-base practices that help accelerate Latino student success in higher education. The database is made up of programs that were once recognized as through our Examples of Excelencia review process because of their strong Examples of Excelencia profile submission. Visit the Growing What Works Database Accelerating Latino Student Success (ALASS) Institutes Celebración de Excelencia
