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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. By example, initially funded in 2007 by a grant from the U.S. The grant is a California Student Aid Commission program.”

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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Study: Community College Housing Program Produced Better Life Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Housing insecurity effects one in every two students, and homelessness effects 8% of students,” said Goldrick-Rab. In reality, after grants and scholarships, one year of community college “now costs students an excess of $15,000 a year,” said Goldrick-Rab.

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4 Ways to Partner with Faculty on Student Success

Civitas Learning

As Inside Higher Ed notes, “Students often turn to their faculty members for advice and support outside of academics, including career advice and mental health support, so positive student-faculty relationships are a critical piece of student success.” It takes just five minutes to get up to speed.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Brown, Excelencia in Education has the stated mission to accelerate Latino student success in higher education. The intent is to bring attention to evidence-based practices that are making a positive difference for Hispanic students,” says Santiago, chief executive officer of Excelencia in Education. Santiago and Sarita E.

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5 Actions Community Colleges Can Take to Improve Student Mental Health

Timely MD

In this blog post, we draw insights from Tidewater Community College leaders to outline five practical actions community colleges can implement to improve students’ mental health and overall well-being that support institutional efforts to boost student success. What is a community college? Learn more 4.

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The Colorado Department of Higher Education Allocates an Additional $126k to Expand Highly Successful Single Stop Program

Single Stop

The Colorado Department of Higher Education Allocates an Additional $126k to Expand Highly Successful Single Stop Program SINGLE STOP HAS ALREADY CONNECTED 2,000 COLORADO STUDENTS TO AN AVERAGE OF 14.5K Each student’s benefits eligibility averaged $14,500. Angie Paccione, Executive Director of CDHE.