What Works for Latino Students in Higher Education 2008

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2008

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Excelencia in Education

Abstract

The compendium summarizes the three programs selected as the 2008 Examples of Excelencia as well as fourteen semi-finalist programs making a positive difference in the educational achievement of Latino students in higher education.These summaries provide insight into what these successful programs are doing and the characteristics essential to Latino student success.

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Latin American students, Hispanic students, educational attainment, college enrollment, graduation rates, STEM careers, academic environment

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