Donna Hodge is President of Fitchburg State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Fitchburg State University Donna Hodge President Institution website: https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/leadership/presidents-office Donna Hodge is President of Fitchburg State University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Ellen J. Neufeldt is President of California State University-San Marcos and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page California State University-San Marcos Ellen J. Neufeldt President Institution website: https://www.csusm.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.csusm.edu/president/about/bio.html Ellen J. Neufeldt is President of California State University-San Marcos and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Certified Institution: 2024-2027 California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM) is a regional university located in North San Diego County dedicated to serving nearly 16,000 students, of which 52% of undergraduates identify as Latino. CSUSM is committed to providing accessible, top-tier education to the Latino community and other underserved groups while addressing their unique needs. CSUSM prioritizes social mobility because it has a transformative impact on individuals, families, and communities, empowering students to unlock their full potential for lifelong success by overcoming barriers that may have hindered earlier generations.

Sharon L. Gaber is Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University of North Carolina at Charlotte Sharon L. Gaber Chancellor Institution website: https://www.charlotte.edu/ Bio Page: https://chancellor.charlotte.edu/leadership/chancellor-sharon-l-gaber Sharon L. Gaber is Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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 Oregon. Latino College Completion - Oregon 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 47% Of White adults Fast Facts Oregon had the 19th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 23% K-12 Population 14% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 20% Latino Students 25% White Students Median Age 27 Latinos 44 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 63% Latino Students 66% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 5%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Oregon. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 3%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Oregon. 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 Oregon, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Portland Community College Public, 2-year 19,601 3,784 19% 2 Oregon State University Public, 4-year or above 27,038 3,231 12% 3 Portland State University Public, 4-year or above 15,674 3,165 20% 4 University of Oregon Public, 4-year or above 18,489 2,776 15% 5 Chemeketa Community College Public, 2-year 6,524 1,977 30% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in Oregon, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Portland Community College Public, 2-year 3,384 408 12% 2 Chemeketa Community College Public, 2-year 1,330 376 28% 3 Lane Community College Public, 2-year 1,080 130 12% 4 Mt Hood Community College Public, 2-year 946 116 12% 5 Central Oregon Community College Public, 2-year 658 77 12% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in Oregon, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Portland State University Public, 4-year or above 4,675 754 16% 2 Oregon State University Public, 4-year or above 5,878 566 10% 3 University of Oregon Public, 4-year or above 4,133 498 12% 4 Western Oregon University Public, 4-year or above 964 174 18% 5 University of Portland Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 731 90 12% 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.

Ellen M. Granberg is President of George Washington University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page George Washington University Ellen M. Granberg President Institution website: https://www.gwu.edu/ Bio Page: https://president.gwu.edu/about-dr-granberg Ellen M. Granberg is President of George Washington University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Ann D. Bieber is President of Lehigh Carbon Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Lehigh Carbon Community College Ann D. Bieber President Institution website: https://www.lccc.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.lccc.edu/about/who-we-are/leadership/dr-ann-bieber-president/ Ann D. Bieber is President of Lehigh Carbon Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Michael Gutierrez is President of Hartnell College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Hartnell College Michael Gutierrez President Institution website: https://www.hartnell.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.hartnell.edu/about/president/presidents-profile-cv.html Michael Gutierrez is President of Hartnell College and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Certified Institution: 2024-2027 Hartnell College’s main campus is in Salinas, California with a service area that spans about 90 miles through the heart of the Salinas Valley. Approximately 80% of the Salinas community identifies as Latino and 75% of residents speak Spanish as their primary language, with high poverty rates and low levels of educational attainment. Hartnell College addresses the needs of its Latino community and student population through a structural, programmatic, and community-focused approach, enrolling approximately 12,000 students annually, with 83% identifying as Latino and 75% enrolling part-time due to family and work obligations.

Scott Ralls is President of Wake Technical Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Wake Technical Community College Scott Ralls President Institution website: https://www.waketech.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.waketech.edu/about-wake-tech/college-leadership/office-president Scott Ralls is President of Wake Technical Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

S. Jack Hu is Chancellor of the University of California-Riverside and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University of California-Riverside S. Jack Hu Chancellor Institution website: https://www.ucr.edu/ Bio Page: https://safety.ucr.edu/about-the-chancellor S. Jack Hu is Chancellor of the University of California-Riverside and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Recertified Institution: 2024-2027 University of California, Riverside (UCR or UC Riverside) serves the Inland Empire, a region characterized by its significant Chicano/Latino population comprising more than 51% of its residents. UC Riverside focuses on enhancing graduation rates, narrowing equity disparities, and broadening the scope of high-impact practices and career and leadership development opportunities for more than 22,000 undergraduates, including more than 9,000 Latino students.

Elizabeth Davis serves as the Director of Finance of Excelencia in Education. Elizabeth reinforces and strengthens the financial infrastructure of Excelencia. < Back to Our People Page Elizabeth Davis Director of Finance Excelencia in Education Email: edavis@edexcelencia.org Current Position: As the Director of Finance, Elizabeth plays a critical role in reinforcing and strengthening the financial infrastructure for Excelencia in Education. Elizabeth is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis for Excelencia’s budget and provides critical inputs to strategic and business planning. Past Experiences: Prior to Excelencia , Elizabeth worked in higher education holding various roles, most recently ensuring divisional financial targets were met and strategic planning supported. Additionally, Elizabeth has experience working with non-profit organizations focused on higher education success. Why are you bringing your talent to Excelencia ? Excelencia in Education’s mission to accelerate Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement drives me to support the organization. To be able to work for an organization that is committed to education and student advancement as much as Excelencia , brings me great joy and satisfaction. I enjoy being part of this organization and contributing to its growth and achievements - which ultimately benefits students. How would you describe working at Excelencia ? At Excelencia we work in a mission driven and extensively collaborative environment with a focus on meaningful impact on higher education.

Brian King is Chancellor of Los Rios Community College District and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Los Rios Community College District Brian King Chancellor Institution website: https://losrios.edu/ Bio Page: https://losrios.edu/about-los-rios/chancellor Brian King is Chancellor of Los Rios Community College District and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Joyce Ester is President of Governors State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Governors State University Joyce Ester President Institution website: https://www.govst.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.govst.edu/president/ Joyce Ester is President of Governors State University and part of Excelencia in Action network.