Anthony Perez, Assistant Director of Admissions, Multicultural Recruitment and Outreach at Western Michigan University, joins FYI host Gil Rogers to talk about his journey of being a first-generation college student from Texas through Iowa and to holding his current role in Michigan. 

The discussion covers the importance of creating an inclusive college environment, practical advice for first-time college applicants, and how institutions can improve their engagement with first-generation and underserved students. 

Anthony emphasizes the need for more personalized, human-centered interactions in the admissions process and offers strategies for balancing data-driven decisions with the wisdom of lived experiences.

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

Introduction and Welcome | 00:00

Anthony's Background and Career Path | 02:34 

First Generation College Experience | 06:02 

Building Relationships in Admissions | 10:42 

Balancing Technology and Personal Touch | 15:09 

Data vs. Human Wisdom in Admissions | 20:41 

Cultural Sensitivity in Recruitment | 22:47 

Conclusion and Contact Information | 27:31 
 

RELEVANT LINKS:

• Anthony Perez on LinkedIn
• Anthony Perez Email