Coastline College and Dr. Vincent Rodriguez Join Excelencia in Education’s Presidents for Latino Student Success Network
Coastline College Demonstrates Commitment to Becoming a Learning Environment Where Latino, and All, Students Thrive
Fountain Valley, CA | April 2025
Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education, announced today Dr. Vincent Rodriguez of Coastline College has chosen to affiliate with the national network of Presidents for Latino Student Success (P4LSS). The network comprises a group of presidents and chancellors who have committed to making their campuses learning environments where Latino, and all, students thrive.
Excelencia formed our network of common cause in 2011 and Presidents for Latino Student Success in 2014 to support institutional leaders who are transforming higher education to make our country stronger with the contributions, skills, and talents of Latino college graduates. Programs and initiatives that work for Latinos can serve other students as well, and thus the nation at large.
Through the P4LSS network, Dr. Rodriguez will collaborate with Excelencia and other postsecondary leaders to leverage collective expertise and resources, foster partnerships, and amplify current efforts to accelerate Latino student success in higher education at the national level.
“Institutional leadership focused on intentionally serving Latino, and all, students is the hallmark of the presidents and chancellors in this network," said Sarita Brown, co-founder and president of Excelencia in Education. “We are proud to catalyze and support them as they advance student success and grow talent for our country’s bright future."
Dr. Rodriguez joins more than 150 leaders who belong to the P4LSS network and lead the nation in enrolling and graduating Latino students. Although the network represents only 5% of the thousands of colleges and universities across the country, the network enrolls 32% and graduates 34% of all Latino students in higher education.
"As the President of Coastline College, this work resonates deeply with me because equity, inclusion, and student success aren’t just part of our mission, they’re part of who we are," said Dr. Vince Rodriguez. "This commitment is especially meaningful when it comes to supporting Latinx students and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. I’m proud to stand with passionate, like-minded leaders across the country who are working every day to make higher education more inclusive, more supportive, and more impactful for all students."
Excelencia is honored to make common cause with the action-oriented, trendsetting presidents and chancellors who have answered our national call to accelerate Latino student success in higher education and ensure America’s future. To learn more about the Presidents for Latino Student Success network and other institutional leaders across the country affiliated with Excelencia, visit: EdExcelencia.org/leadership/presidents-latino-student-success
About Excelencia in Education:
In 2024, Excelencia in Education marked 20 years of service accelerating 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. 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: EdExcelencia.org
About Coastline College:
Coastline College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. For eight consecutive years, Coastline College was selected as one of the top 150 colleges by The Aspen Institute for Community College Excellence which is considered the most prestigious designation for community colleges. Coastline delivers flexible courses and services that cultivate and guide diverse student populations across the globe to complete pathways leading to the attainment of associate degrees, certificates, career readiness, and transfer to four-year colleges/universities.
Contact:
Dr. Christina Oja
Acting Director, Student Equity and Title IX
Email: coja@cccd.edu
Coastline College
11460 Warner Av.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
www.coastline.edu