San Marcos (April 29, 2024) – excellencia The Department of Education, the nation's foremost authority on efforts to advance Latinx student success in higher education, today announced that Dr. Starr Rivera-Lacey, Palomar College's superintendent and provost, will be named President for Latinx Student Success. announced that it has chosen to join the national network (P4LSS). The network is comprised of a group of presidents and chancellors who are committed to providing their institutions with learning environments in which all students, including Latinos, can thrive.
excellencia founded the Common Cause Network in 2011 to support institutional leaders who are transforming higher education to harness the contributions, skills, and talents of Latino college graduates to make our country stronger. In 2014, he founded the Chancellor for Latino Student Success. Programs and initiatives that benefit Latinos can benefit other students and, in turn, the nation as a whole.
Dr. Rivera Lacy, through the P4LSS network, excellencia and other postsecondary leaders will leverage their collective expertise and resources, foster partnerships, and strengthen current efforts to advance the success of Latinx students in higher education at the national level.
“Institutional leadership focused on intentionally serving all students, including Latinos, is the hallmark of this network’s presidents and chancellors,” said co-founder and president Sarita Brown. Ta. excellencia In education. “We are proud to empower and support our students in promoting their success and developing talent for our nation’s bright future.”
Dr. Rivera-Lacey joins more than 150 leaders in the P4LSS network who are leading the nation in enrolling and graduating Latino students. Although this network represents only 5% of thousands of colleges and universities across the country, it enrolls 32% of all Latinx students in higher education and graduates 34%.
Palomar College is a Hispanic-serving institution, with more than 50% of its students identifying as Hispanic. “Palomar College values each student's experience and supports their academic success. In doing so, we are dedicated to creating an excellent learning environment for all of our students.” Rivera Lacy said the doctor. “We look forward to gaining new insights that will positively impact our students far beyond their time at Palomar College.”
excellencia We are honored to build common cause with action-oriented, trend-setting presidents and prime ministers who have answered the nation's call to advance the success of Latino students in higher education and secure America's future. . Learn more about the Presidents for Latino Student Success network and its member leaders from other institutions across the country excellenciavisit EdExcelencia.org/leadership/presidents-latino-student-success.
About Palomar College
Palomar College is a public two-year community college located in northern San Diego County that provides education and training to 27,000 students annually. Palomar College has a main campus in San Marcos and his three educational centers strategically located in Rancho Bernardo, Escondido, and Fallbrook. He operates educational facilities at Camp Pendleton, one of California's largest military service institutions. At Palomar, students choose from more than 200 associate degree and certificate programs, complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree, take training for a career, or take personal enrichment classes for lifelong learning. You can enjoy it. www.palomar.edu
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In 2024, excellencia in Education improves higher education by advancing Latinx student achievement, conducting analysis to inform education policy, and advancing systemic practices in collaboration with passionate people who are committed to fulfilling our mission. has worked for 20 years to advance the success of Latinx students in the United States. excellencia has established a network of results-oriented educators and policy makers to meet the U.S. economy's need for a highly educated workforce and committed civic leaders. For more information, please visit EdExcelencia.org.