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IPEDS Data + Chat GPT = A Goldmine Unlocked
Navigating the data-rich seas of IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Data System) can be overwhelming.
Paired with Chat GPT, and you can turn cumbersome data into actionable insights. [Explore the Transformation via my dorky video]
The Untapped Frontier: Social Media Ghostwriting
Rubbing shoulders with Dakota Robertson, one of the top social media ghostwriters, I’ve gleaned some eye-opening insights.
Surprisingly, higher ed seems to be missing out on leveraging the brand power of their Presidents through ghostwriting. [Ghost Writing as defined by Dakota]
Buzzword Alert: Gen AI
Prepare to hear more about Gen AI – technology creating content beyond its programming, including text, images, and more.
This McKinsey article delves into the strategic resource allocation and the pivotal role of leadership in harnessing Gen AI’s potential. [Read the McKinsey Insight]
Professional Development Gem: The Consultant’s Toolkit
Ever seen external consultants under deliver? (I have...)
Harvard’s latest professional development offering caught my eye as an interesting way to develop talent.
If I were still in a President's Office role, I'd find ways to fund training for high-performing Junior Staff to learn Consulting basics.
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With 17 years of insider experience, I specialize in enhancing university operations and strategic planning through innovative, data-driven solutions. Receive succinct, powerful insights on using analytics and artificial intelligence to streamline operations, increase ROI, and make informed strategic decisions. Ideal for C-suite aiming to do more with less and navigate the complexities of modern higher education.
Hi there Reader, I hope everything is going as well as possible... Writing again with a few updates at the fringes of innovation and education. What Evolving Consumer Trends Mean for Education Middle-income consumers are feeling the squeeze of inflation but continue to splurge on discretionary items, defying traditional spending habits. Older consumers are now more likely to switch brands, while young consumers in emerging markets prefer premium products. Relevance for Higher Ed: Adapting...
Hi there Reader, Diving into this week’s insights tailored for forward-thinking leaders in higher education… Lydia Winn on Transforming Admissions Insights from Lydia Winn, Head of Sales GTM Strategy at Empowerly, shares insights on re-thinking admissions. She emphasizes understanding holistic student profiles and recommends institutions provide detailed examples to demystify the process. (Note: Empowerly’s team-based approach offers elite admission guidance at a fraction of the cost). Watch...
Hi there Reader, Diving into this week's insights tailored for forward-thinking leaders in higher education... Higher Education Innovation Newsletter Federal Innovation Push Brings ‘Moment of Change’ for Community Colleges The NSF’s CHIPS and Science Act investment is revolutionizing community colleges by funding regional innovation engines to support emerging tech and workforce training. Initiatives like the Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine exemplify how these investments create...