Excelencia in Education, an organization dedicated to accelerating Latino student success in higher education, announced recently that UT Permian Basin President, Dr. Sandra Woodley, has chosen to be part of the Presidents for Latino Student Success network.
This national network is comprised of college and university presidents and chancellors who commit to creating environments where Latino students thrive. The institutions in Excelencia’s network are transforming higher education.
Of the thousands of colleges and universities across the country, the175 institutions in the network enroll one in four of all Latino students in higher education. More importantly, these institutions account for one in three of all Latino graduates.
“At UT Permian Basin we are laser focused on student success. That means providing our students with the tools and support they need to achieve their greatest potential, both academically and personally,” said UT Permian Basin President, Dr. Sandra Woodley. “A majority of our students are Hispanic, and we are committed to using our resources to support their success. I am excited to be a part of Excelencia in Education’s President’s network because it will give us access to data and resources to help us meet our goals.”
“Higher education leaders with skills and vision are fundamental to our country’s strong recovery. Those prepared to engage and intentionally serve Latino students, while serving all their students, will lead the way,” said Sarita Brown, Co-founder and President of Excelencia.
Through the network, Dr. Woodley will collaborate with Excelencia to leverage collective expertise and resources, foster partnerships, and amplify current efforts at the national level. To learn more about Presidents for Latino Student Success network and the other institutional leaders across the country affiliated with Excelencia, visit: https://www.edexcelencia.org/leadership/presidents-latino-student-success.
About Excelencia in Education
Excelencia in Education accelerates Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies, and advancing institutional practices while collaborating with those committed and ready to meet the mission. Launched in 2004 in the nation’s capital, Excelencia has established a network of results oriented educators and policymakers to address the U.S. economy’s needs for a highly educated workforce and engaged civic leaders. For more information, visit: https://www.edexcelencia.org/
