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.

Tomás Morales is President of California State University-San Bernardino and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page California State University-San Bernardino Tomás Morales President Institution website: https://www.csusb.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.csusb.edu/presidents-office Tomás Morales is President of California State University-San Bernardino and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Certified Institution: 2024-2027 California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a regional comprehensive university located in one of California’s fastest growing and diverse areas. CSUSB’s diverse student body is 71% Latino, 79% first-generation, and 56% Pell recipients. With 90% of the undergraduates residing in the local counties of San Bernardino and Riverside, CSUSB is dedicated to defining the future for its Latino students and communities.

Jessica Robinson is Interim President of Cuyamaca College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Cuyamaca College Jessica Robinson Interim President Institution website: https://www.cuyamaca.edu/index.php Bio Page: https://www.cuyamaca.edu/administrative-services/president/index.php Jessica Robinson is Interim President of Cuyamaca College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

La Jerne Terry Cornish is President of Ithaca College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Ithaca College La Jerne Terry Cornish President Institution website: https://www.ithaca.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.ithaca.edu/office-president La Jerne Terry Cornish is President of Ithaca College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Deborah A. Santiago is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Excelencia in Education, America's premier authority on efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education. < Back to Our People Page Deborah A. Santiago Chief Executive Officer Excelencia in Education Email: dsantiago@EdExcelencia.org DOWNLOAD BIO Deborah A. Santiago is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Excelencia in Education, America's premier authority on efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education. As an innovator, thought leader, and educational visionary, she has led research and advanced evidence-based practices and strategies for more than 20 years. She has held leadership positions with education organizations around the country, including the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans and the Los Angeles Alliance for Student Achievement. She co-founded Excelencia in Education in 2004 to inform policy, compel action, and collaborate with those ready to accelerate student success with an unapologetic Latino lens. Among her many contributions, Deborah has addressed federal legislative issues in higher education at the Congressional Research Service and informed program and policy implementation at the U.S. Department of Education. She also improved awareness and education opportunities for Latinos with federal agencies as the Deputy Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. Among Deborah’s community efforts, she has provided program design and implementation for dropout prevention and parental engagement for the ASPIRA Association and translated data for community engagement at the Los Angeles Alliance for Student Achievement. As CEO, Deborah leads Excelencia’s programming and engagement efforts, including expanding and leveraging community-informed research in improving educational opportunities for students, working directly with education leaders, and informing campus practices as well as state and federal policies. Driven by a deep desire to advance asset based, student-centered understanding of the needs and opportunities for the Latino community, Deborah is a sought-after speaker about Hispanic Serving Institutions, college affordability, and equity in higher education. Her work has been cited in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Economist, and The Chronicle of Higher Education. She serves on the Advisory Board of TheDream.US . and the technical panel for the Carnegie Classification led by the American Council on Education.

Sandra Haynes is Chancellor of Washington State University Tri-Cities and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Washington State University Tri-Cities Sandra Haynes Chancellor Institution website: https://tricities.wsu.edu/ Bio Page: https://tricities.wsu.edu/chancellor/ Sandra Haynes is Chancellor of Washington State University Tri-Cities and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Tracy Hartzler is President of Central New Mexico Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Central New Mexico Community College Tracy Hartzler President Institution website: https://www.cnm.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.cnm.edu/about-cnm/president/presidents-biography Tracy Hartzler is President of Central New Mexico Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Taylor Eighmy is President of The University of Texas at El Paso and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page The University of Texas at San Antonio Taylor Eighmy President Institution website: https://www.utsa.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.utsa.edu/president/biography/ Taylor Eighmy is President of The University of Texas at El Paso and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Recertified Institution: 2023-2026 The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is a Hispanic serving research university that serves nearly 30,000 undergraduate students, 61% of whom are Latino. UTSA is committed to becoming a Hispanic thriving institution, supporting the San Antonio community through: the enhancement of an educated workforce; the application of knowledge to solve societal grand challenges; the development of new innovations, businesses and social programs; and the preparation of the next generation of Hispanic leaders.

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 Arizona. Latino College Completion - Arizona 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) 24% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 49% Of White adults Fast Facts Arizona had the 5th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 45% K-12 Population 32% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 30% Latino Students 38% White Students Median Age 28 Latinos 48 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 55% Latino Students 59% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 8%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Arizona. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 4%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Arizona. 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 Arizona, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Arizona State University Public, 4-year or above 64,216 16,827 26% 2 Grand Canyon University Private for-profit, 4-year or above 64,210 14,779 23% 3 University of Arizona Public, 4-year or above 36,560 10,389 28% 4 Arizona State University Digital Immersion Public, 4-year or above 42,511 9,334 22% 5 Pima Community College Public, 2-year 13,128 6,447 49% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in Arizona, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Pima Community College Public, 2-year 1,603 711 44% 2 Arizona Western College Public, 2-year 776 577 74% 3 Glendale Community College Public, 2-year 1,518 553 36% 4 Estrella Mountain Community College Public, 2-year 1,030 542 53% 5 Phoenix College Public, 2-year 898 482 54% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in Arizona, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Arizona State University Public, 4-year or above 13,952 3,322 24% 2 Grand Canyon University Private for-profit, 4-year or above 13,491 2,769 21% 3 University of Arizona Public, 4-year or above 7,345 2,115 29% 4 University of Phoenix-Arizona Private for-profit, 4-year or above 12,924 1,704 13% 5 Northern Arizona University Public, 4-year or above 6,070 1,594 26% 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.

As a Senior Research Manager at Excelencia, Lily collaborates with the Research team to collect and analyze data and disseminate research projects to inform and compel action with a Latino lens. < Back to Our People Page Lily Cuellarsola Senior Research Manager Excelencia in Education Email: lcuellarsola@edexcelencia.org Current Position: As a Senior Research Manager at Excelencia , Lily collaborates with the Research team to collect and analyze data and disseminate research projects to inform and compel action with a Latino lens. She uses national and internal datasets to conduct analyses to inform higher education policies and develops research publications centered around Excelencia's policy priorities: affordability, institutional capacity, retention and transfer, and workforce preparation. Past Experiences: Lily comes to Excelencia with a personal passion for advancing equity in higher education and with over five years of institutional research experience. She previously worked as a Research Assistant with the Office of Institutional Research at Wellesley College where she conducted research related to financial aid, student enrollment, student success in graduate school admissions, and student well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, Lily worked as a Research Associate at EAB where she conducted market research to better advise institutions on their course offerings. She received her bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Wellesley College. Lily leverages her personal experience as a first-generation college graduate, education in Philosophy, and professional background to infuse her research analysis with empathy, critical thinking, and adaptability to ensure a diverse perspective in her role at Excelencia . Why are you bringing your talent to Excelencia ? I work for Excelencia because of the organization's profound history and commitment to advancing Latino excellence in higher education. My professional background and personal values align with Excelencia's mission to accelerate Latino student success in higher education and beyond, and I eagerly contribute my skills and knowledge to further support the impactful research for which Excelencia is known. How would you describe working at Excelencia ? Working at Excelencia is an inspiring experience. The passion my colleagues possess for their work, the communities they intentionally serve, and their genuine care for one another creates an exceptional environment. I feel privileged to collaborate with such a dedicated team on work that resonates deeply with me.

Larry D. Johnson, Jr. is President of CUNY Bronx Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page CUNY Bronx Community College Larry D. Johnson, Jr. President Institution website: https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/about-bcc/office-of-the-president/presidents-biography/ Larry D. Johnson, Jr. is President of CUNY Bronx Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network.