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Growing What Works Database

Learn What Works for Latino Student Success

The Growing What Works Database is online and searchable. It is a resource for practitioners, institutional leaders, funders, and policymakers interested in evidence-based practices that accelerate Latino student success in higher education. 

Search the database below to see programs that have been recognized throughout Excelencia in Education’s 20 years of service for making a positive difference in Latino student success, including those recognized in 2024 as Examples of Excelencia and Finalists for their intentional and culturally relevant evidence-based practices.

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Futuro Leaders

The mission of Futuro Leaders is to help grow a dynamic and inclusive workforce in West Michigan by cultivating a Latino talent pipeline.

Gaining Access ‘N Academic Success (GANAS)

Gaining Access ‘N Academic Success (GANAS)

GANAS is an innovative access and retention program at Cal State East Bay that targets and serves newly arrived community college transfer students.

Graduate Equity Fellowship Program

Graduate Equity Fellowship Program (GEFP)

The mission of GEFP is to assist Latinx students to overcome academic and social barriers to increase their access to graduate degrees.

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Graduate Support Program

The Graduate Support Program at Sacred Heart Nativity Schools supports students through high school and empowers them to achieve their post-secondary education goals.

Guided Pathways Advising Through Coaching program

Guided Pathways Advising Through Coaching – Austin Community College

Guided Pathways provides students with personalized, proactive advising to help them select an academic path, persist, and graduate.

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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) Program

The Elgin Community College HVACR Program prepares highly skilled building engineers and technicians for the HVACR industry.

GradCafé program

GRADCáfe

GRADCafé provides accessible, community-based college, career access, and success services to local Latino students and families.

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Gaining Awareness and Networking for Academic Success (GANAS) Program

The goal of the GANAS program is to help support and retain students throughout their first year at Portland State University.

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Graduate Support Center

The Graduate Support Center aims to increase the persistence rate of Latino Master’s students by developing and implementing academic and support initiatives.

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Grow Your Own Teachers Illinois

The mission of Grow Your Own Teachers Illinois is to prepare highly effective teachers of color who plan to teach in the low-income communities they live in.

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Health Professions

The Office of Health Professions Career strives to level the playing field for Hispanic students by providing information, guidance, and premedical studies.

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Higher Education Administration and Leadership (HEAL)

The HEAL program prepares higher education professionals to lead in institutions of higher education and enhance the success of their students.

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