The Tomas Rivera Lecture Series has a rich history of showcasing prominent lecturers, dating back to 1985. This year's lecture, the 26th in the series, features two influential and well-respected leaders in higher education, Chancellors Charles B. Reed and Jack Scott. Each brings a different perspective about the issues confronting higher education, while providing an overview of the possible solutions that could resolve the unique challenges the nation faces in this area. In their lectures, these two leaders addressed an array of subjects, from access and recruitment to retention and graduation of underrepresented students. They also discussed approaches for improving Latino higher education in general and focused on higher education issues that affect California specifically. This publication reproduces Charles B. Reed's and Jack Scott's lectures.