STUDENT VOICES - Improving Latino students’ college level skills in math, reading, writing, and critical thinking while developing leadership skills The LARES (Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services) Program was founded in 1975 to improve Latino students’ college level skills in math, reading, writing, and critical thinking while developing leadership skills. The LARES program also collaborates with schools, community colleges, social services and community agencies to facilitate college access.
Sylvia M. Burwell Sylvia M. Burwell is President of American University and a President for Latino Student Success. Institution American University
Michael Crow Michael Crow is President of Arizona State University and a President for Latino Student Success. Institution Arizona State University
Pathways to College Completion Through a Latino Lens The infographic illustrates students’ various pathways through college and their outcomes within six years.
College Completion through a Latino Lens In this brief Excelencia analyzed Latino students’ persistence and completion in college, mapped pathways to completion, and identified evidence-based practices that will help institutions and policymakers increase Latino college completion.
Bennett: 'There's no further place from schools than the Capitol' Published By Education Dive April 30, 2018 Sen. Michael Bennet (CO) was one of several higher education and policy leaders who spoke during The Hill and Excelencia in Education's event, Latinos in College: Closing the Graduation Gap, all of whom focused in on the goal of closing achievement gaps for not only Latino students, but all those coming from underserved communities. While every speaker brought his or her own perspective to the table, the consensus was that more work needs to be done to get legislators and institutional leaders on the same page, because as Bennet said during the event, "There is no place in the universe that's further from schools than the Capitol." Read more about Bennett: 'There's no further place from schools than the Capitol'
Study Tackles Issues of Latino College Access, Completion May 1, 2018 “Latinos are a little more averse to borrowing compared to other racial and ethnic groups,” said Deborah A. Santiago, co-founder, COO and vice president for policy at Excelencia in Education. “Financial literacy and making students aware of their options is important.” Read more about Study Tackles Issues of Latino College Access, Completion
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs): 2016-2017 This document provides top highlights about the 492 HSIs identified for the 2016-17 academic year.
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs): 2016-17 This infographic shows the fast facts on HSIs in 2016-2017.