Extended Opportunity Program Boosts Hispanic Student Success
Recent findings by SBVC’s Department of Research, Planning & Institutional Effectiveness indicate that the Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOP&S) program has contributed substantially towards the college’s impressive student success metrics for Hispanic student success over the last two academic years.

During the 2015–16 academic year, the EOP&S program exceeded the college’s overall success rate for Hispanic students by 10% and its retention rate by 6%, making it a significant contributor to the student success data that led to SBVC’s Aspen Prize nomination last year. For the last five years, the number of Hispanic students in the EOP&S program has grown substantially, comprising 71% of the program’s enrollment in 2015–16, or about 600 students. As their participation in the program has increased, so has their performance, yielding a 77% success rate and 94% retention rate at the end of 2015–16.
“This data speaks volumes about the dedication of our administrators, classified professionals and faculty,” said President Diana Rodriguez. “This would not have been possible without their commitment to student success.
