Tracy Hartzler
President of Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, leading efforts to leverage AI and analytics for student retention, workforce training, and institutional change management.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 30min
Ep. 183: Voices of Student Success: AI Tool Provides Predictive Analytics Data
Tracy Hartzler, President of Central New Mexico Community College, leads initiatives to harness AI for student success. In this conversation, she dives into how the new AI-powered tool, CampusLens, addresses student retention and enhances institutional change. Tracy discusses the importance of responsive data, challenges with legacy systems, and the need for robust AI governance. She highlights the balance between risks and rewards in adopting new technologies, illustrating the potential for improved career outcomes for students.
Nov 29, 2021 • 20min
Ep 69: A Major Cross-College Collaboration
Becky Rowley and Tracy Hartzler, presidents of Santa Fe and Central New Mexico Community Colleges respectively, discuss an innovative collaboration called CHESS. They explore how these five colleges are sharing resources and creating efficiencies to benefit students, despite the typical competition in higher education. Trust, shared governance, and a focus on student needs are emphasized as key to overcoming institutional egos. They highlight practical changes like centralized data reporting and common student records that enhance access and support student mobility.
