Seal of Excelencia Accelerating Latino student success requires institutions go beyond enrollment and show intentionality and impact in SERVING students. Seal of Excelencia certified institutions set the pace for much needed institutional transformation and are confronting structural barriers and inequities of longstanding. Deborah Santiago, CEO, Excelencia in Education Interested in Seal of Excelencia Certification? Explore this portal to access Seal application information and resources. What support is available to my institution? Support to strengthen institutional capacity to SERVE Latino students is available through technical assistance opportunities. SERVING Latino Students Excelencia leads transformative change for Latino student success Seal of Excelencia Institutions Learn which institutions have earned the Seal of Excelencia certification and hear from their presidents. Why does the Seal of Excelencia matter?Excelencia in Education’s mission is to accelerate Latino student success in higher education. We are committed to significantly increasing the number of Latino students attaining college degrees by 2030 in partnership with institutions. As part of this commitment, Excelencia in Education established the Seal of Excelencia, a national certification for institutions that strive to go beyond enrollment to intentionally SERVE Latino students. Why does the Seal of Excelencia matter to Bank of America?Bank of America and Excelencia in Education have forged a partnership focused on helping to increase the numbers of Latino college graduates for America’s workforce, civic leadership, and our country’s bright future. Hear the answer from Meghan Hughes, Bank of America Head of Workforce Development. What is the Seal of Excelencia Framework?To support and reinforce institutional capacity to intentionally serve, Excelencia developed a framework that integrates essential components of transformation into a comprehensive institutional strategy for SERVING students. This framework represents learning from over 20 years of working with higher education institutions. Learn More 2024 Seal of Excelencia Certified and Recertified InstitutionsThis year, eight institutions earned the Seal of Excelencia and nine earned recertification. These 17 institutions belong to a community of 46 trendsetting colleges and universities that have earned the Seal by demonstrating intentionality and impact in SERVING Latino students through data, practice, and leadership. They are ensuring America’s future by advancing the talents of the Latino community. LEARN MORE Leaders Create ChangeHear what institutional leaders are saying about earning the Seal of Excelencia certification. Read more Seal of Excelencia Advisory CouncilPost secondary leaders advising the Seal of Excelencia certification process. Learn More
