Ep. 40: What’s Next for Hispanic Serving Institutions?

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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