Episode 4 Quotes
“So I decided to go back to the credit union world, which is a complete different financial institution. I spent I think, was 13 more years or 14 more years. And then higher ed, came to my heart, and teaching and I fell in love with teaching.” – [0:07:52]
“And working for the credit union. We did a lot of community services, and I was able to go out to the communities and provide financial literacy to many different communities in Chicago. And I loved that contact with people. And the branch that I was managing was in a it was more of a Hispanic community. And I noticed a lot of need in terms of knowledge and education about finance and banking within the community. So somehow in that process, I just enjoyed the teaching aspect of that. And, and, and I really liked it. ” – [0:11:13]
“I oversee three programs [at MCC], the Accounting, Marketing and Business Administration programs. And I make sure that our students get the best learning experience that they are able to acquire in higher education.” – [0:11:37]
“But that’s why I want to be that kind of connection between those two worlds, because sometimes they don’t communicate well. So as an administrator, I would like to provide that type of environment where student can establish good relationships with students, I mean, with teachers and vice versa, because that’s how we are able to create a much stronger sense of belonging for everyone, not only student but also for teachers. And that enhances the learning environment for everyone. ” – [26:06]
“And we need to make sure that we are able to personalize our, our approach to ensure that every single one of our students can be successful. And of course, it’s not a simple task. It’s not easy, it takes time and resources. But that’s the goal for us to give every student the tools that they need. So we’re trying to foster an equitable academic environment where wherever you are, wherever you come from, you can be successful. ” – [33:57]
