Thomas Keegan is President of Skagit Valley College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Skagit Valley College Thomas Keegan President Institution website: https://www.skagit.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.skagit.edu/leadership/biography.html Thomas Keegan is President of Skagit Valley College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

** is President of St. Edward's University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page St. Edward's University ** President Institution website: https://www.stedwards.edu/ Bio Page: ** is President of St. Edward's University and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Certified Institution: 2023-2026 St. Edward’s University (St. Edward’s) is a private university in Austin, Texas that enrolls 2,766 undergraduate students, of whom 51% are Latino, and 40% are Pell Grant recipients. St. Edward’s was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics: the courage to take risks, an international perspective and the commitment to provide educational opportunities for students of varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds.

Justin Lonon is Chancellor of Dallas College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Dallas College Justin Lonon Chancellor Institution website: https://www.dallascollege.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.dallascollege.edu/employee-directory/admin/jlonon/ Justin Lonon is Chancellor of Dallas College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

The report examines enrollment and graduation at 8 Texas institutions, highlights programs and strategies serving Latino students, and offers policy recommendations. < Back ALASS: Accelerating Latino Student Success at Texas Border Institutions: Possibilities and Challenges Deborah A. Santiago September 2008 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication Executive Summary SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview The report examines enrollment and graduation trends at eight Texas institutions, highlights promising programs and strategies for serving Latino students, and offers policy recommendations for improving success rates for the state's Latino students amongst all served. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

This factsheet provides an overview of the Latina population and college enrollment and educational attainment of Latinas at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). < Back Latinas at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) Excelencia in Education March 2023 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Fact Sheet SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview The Latino population in the United States has grown significantly over the last decade, and Latina representation has grown more quickly than Latinos. This factsheet provides an overview of the Latina population, as well as the college enrollment and educational attainment of Latinas at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) — a critical set of institutions enrolling and graduating Latinos, and other post-traditional students, in the U.S. Suggested Citation: Excelencia in Education. (March 2023). Latinas at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Washington, D.C.: Excelencia in Education. Infographics to share Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

Brian Knetl is President of Waubonsee Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Waubonsee Community College Brian Knetl President Institution website: https://www.waubonsee.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.waubonsee.edu/about-waubonsee/office-president Brian Knetl is President of Waubonsee Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

** is President of University of Houston-Downtown and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University of Houston-Downtown ** President Institution website: https://www.uhd.edu/ Bio Page: ** is President of University of Houston-Downtown and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Kenneth Lawson is President of Columbia Gorge Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Columbia Gorge Community College Kenneth Lawson President Institution website: https://www.cgcc.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.cgcc.edu/presidents-office Kenneth Lawson is President of Columbia Gorge Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Excelencia's brief examines characteristics of institutions that serve Latinos as well as ways to measure Latino student success and institutional effectiveness. < Back Latino Student Success at Hispanic Serving Institutions: Findings from a Demonstration Project Deborah A. Santiago; Sarita E. Brown; Sally J. Andrade January 2024 DOWNLOADS/LINKS SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview This seminal brief, originally released in 2004, started shaping Excelencia in Education’s national agenda to accelerate Latino student success while increasing all student success in higher education. It examined the institutional leadership and practices that promote Latino student success at six HSIs in California, Texas, and New York. As you read this brief, consider these three original framing components to today’s evolving college and university efforts to intentionally serve our students: Hispanic “serving” institutions must actively promote Latino students’ success amongst all served , not just enroll Hispanic students. Latino student success includes more than degree completion . Student engagement in campus activities, continuous enrollment, employment beyond graduation, and enrollment in graduate education are also part of student success. Multiple measures of institutional effectiveness and incentives for educating Latino students are critical as HSIs lead and develop innovative practices that promote student success. Building on the insights from this project — followed by years of working with colleges and universities active in our Excelencia in Action (E-Action) national network and continually identifying evidence-based practices that advance Latino, and all, students — led us to design the Seal of Excelencia . Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

Jeanette M. Nuñez is President of Florida International University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Florida International University Jeanette M. Nuñez President Institution website: https://www.fiu.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.fiu.edu/ Jeanette M. Nuñez is President of Florida International University and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Intentionally Thriving Institution: 2025-2028 FIU, an urban, multi-campus public university in South Florida, serves nearly 40,000 students, of which 68% are Latino. A Carnegie Research 1 and nationally leading Hispanic-Serving Institution, FIU uses data, practice, and leadership for strategic decision-making and resource allocation.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education, and institutions can use AI responsibly and enhance pathways, research, and student support for Latino, and all, students. < Back How Institutions Can Use AI to Intentionally Serve Latino, and All, Students Excelencia in Education March 2026 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Fact Sheet SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how institutions design pathways to opportunity, conduct research, and deliver student support. As the youngest and fastest growing, and increasingly AI-engaged population, institutions can use AI responsibly and intentionally to improve education for Latino, and all, students. This factsheet highlights how AI is reshaping education and actionable strategies for institutions to responsibly leverage AI to improve education, workforce readiness, and student support for Latino, and all, students. Latinos demonstrate strong engagement with emerging AI technologies, offering institutions an opportunity to expand access, build skills, and strengthen pathways into AI-enabled careers. Institutions can leverage AI responsibly to better serve students by: Preparing students for an AI-enabled workforce: Integrate AI literacy and applied learning into curricula, align programs with labor market needs, and create department- and institution-wide policies that support workforce readiness. Enhancing institutional research and decision-making: Develop comprehensive AI strategies, build staff capacity, and use data and analytics to inform program design and improve student outcomes. Expanding personalized and proactive institutional support and student services : Implement AI-enabled advising, tutoring, predictive analytics, and chatbots to provide tailored guidance, identify learning gaps, and scale access to critical resources. Suggested Citation: Excelencia in Education. (2026). How Institutions Can Use AI to Intentionally Serve Latino, and All, Students . Washington, D.C.: Excelencia in Education. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

Excelencia in Education is committed to accelerating Latino college completion while increasing for all. Our analysis shows persistent gaps between Latino and White students in Ohio, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Ohio Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. To make our country stronger and meet the economy’s demand for a highly educated workforce, we must ensure access to quality higher education for Latino, and all, students. This requires accelerating Latino degree completion, increasing completion for all students, and scaling programs and initiatives proven to support Latino, and all, student success. The following demographics, institutional data, and practices inform Latino degree attainment. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2026) 32% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 42% Of White adults Fast Facts Ohio had the 22nd largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 7% K-12 Population 5% Total Population Enrollment 18% Latino Students 19% White Students Median Age 27 Latinos 42 White Median Income $34,752 Without a college degree $63,283 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 6%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Ohio. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 5%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Ohio. Top Institutions Enrolling and Graduating Hispanic Undergraduates, 2026 Rank Institution Name Sector Total Enrollment Hispanic Enrollment % Hispanic Enrollment Total Completions Hispanic Completions % Hispanic Completions 1 Ohio State University-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 44,617 2,544 6% 11,163 544 5% 2 Eastern Gateway Community College Public, 2-year 13,293 2,196 17% 7,599 1,259 17% 3 Columbus State Community College Public, 2-year 17,128 1,402 8% 2,411 174 7% 4 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 29,094 1,343 5% 6,519 226 3% 5 Cuyahoga Community College District Public, 2-year 12,641 1,121 9% 1,852 137 7% BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE 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 U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education analysis using U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey, and Institutional Characteristics Survey.