… state-wide recognition for its outstanding efforts in advancing diversity and equity, and for successfully closing equity gaps in completion and transfer rates for traditionally underrepresented students. This achievement marks a significant … for students of color, particularly in English and Math, has now culminated in this top honor. This is also the first time East Los Angeles College has ever earned the John W. Rice Award for Diversity & Equity. "This prestigious recognition is … succeed. Building on our 2021 Honorable Mention, this achievement demonstrates our continuous progress in closing equity gaps and improving outcomes for traditionally underrepresented students,” said ELAC President Alberto J. Román. “At ELAC, we …