Faculty for Latino Student Success Our research, as well as the research of others, leaves no doubt that faculty members who understand the life experiences, aspirations, and dreams of Latinx and other racially minoritized students increase the likelihood of academic success. Estela Bensimon, Dean's Professor in Educational Equity at the USC Rossier School of Education & Deborah Santiago, CEO, Excelencia in Education Students across the country are advocating to have more faculty of color on college campuses. This creates the opportunity to better understand Latinos’ profile and pathway to the doctorate. Oscar Cásares, Professor of English at the University of Texas at Austin and author speaking about his journey to the professoriate. Stay tuned for new upcoming research to be released by Excelencia in Education:
