George Timmons is President of Holyoke Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Holyoke Community College George Timmons President Institution website: https://www.hcc.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.hcc.edu/about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/george-timmons#:~:text=Timmons%2C%2054%2C%20holds%20a%20Ph,State%20University%20in%20Norfolk%2C%20Virginia George Timmons is President of Holyoke Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Adela de la Torre is President of San Diego State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page San Diego State University Adela de la Torre President Institution website: https://www.sdsu.edu/ Bio Page: https://president.sdsu.edu/about Adela de la Torre is President of San Diego State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Recertified Institution: 2024-2027 San Diego State University (SDSU) has continued its commitment to intentionally serve Latino students and the Latino community through focused areas of effort—a cornerstone to its 2020-2025 strategic plan. SDSU serves more than 33,000 students with 35% of the students identifying as Latino. Of these, more than 50% are eligible for the federal Pell grant. SDSU stands out as one of the nation's premier Hispanic-Serving, Hispanic-Thriving research universities.

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 Nebraska. Latino College Completion - Nebraska 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) 23% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 48% Of White adults Fast Facts Nebraska had the 35th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 17% K-12 Population 12% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 28% Latino Students 44% White Students Median Age 24 Latinos 40 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 48% Latino Students 63% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 16%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Nebraska. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 15%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 University of Nebraska at Omaha Public, 4-year or above 12,010 1,943 16% 2 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Public, 4-year or above 19,448 1,613 8% 3 Bellevue University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 8,903 1,312 15% 4 Metropolitan Community College Area Public, 2-year 6,467 1,112 17% 5 Central Community College Public, 2-year 3,477 1,045 30% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in Nebraska, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Metropolitan Community College Area Public, 2-year 1,420 161 11% 2 Central Community College Public, 2-year 675 134 20% 3 Southeast Community College Area Public, 2-year 1,051 98 9% 4 Northeast Community College Public, 2-year 740 82 11% 5 Western Nebraska Community College Public, 2-year 176 38 22% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in Nebraska, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Bellevue University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 2,334 275 12% 2 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Public, 4-year or above 4,311 249 6% 3 University of Nebraska at Omaha Public, 4-year or above 2,438 126 5% 4 Creighton University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 1,173 89 8% 5 University of Nebraska at Kearney Public, 4-year or above 871 81 9% 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.

Alexis Padilla-Torres serves as Institutional Engagement Manager of Excelencia in Education. Alexis supports the enrollment, onboarding, and engagement of institutions within the Excelencia in Action (E-Action) network. < Back to Our People Page Alexis Padilla-Torres Institutional Engagement Manager Excelencia in Education Email: apadillatorres@edexcelencia.org Current Position: Alexis supports the enrollment, onboarding, and engagement of institutions within the Excelencia in Action (E-Action) network. She is responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with institutional leaders and connecting them with Excelencia’s diverse portfolios, comprehensive resources, research, and programs. Past Experiences: Alexis brings experience from the public and private sectors and is passionate about community building, empowerment, and sustainable impact. She has cultivated a diverse skill set and robust network through her work in state and federal government, politics, and NGOs. Most recently, Alexis worked at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), where she led nationwide recruitment efforts for four leadership development programs, traveling extensively across the U.S. to bring Latino talent to Washington, DC. Prior to that role, she co-managed the Postgraduate and Public Policy Fellowship Programs, supporting fellows’ leadership journeys as they navigated life on and off Capitol Hill. Why are you bringing your talent to Excelencia ? As a mission-driven individual who has spent the last several years working for a national Latino-serving organization, it was important for me to continue contributing to a space that improves outcomes for all, while applying a Latino lens. Excelencia has provided me with the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of my greatest passions: community, education, leadership, and policy. How would you describe working at Excelencia ? I view Excelencia as a powerhouse of an organization. Founded with great intentionality, it is dynamic by nature and filled with dedicated staff – each connected to the mission in their own way. Working alongside such talented colleagues is a privilege.

Risa Dickson is Interim President of the University of La Verne and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University of La Verne Risa Dickson Interim President Institution website: https://laverne.edu/ Bio Page: https://laverne.edu/president/ Risa Dickson is Interim President of the University of La Verne and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Ryan Cornner is Superintendent/President of Glendale Community College, California, and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Glendale Community College, California Ryan Cornner Superintendent/President Institution website: https://www.glendale.edu/home Bio Page: https://www.glendale.edu/about-gcc/administration/superintendent-president Ryan Cornner is Superintendent/President of Glendale Community College, California, and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Laura Skandera Trombley is President of Southwestern University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Southwestern University Laura Skandera Trombley President Institution website: https://www.southwestern.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.southwestern.edu/about-southwestern/president-trombley/ Laura Skandera Trombley is President of Southwestern University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

James Hurley is President of Tarleton State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Tarleton State University James Hurley President Institution website: https://www.tarleton.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.tarleton.edu/president/about-dr-hurley-2/ James Hurley is President of Tarleton State 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 Wisconsin. Latino College Completion - Wisconsin 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 46% Of White adults Fast Facts Wisconsin had the 25th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 13% K-12 Population 7% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 31% Latino Students 47% White Students Median Age 26 Latinos 44 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 55% Latino Students 67% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 16%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Wisconsin. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 12%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Public, 4-year or above 18,322 2,532 14% 2 University of Wisconsin-Madison Public, 4-year or above 33,506 2,266 7% 3 Milwaukee Area Technical College Public, 2-year 11,010 2,057 19% 4 Marquette University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 7,466 1,162 16% 5 Madison Area Technical College Public, 4-year or above 8,536 1,120 13% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in Wisconsin, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Milwaukee Area Technical College Public, 2-year 1,239 191 15% 2 Gateway Technical College Public, 2-year 719 144 20% 3 Madison Area Technical College Public, 4-year or above 1,445 114 8% 4 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Public, 2-year 937 66 7% 5 Fox Valley Technical College Public, 2-year 912 40 4% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in Wisconsin, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 University of Wisconsin-Madison Public, 4-year or above 7,743 417 5% 2 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Public, 4-year or above 3,711 404 11% 3 Marquette University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 1,905 257 13% 4 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Public, 4-year or above 2,145 141 7% 5 University of Wisconsin-Parkside Public, 4-year or above 652 126 19% 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.

Hubert Benitez is President of Saint Peter's University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Saint Peter's University Hubert Benitez President Institution website: https://www.saintpeters.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.saintpeters.edu/president/presidents-biography/ Hubert Benitez is President of Saint Peter's University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

< Back to News Page Excelencia in Education Provides Roadmap for Higher Education Institutions and Employers to Advance Latino Talent and Meet U.S. Workforce Needs Feb 28, 2024 Contact: Media@EdExcelencia.org DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE New Analysis Identifies Top 25 Colleges and Universities Conferring Credentials to Latinos and Preparing Them for Today’s Global Economy WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 28, 2024) – A new brief from Excelencia in Education calls on employers to meet U.S. workforce needs through strategic partnerships with colleges and universities that demonstrably increase the number of Latino college graduates and more intentionally prepare Latino talent for today’s global economy. The brief, “ Finding Your Workforce: Latino Talent for a Global Economy ,” shows Latinos have the highest labor force participation, with 66% of those 16 years and older in the labor force, and demonstrates they will account for 91% of new workers — the largest number of any group — and one in five workers overall by 2031. However, Latinos are the most likely to be employed in manual labor occupations and earn the lowest salary compared to other groups. Only 33% of Latinos in the labor force in 2021 had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 69% of Asians, 55% of Whites, and 45% of African Americans. Against this backdrop, “Finding Your Workforce” identifies the top 25 institutions where Latinos earned credentials across academic levels in 2019-20. This analysis identifies the colleges and universities producing nationally significant numbers of Latino graduates overall, as well as in key disciplines relevant to today’s job market. This specific information provides opportunities for employers to engage college-educated Latino talent and learn from practices effectively linking these graduates to the workforce. They include 104 unique institutions across 14 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. This group represents 3% of the nation’s colleges and universities but graduated almost 25% of Latinos in 2019-20. “The future is built on the talent in our workforce. Ignorance is no excuse for inaction. This report provides clear information on where Latinos are earning degrees and the strategies institutions implement to intentionally serve their students to prepare for civic leadership and the workforce,” said Deborah Santiago, Co-founder and CEO of Excelencia . “Our new analysis empowers institutions and employers to align their efforts to proactively engage and recruit Latino graduates where they are.” For 20 years, Excelencia in Education has served its mission to accelerate Latino student success in higher education in order to address the country’s need for a highly educated workforce and civic leadership. This series represents the latest extension of Excelencia’s hallmark work of bringing national attention to higher education institutions and practices advancing Latino talent, strengthening our economy, and ensuring America’s future. The majority (83%) of top institutions conferring credentials to Latino students at the certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and first professional levels are Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) across seven states and Puerto Rico. In addition, 21 have earned the Seal of Excelencia , a national certification for institutions that go beyond enrollment to intentionally SERVE Latino students. The top institutions awarding credentials at each level are: NUC University in Puerto Rico (Certificate) Miami Dade College in Florida (Associate) Florida International University in Florida (Baccalaureate and Master’s) Nova Southeastern University in Florida (First Professional and Doctorate) The brief goes on to highlight replicable strategies to increase Latino degree attainment and career success from the top institutions awarding postsecondary credentials to Latinos. It also calls on employers to establish common cause with institutions by aligning their goals to serve diverse communities with effective recruitment practices. Strategies for institutions and employers to link Latino graduates to the workforce include: Invest in high-wage, high-demand career pathways by developing stackable credentials in collaboration with employers and funding short-term career programs. Provide transition services between completion and employment or graduate school , including financial and mental health support. Connect the Latino talent pipeline to employers by recruiting graduates for internal employment opportunities and leveraging partnerships with employers. "Florida International University recognizes students and their families invest in a college education to prepare for a lifetime,” said Elizabeth Béjar, Provost, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Florida International University. “We are proud that Excelencia’s analysis underscores FIU's positive impact on Hispanic/Latino students as we serve as their launchpad into today’s global economy and their future success." Excelencia brings the “Finding Your Workforce” series to the public with support from Bank of America, a national leader demonstrating its belief in the promise of Latino students to ensure America’s bright future. “Bank of America has a long history of promoting pathways to economic mobility and connecting individuals and communities to income creation and wealth building opportunities. Our support of Excelencia in Education is another demonstration of that longstanding commitment,” said Meghan Hughes, Bank of America Head of Workforce Development, Arts & Heritage. “Through this partnership and their revelatory studies, we will continue to help strengthen the capabilities of minority-serving institutions and work alongside other employers to create scalable and equitable strategies that bring meaningful change to the lives of Hispanic-Latino families for years to come.” This brief initiates a series that will provide lists of the top institutions graduating Latinos in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), health, and education, accompanied by examples of institutional efforts to improve Latinos’ college completion linked to these sectors. Excelencia in Education will also host a national webinar on March 6 to discuss the analysis and the potential for higher education, business, and philanthropy to engage Latino talent. Please learn more and register: bit.ly/FindingYourWorkforceLatinoTalent About Excelencia in Education Excelencia in Education accelerates Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies, and advancing institutional practices while collaborating with those committed and ready to meet the mission. Launched in 2004 in the nation’s capital, Excelencia has established a network of results-oriented educators and policymakers to address the U.S. economy’s needs for a highly educated workforce and engaged civic leaders. For more information, visit: EdExcelencia.org About Bank of America Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 69 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,800 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 57 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BAC).

José D. Padilla is President of the Valparaiso University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Valparaiso University José D. Padilla President Institution website: https://www.valpo.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.valpo.edu/president/president-jose-padilla/ José D. Padilla is President of the Valparaiso University and part of Excelencia in Action network.