Dianey Leal serves as Strategic Partnerships Manager of Excelencia in Education. Dianey is responsible for managing relationships and programs that support Excelencia’s partnership initiatives to advance institutions’ journeys to more intentionally serve Latino, and all, students. < Back to Our People Page Dianey Leal Strategic Partnerships Manager Excelencia in Education E-mail: dleal@edexcelencia.org Current Position: As the Strategic Partnerships Manager, Dianey is responsible for managing relationships and programs that support Excelencia’s partnership initiatives to advance institutions’ journeys to more intentionally serve Latino, and all, students. She also contributes to Excelencia’s internal learning, evaluation, and strategy development that enhance collaborations with partners and expand the organization’s impact in fulfilling its mission. Past Experiences: Dianey is a proud daughter of Mexican immigrant farmworkers and first-generation, college-going graduate raised in the Rio Grande Valley. Dianey’s professional background spans higher education, nonprofit, and philanthropy sectors, providing her with a diverse perspective on advancing opportunities for students. Prior to joining Excelencia , she oversaw corporate and federally-funded partnerships and programs aimed at supporting students’ educational journeys, including career preparation. Dianey holds a B.A. in Political Science and English Writing and Rhetoric from St. Edward’s University, a M.A. in Public Service and Administration from Texas A&M University, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education and Chicano/Latino studies from Michigan State University. Why are you bringing your talent to Excelencia ? My personal and professional experiences have fueled my passion for bridging research and practice to improve educational opportunities of underrepresented students in higher education, whether through policy, advocacy, or evidence-based programs. This role with Excelencia gives me the opportunity to listen to, learn from, and work with colleges and universities across the nation in support of that goal. How would you describe working at Excelencia ? Working at Excelencia brings me a deep sense of purpose and hope. I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the thoughtful decision-making process that Excelencia takes to support institutions at every stage of their journey. This kind of commitment reinforces my belief in the power of collective action, especially when intentionality is at the heart of our efforts. I am grateful to collaborate with a team of dedicated individuals who are mission-driven, kind, and passionate about intentionally SERVING Latino students.

** is President of Texas A&M University-Victoria and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Texas A&M University-Victoria ** President Institution website: https://www.tamuv.edu/ Bio Page: ** is President of Texas A&M University-Victoria and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Latinos will need to earn 6.2 million degrees by 2030 to reach the U.S. degree attainment goal. Learn about Latino College Completion in Indiana. Latino College Completion - Indiana Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. However, different patterns emerge within each state or location. To reach the Latino degree attainment goal by 2030, states can close the degree completion gap by accelerating Latino completion while increasing for all students and scale up programs and initiatives that work for Latino, and all, students. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2021) 26% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 39% Of White adults Fast Facts Indiana had the 21st largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 12% K-12 Population 8% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 38% Latino Students 36% White Students Median Age 25 Latinos 41 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 58% Latino Students 67% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 2%-points higher than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Indiana. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 9%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Indiana. BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE Top Institutions To find out more about the top institutions enrolling, and awarding associate and bachelor degrees to Hispanics by using the tabs below to navigate the information. Click on the tabs below to explore. ENROLLING ASSOCIATES DEGREES BACHELORS DEGREE Top Institutions Enrolling (Hispanic Undergraduates) in Indiana, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Purdue University Global Public, 4-year or above 32,213 4,650 14% 2 Indiana University-Bloomington Public, 4-year or above 33,995 2,693 8% 3 Ivy Tech Community College Public, 2-year 51,522 2,440 5% 4 Purdue University-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 37,658 2,355 6% 5 Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Public, 4-year or above 18,707 2,195 12% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in Indiana, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Purdue University Global Public, 4-year or above 1,985 323 16% 2 Ivy Tech Community College Public, 2-year 8,664 322 4% 3 Vincennes University Public, 4-year or above 1,404 179 13% 4 Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 544 23 4% 5 International Business College-Indianapolis Private for-profit, 2-year 152 16 11% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in Indiana, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Purdue University Global Public, 4-year or above 4,943 575 12% 2 Indiana University-Bloomington Public, 4-year or above 7,495 502 7% 3 Purdue University-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 7,591 392 5% 4 Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Public, 4-year or above 4,427 334 8% 5 Purdue University Northwest Public, 4-year or above 1,624 323 20% Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources Excelencia in Education. (2020). Ensuring America’s Future: Benchmarking Latino College Completion to 2030. Excelencia in Education. Washington, D.C. U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education Analysis using the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2021 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Lisa Freeman is President of Northern Illinois University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Northern Illinois University Lisa Freeman President Institution website: https://www.niu.edu/index.shtml Bio Page: https://www.niu.edu/president/about/index.shtml Lisa Freeman is President of Northern Illinois University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

William Heineman is President of North Shore Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page North Shore Community College William Heineman President Institution website: https://www.northshore.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.northshore.edu/news/2021/heineman_5th_president.html William Heineman is President of North Shore Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Latinos will need to earn 6.2 million degrees by 2030 to reach the U.S. degree attainment goal. Learn about Latino College Completion in New Mexico. Latino College Completion - New Mexico Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. However, different patterns emerge within each state or location. To reach the Latino degree attainment goal by 2030, states can close the degree completion gap by accelerating Latino completion while increasing for all students and scale up programs and initiatives that work for Latino, and all, students. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2021) 28% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 53% Of White adults Fast Facts New Mexico had the 12th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 62% K-12 Population 50% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 25% Latino Students 30% White Students Median Age 33 Latinos 51 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 46% Latino Students 55% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 5%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in New Mexico. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 9%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in New Mexico. BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE Top Institutions To find out more about the top institutions enrolling, and awarding associate and bachelor degrees to Hispanics by using the tabs below to navigate the information. Click on the tabs below to explore. ENROLLING ASSOCIATES DEGREES BACHELORS DEGREE Top Institutions Enrolling (Hispanic Undergraduates) in New Mexico, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Central New Mexico Community College Public, 2-year 15,275 8,236 54% 2 University of New Mexico-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 15,092 7,550 50% 3 New Mexico State University-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 10,674 6,791 64% 4 New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Public, 2-year 4,707 3,432 73% 5 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 2,861 1,237 43% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in New Mexico, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Central New Mexico Community College Public, 2-year 3,387 1,733 51% 2 New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Public, 2-year 812 588 72% 3 San Juan College Public, 2-year 654 135 21% 4 Santa Fe Community College Public, 2-year 237 128 54% 5 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 266 124 47% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in New Mexico, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 University of New Mexico-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 3,880 1,880 48% 2 New Mexico State University-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 2,236 1,297 58% 3 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 687 267 39% 4 New Mexico Highlands University Public, 4-year or above 389 229 59% 5 Western New Mexico University Public, 4-year or above 229 110 48% Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources Excelencia in Education. (2020). Ensuring America’s Future: Benchmarking Latino College Completion to 2030. Excelencia in Education. Washington, D.C. U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education Analysis using the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2021 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

William Serrata is President of El Paso Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page El Paso Community College William Serrata President Institution website: https://www.epcc.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.epcc.edu/Administration/President/biography William Serrata is President of El Paso Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Recertified Institution: 2022-2025 EPCC serves nearly 25,000 undergraduates, of which over 85% are Latino, across five campuses in El Paso County, Texas.

Olivia Glad serves as Institutional Programs Senior Coordinator of Excelencia in Education. Olivia supports the IP team in the planning, execution, and documentation of activities and resources related to Excelencia’s evidence-based practices portfolio. < Back to Our People Page Olivia Glad Institutional Programs Senior Coordinator Excelencia in Education Email: oglad@edexcelencia.org Current Position: Olivia supports the Institutional Programs team in the planning, execution, and documentation of activities and resources related to Excelencia’s evidence-based practices portfolio. Olivia works closely with the team to engage constituents, refine processes and protocols, and track outcomes so the team can deliver on organizational goals. Past Experiences: Olivia graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and an interdisciplinary minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies in May 2021 from Furman University. During her time as a student, she engaged in coursework which ignited her passion for understanding the complex interplay between gender and ethnicity. Olivia was later appointed the inaugural Post-Baccalaureate Fellow within Furman’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program, where she supported the scaling of the program through educational outreach, mentorship, and collaboration between the university and local community-based organizations. Why are you bringing your talent to Excelencia ? I am committed to bridging the gaps between academic knowledge and real-world activism, with the goal of fostering positive change for all students in higher education. At Excelencia , we advocate for a multifaceted approach that combines education, initiatives, and community engagement to address the needs of Latino students, with the objective to more intentionally serve all students. How would you describe working at Excelencia ? As an organization, we are devoted to supporting and uplifting the individuals and programs that are devoted to seeing Latino students thrive academically, socially, and culturally. I am glad to spend each day surrounded by agents of change with an immense commitment to serving Latino students.

Sandra K. Woodley is President of The University of Texas Permian Basin and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page The University of Texas Permian Basin Sandra K. Woodley President Institution website: https://www.utpb.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.utpb.edu/university-offices/presidents-office/dr-woodley-bio Sandra K. Woodley is President of The University of Texas Permian Basin and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Pradeep K. Khosla is Chancellor of the University of California-San Diego and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University of California-San Diego Pradeep K. Khosla Chancellor Institution website: https://www.ucsd.edu/ Bio Page: https://chancellor.ucsd.edu/about/about-the-chancellor/index.html Pradeep K. Khosla is Chancellor of the University of California-San Diego and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Nicholas Ladany is President of San Francisco Bay University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page San Francisco Bay University Nicholas Ladany President Institution website: https://www.sfbu.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.sfbu.edu/why-we-are-here/our-leadership Nicholas Ladany is President of San Francisco Bay University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Latinos will need to earn 6.2 million degrees by 2030 to reach the U.S. degree attainment goal. Learn about Latino College Completion in Alaska. Latino College Completion - Alaska Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. However, different patterns emerge within each state or location. To reach the Latino degree attainment goal by 2030, states can close the degree completion gap by accelerating Latino completion while increasing for all students and scale up programs and initiatives that work for Latino, and all, students. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2021) 32% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 48% Of White adults Fast Facts Alaska had the 44th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 10% K-12 Population 7% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 82% Latino Students 86% White Students Median Age 27 Latinos 40 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 29% Latino Students 39% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 4%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Alaska. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 10%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Alaska. BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE Top Institutions To find out more about the top institutions enrolling, and awarding associate and bachelor degrees to Hispanics by using the tabs below to navigate the information. Click on the tabs below to explore. ENROLLING ASSOCIATES DEGREES BACHELORS DEGREE Top Institutions Enrolling (Hispanic Undergraduates) in Alaska, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 University of Alaska Anchorage Public, 4-year or above 7,284 729 10% 2 University of Alaska Fairbanks Public, 4-year or above 4,108 353 9% 3 University of Alaska Southeast Public, 4-year or above 999 80 8% 4 Alaska Pacific University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 347 36 10% 5 Alaska Career College Private for-profit, 2-year 317 29 9% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in Alaska, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 University of Alaska Anchorage Public, 4-year or above 665 53 8% 2 University of Alaska Fairbanks Public, 4-year or above 254 23 9% 3 University of Alaska Southeast Public, 4-year or above 77 7 9% 4 Alaska Career College Private for-profit, 2-year 29 4 14% 5 - - - - - Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in Alaska, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 University of Alaska Anchorage Public, 4-year or above 1,039 96 9% 2 University of Alaska Fairbanks Public, 4-year or above 558 52 9% 3 University of Alaska Southeast Public, 4-year or above 144 10 7% 4 Alaska Pacific University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 52 2 4% 5 Alaska Bible College Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 4 1 25% Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources Excelencia in Education. (2020). Ensuring America’s Future: Benchmarking Latino College Completion to 2030. Excelencia in Education. Washington, D.C. U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education Analysis using the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2021 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey and Institutional Characteristics Survey.