Ep. 40: What’s Next for Hispanic Serving Institutions?
02/21/25 • 30 min
Hispanic Serving Institutions are playing an increasingly vital role in shaping the future of American higher education, enrolling millions of students across the country. In this episode, Ray isjoined by Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor of Alamo Colleges District and past Chair of the Governing Board of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). We'll explore HACU's evolving mission, the unique strengths of Hispanic Serving Institutions, and what it will take to ensure these institutions can meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population.
Guest Name: Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor of Alamo Colleges District and past Chair of the Governing Board of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-flores-9023a08/
Guest Bio: Dr. Mike Flores assumed the role of chancellor of the Alamo Colleges District on Oct. 1, 2018, after unanimous vote by the Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees. With more than 20 years of service to the Alamo Colleges District, Dr. Flores possesses the distinction of being the ninth appointed chancellor and the first Hispanic chancellor in the district’s history. Flores serves as a board member and chair of the Governing Board of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, and he is a board member of the American Association of Colleges and Universities, Achieving the Dream, Strada Education Foundation, greater: SATX, UP Partnership, and United Way San Antonio. Flores was born in Del Rio, Texas, and is a graduate of Holmes High School in San Antonio’s Northside Independent School District. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Texas at Austin, a master’s degree in political science from Illinois State University, and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He lives in central San Antonio with his wife Martha, a talented creative director and entrepreneur, and their daughters, Mara and Mia.
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Hispanic Serving Institutions are playing an increasingly vital role in shaping the future of American higher education, enrolling millions of students across the country. In this episode, Ray isjoined by Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor of Alamo Colleges District and past Chair of the Governing Board of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). We'll explore HACU's evolving mission, the unique strengths of Hispanic Serving Institutions, and what it will take to ensure these institutions can meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population.
Guest Name: Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor of Alamo Colleges District and past Chair of the Governing Board of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-flores-9023a08/
Guest Bio: Dr. Mike Flores assumed the role of chancellor of the Alamo Colleges District on Oct. 1, 2018, after unanimous vote by the Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees. With more than 20 years of service to the Alamo Colleges District, Dr. Flores possesses the distinction of being the ninth appointed chancellor and the first Hispanic chancellor in the district’s history. Flores serves as a board member and chair of the Governing Board of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, and he is a board member of the American Association of Colleges and Universities, Achieving the Dream, Strada Education Foundation, greater: SATX, UP Partnership, and United Way San Antonio. Flores was born in Del Rio, Texas, and is a graduate of Holmes High School in San Antonio’s Northside Independent School District. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Texas at Austin, a master’s degree in political science from Illinois State University, and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He lives in central San Antonio with his wife Martha, a talented creative director and entrepreneur, and their daughters, Mara and Mia.
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Dr. Ray Lutzky
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lutzky/
About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mastering the Next is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!
Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.
Attend the 2025 Engage Summit!
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.
Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register
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Ep. 39: What’s Next for the ‘Uberfication’ of Higher Education?
The shifting labor dynamics in higher education represent one of the most profound transformations in academia's history, with contingent faculty now making up a whopping 68% of the academic workforce. In a provocative recent article for The Evolllution, Bob Ubell, Vice Dean Emeritus at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, explores what he calls the 'Uberfication' of higher education and its implications for the future of teaching and learning. He joins Ray tol discuss his unique perspective on these systemic changes that have turned traditional faculty employment models upside down.
Guest Name: Robert Ubell, Vice Dean Emeritus of Online Learning, New York University Tandon School of Engineering
Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-ubell-a24a8414/
Guest Bio: Bob Ubell is Vice Dean Emeritus of Online Learning at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering and Senior Editor of CHLOE, an annual survey of higher ed online officers, sponsored by Quality Matters. Recipient of the highest honor given for individual achievement in digital education, the A. Frank Mayadas Leadership Award, Ubell is a Fellow of the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and a member of the Advisory Board of Online Learning, the journal of OLC, where he served on the organization’s board for a number of years. Until recently, he was a member of McGraw-Hill Education’s Learning Science Research Advisory Board.
A columnist for EdSurge and contributor to Inside Higher Ed and other leading publications, Ubell has contributed more than 100 articles to scholarly and general periodicals and is the author or editor of 20 books, with the most recent being Going Online, published in 2017, and its companion volume, Staying Online, published in 2021 — both from Routledge. Ubell has taught and lectured at leading colleges and universities, including Columbia, MIT, The New School, NYU, University of Rochester, and Stevens Institute of Technology, among others.
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Connect With Our Host:
Dr. Ray Lutzky
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lutzky/
About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mastering the Next is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!
Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.
Attend the 2025 Engage Summit!
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.
Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register
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Ep. 41: What’s Next for Global MBA Admissions?
The MBA admissions landscape has undergone a seismic shift in recent years, with AI tools promising to help candidates craft the 'perfect' application. But here's what fascinates Ray - we're seeing a growing tension between automation and authenticity, and that’s apparent in the world of international MBA admissions. While generative AI can help write essays, the truly successful candidates are those who maintain their authentic voice. In this episode, Ray is joined by Eric Lucrezia of Candidate.Coach; an independent consultant with over two decades of experience helping candidates across the globe navigate this delicate balance. They explore how technology is both helping and challenging MBA applicants in 2025.
Guest Name: Eric Lucrezia, Founder, Candidate.Coach
Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericlucrezia/
Guest Bio: With over 20 years of experience in admissions consulting, career coaching, education, and recruitment, Eric Lucrezia has helped candidates worldwide take the next leap in their careers. His expertise is rooted in a strong commitment to quality education, global interconnectedness, and diversity & inclusion.
As the former Director of Recruitment for the Global MBA program at ESSEC Business School (Paris, France & Singapore), Eric possesses a deep understanding of what makes MBA applicants stand out to admissions committees. Previously, at France’s prestigious Sciences Po, he conducted workshops on crafting impactful CVs and mastering interview techniques. His experience also includes roles in admissions and recruitment at Long Island University in New York. Additionally, with a background in teaching English—including at the esteemed École de Guerre—he provides meticulous editing for application essays, ensuring flawless grammar and structure.
Since 2020, Eric has worked full-time as an MBA admissions consultant, guiding applicants toward top business schools. His expertise extends to advising candidates for various Master's programs, as well as coaching professionals in job and internship searches. Based between Paris and New York City, he remains globally connected and readily available to support clients across different time zones.
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Connect With Our Host:
Dr. Ray Lutzky
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lutzky/
About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mastering the Next is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!
Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.
Attend the 2025 Engage Summit!
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.
Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register
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