Leadership It's hard to imagine the realm without Excelencia. They’ve been strong and effective advocates on behalf of students. A critical partner – in terms of importance, but also perspective – they challenge all of us in the community to be mindful of needs and challenges of Latino students. Michelle Cooper, Vice President for Public Policy and Executive Director of Lumina Foundation’s Washington, D.C. It Takes All of Us to Accelerate Latino Student Success The Latino community brings talent and vitality to America's economy, workforce, and society and we must accelerate their success. Excelencia in Education uses data, practice, and leadership to partner and collaborate with professionals, institutions, and organizations so they can more effectively serve Latino students. Join the Mission How are we helping institutions get there? The Seal of Excelencia aims to accelerate the number of Latino students attaining college degrees by 2030. The Seal is a voluntary certification to recognize institutions intentionally SERVING Latino students for success based on the use of data, evidence-based practices, and effective leadership. Through the Seal, Excelencia offers technical assistance to a network of institutions committed to sharing and improving their efforts in SERVING Latino students. LEARN MORE A Network of Leaders for Latino Student Success Excelencia's national network of results-oriented leaders at postsecondary institutions and community-based organizations work with Excelencia in Education to leverage collective expertise and resources, foster partnerships, and amplify current efforts at the national level to accelerate Latino student success. Presidents for Latino Student Success A diverse group of college and university presidents and chancellors who have committed to making their institutions learning environments where Latino students thrive. LEARN MORE Programs for Latino Student Success A network of programs in institutions and community-based organizations across the country committed to accelerating Latino student success. LEARN MORE
