2020 Programs to Watch Excelencia in Education's Programs to Watch are implementing efforts with promise that serve Latino students in unique, impactful ways, and are on their way to meeting the standards of Examples of Excelencia. In 2020 Excelencia in Education recognized 17 Programs to Watch from 9 states.
Gregory Washington Gregory Washington is President of George Mason University and a President for Latino Student Success. Institution George Mason University
Excelencia’s Policy Agenda Excelencia’s policy agenda advocates for policies to increase degree attainment and close equity gaps to accelerate Latino student success based on the current educational realities with a focus on four priority areas: 1) affordability, 2) institutional capacity, 3) retention and transfer, and 4) workforce preparation.
Excelencia’s Policy Agenda: Affordability Excelencia’s policy agenda advocates for policies to increase degree attainment and close equity gaps to accelerate Latino student success based on the current educational realities. Our affordability policy recommendations provide an opportunity for policymakers to make it easier for students to navigate financial aid systems and provide additional funding to programs that support Latino student success.
Excelencia’s Policy Agenda: Institutional Capacity Excelencia’s policy agenda advocates for policies to increase degree attainment and close equity gaps to accelerate Latino student success based on the current educational realities. Our institutional capacity policy recommendations provide an opportunity for policymakers to address inequities by strengthening the capacity of these institutions to improve Latino students’ access and completion in higher education.
Excelencia’s Policy Agenda: Retention and Transfer Excelencia’s policy agenda advocates for policies to increase degree attainment and close equity gaps to accelerate Latino student success based on the current educational realities. Our retention and transfer policy recommendations provide an opportunity for policymakers to address inequities by strengthening the capacity of these institutions to address college pathways and priorities to retain Latino students to increase Latino student completion.
Excelencia’s Policy Agenda: Workforce Preparation Excelencia’s policy agenda advocates for policies to increase degree attainment and close equity gaps to accelerate Latino student success based on the current educational realities. The pandemic showed that Latinos are overrepresented in the workforce but in jobs that are vulnerable and lower in pay. The included recommendations support Latino students’ successful transition to the workforce.
Sandra Haynes Sandra Haynes is Chancellor of Washington State University Tri-Cities and a President for Latino Student Success. Institution Washington State University Tri-Cities
Latinos were going to college more than ever but Covid-19 is forcing many to drop out Published By CNN November 23, 2020 College enrollment across the United States has been on the decline for years but in the past two decades, more Latino students have been going to college. Now, the coronavirus pandemic is forcing many of them to decide between staying in school and working to help their families survive the economic recession caused by Covid-19. Read more about Latinos were going to college more than ever but Covid-19 is forcing many to drop out
Cheryl Green Cheryl Green is President of Governors State University and a President for Latino Student Success. Institution Governors State University