Annual Examples of Excelencia Return to Examples of Excelencia Main Page Evidence-based programs that show intentionality in SERVING Latino students With the belief that good policy is informed by good practice, Excelencia brings national attention to programs that are models of culturally responsive, asset-based efforts with evidence of effectiveness in recruiting, retaining, graduating, and preparing Latino students for success in the workforce. These programs are a powerful example of what can work for Latino students while serving all. Each of the below Examples of Excelencia stands out in their respective category for their commitment to intentionally and effectively serve Latino students: 2022 Examples of Excelencia: The 2022 Examples of Excelencia were selected from 20 finalists among 93 national submissions representing 17 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Hear directly from professionals who run the programs selected as 2022 Examples of Excelencia and students served by the programs. Download a copy of the 2022 edition of What Works for Latino Students in Higher Education. ASSOCIATE LEVEL: Latino Promise and HACER Programs Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ) Institution/Organization: Fairleigh Dickinson University State: New Jersey Issue Area: Access Program Focus: Bilingual/ESL, First-Year Support Learn More: www.edexcelencia.org/latino-promise-hacer-program BACCALAUREATE LEVEL: Institute of Interdisciplinary Research University of Puerto Rico at Cayey (PR) Institution/Organization: University of Puerto Rico at Cayey State: Puerto Rico Issue Area: Academic Program Program Focus: Mentoring, Undergraduate Research Learn More: www.edexcelencia.org/institute-interdisciplinary-research GRADUATE LEVEL: MS in Environmental Science The University of Texas at San Antonio (TX) Institution/Organization: The University of Texas at San Antonio State: Texas Issue Area: Academic Program Program Focus: Discipline/Subject, Mentoring Learn More: www.edexcelencia.org/ms-environmental-science COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION LEVEL: Post-Secondary Initiatives Esperanza, Inc. (OH) Institution/Organization: Esperanza, Inc. State: Ohio Issue Area: Retention Program Focus: First-Year Support, Mentoring Learn More: www.edexcelencia.org/post-secondary-initiatives 2021 Examples of Excelencia: The 2021 Examples of Excelencia were selected from 21 finalists among 145 national submissions representing 23 states and Puerto Rico. ASSOCIATE LEVEL: Ambiciones Howard Community College (MD) Institution/Organization: Howard Community College State: Maryland Issue Area: Support Services Program Focus: First Year Support, Parental/Family Engagement Learn More: www.edexcelencia.org/ambiciones BACCALAUREATE LEVEL: Cardinal First North Central College (IL) Institution/Organization: North Central College State: Illinois Issue Area: Retention Program Focus: Dual Degree/Dual Credit/Early College High School Learn More: www.edexcelencia.org/cardinal-first GRADUATE LEVEL: ¡Éxito! Latino Cancer Research Leadership Training The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (TX) Institution/Organization: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio State: Texas Issue Area: Support Services Program Focus: Pathway/Pipeline Learn More: www.edexcelencia.org/exito-latino-cancer-research-leadership-training COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION LEVEL: Conexión Américas' College Success Program Conexión Américas (TN) Institution/Organization: Conexión Américas State: Tennessee Issue Area: Support Services Program Focus: DREAMers, First Year Support Learn More: www.edexcelencia.org/conexion-americas-college-success-program 2020 Examples of Excelencia: The 2020 Examples of Excelencia were selected from 20 finalists among 112 national submissions representing 24 states, DC and Puerto Rico. ASSOCIATE LEVEL: Mi Casa Es Su Casa Lone Star College-North Harris (TX) Institution/Organization: Lone Star College-North Harris State: Texas Issue Area: Retention Program Focus: Faculty Training, Institutional Change Learn More: www.edexcelencia.org/mi-casa-es-su-casa BACCALAUREATE LEVEL: Arizona’s Science, Engineering and Math Scholars (ASEMS) Program University of Arizona (AZ) Institution/Organization: University of Arizona State: Arizona Issue Area: Retention Program Focus: STEM, Undergraduate Research Learn More: www.edexcelencia.org/arizonas-science-engineering-and-math-scholars GRADUATE LEVEL: Latinx Leadership Initiative Boston College (MA) Institution/Organization: Boston College State: Massachusetts Issue Area: Academic Program Program Focus: Career/Workforce, Pathway/Pipeline Learn More: www.edexcelencia.org/latinx-leadership-initiative-lli COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION LEVEL: Scholar Program Generation Hope (DC) Institution/Organization: Generation Hope State: District of Columbia Issue Area: Support Services Program Focus: Mentoring, Scholarship Learn More: www.edexcelencia.org/scholar-program
