Institution Evergreen Valley College State California Academic Level Associate Issue Area Retention Website https://www.evc.edu/programs-academics/academic-resources/enlace Key Personnel Mayra Garcia Program Focus College Prep, Developmental Coursework, First Year Support Overview The mission of the Enlace Program is to help Chicanx/Latinx students successfully complete the academic core (English, Math, and Science) and to guide Chicanx/Latinx students effectively through transfer and occupational courses in a timely manner. Enlace, which began in 1983, is an academic program supported by counseling, tutoring, community mentoring, and student organizations. Enlace serves underrepresented Chicanx/Latinx students of San José and nearby communities. Program Description Enlace is a multi-service program blending academic instruction and support services. The program offers counseling; mentoring; supplemental instruction; peer tutoring; along with English, Math and Science transferable courses. All courses have a community learning approach. Classes offered are culturally validating and affirming to Latinx students. The primary three program practices are teaching, counseling and increasing educational opportunities to Latinx students in a timely manner. Outcome Increase course success rates: From Fall 2001 to Fall 2004, 893 Enlace Latino/a students had a 76% course success rate. During the same period, 2,321 Latino/a students enrolled in non-Enlace courses had a success rate of 55%. Increase graduation and transfer rates: In Spring 2020, 65 Enlace students graduated with a degree and 62 transferred. Learn more about Latino College Completion in California Return to Growing What Works Database
