Programs & Initiatives

Accelerating Latino Student Success (ALASS)

Excelencia in Education's project, Accelerating Latino
Student Success (ALASS) at Texas Border Institutions
examined the data, strategies and acceleration plans at
eight public institutions on the U.S./Mexican border to
determine their progress in attaining the participation and success goals in Closing the Gaps by 2015: The Texas Higher Education Plan. Despite their significant contributions, these eight institutions are rarely recognized in Texas, or nationally, for their major role in enrolling and graduating Hispanic students. Learn More

Examples of Excelencia

Launched in 2005, the Examples of Excelencia identifies and honors programs and departments at the forefront of increasing academic opportunities and improving achievement for Latino students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. We focus on results and disseminating these promising practices to others interested in serving Latino students. We invite you to make a nomination for a program you believe deserves to be recognized as an Example of Excelencia. Learn More