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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Our comprehensive strategy emphasizes culturally relevant curriculum, robust community connections and clear pathways to success—crucial for nurturing a sense of belonging and enhancing academic persistence. Santiago and Sarita E. In academic year 2021-22, 45.1%

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Its most significant program is META (master’s early transition and access), a summer bridge program for students entering graduate programs at CSUF, which includes mentoring, networking, scholarships and professional development. We hire their teachers after school to provide the curriculum.

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Dr. John Hope Franklin Award was created in 2004 to pay tribute to Franklin, a historian, writer, educator, and humanitarian who made significant contributions to shaping the perspective of American history in the 20th century. regrettably, the award ceremony was cancelled in 2009. During her 23 years at the helm, more than $1.25