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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Also, that year the program’s retention rate of Latino students was 18% higher than the college’s general retention rate. The focus on English skills needed in an academic setting and tailored support services through the Academic Literacy & Language (ALL) Center have proven beneficial.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Student Success, Retention, and Employability – Getting Digital in a High Tech, High Touch Environment

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

Retention – Proactive and Triage. When institutions create first-year experience programs, they are creating foundations for future success and retention potential. That was way back in 2004. Learning, teaching, success, retention, and engagement are core aspects of the university experience.