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.
Counterintuitive Insights & Data Visualizations from 'The Agile College': Dual Enrollments, Demographic Shifts and More
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Hi there Reader, Fall is coming, my friend! I spent some time studying Nathan Grawe's "The Agile College" massive data sets. A few counterintuitive takeaways (accompanying data visualizations below).
Innovation Amidst Uncertainty: More Insights from Dr. Rachelle Keck Dr. Rachelle Keck, President of Grand View University, offers a compelling perspective on navigating the complexities of higher education leadership. Emphasizing the need for agility and transparency, Dr. Keck highlights the importance of embracing innovation while balancing the inherent pace of academia. Her strategic approach focuses on accelerating market responsiveness and fostering collaboration, ensuring that institutions not only adapt but thrive in an ever-evolving educational landscape. Meta AI: Heating Up the Battle for AI (Downstream consequences for Higher Ed) Meta AI is stepping up its game with expanded multilingual support, advanced creative tools, and a new powerhouse model, Llama 405B, designed for tackling complex problems in math, coding, and more. As AI’s capabilities grow, the potential to transform both the student experience and institutional efficiency becomes increasingly tangible. I'm curious, Reader: If you could wave a magic wand and fix anything at your institution, what would it be? Stay Awesome, Stay Agile, -Mike O’Connor O'Connor & Associates |
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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, Higher ed is under scrutiny— but is it under siege? In the past two weeks, we’ve seen elite institutions challenge direct federal overreach, new alliances emerge across sectors, and fresh innovations redefine how we think about student success and fiscal sustainability. This week’s newsletter surfaces: System-level redesign insights from Meacie Fairfax (Complete College America). A rallying cry from 200+ presidents against government interference. And a wildly underrated data...
Hi there Reader, Welcome back. This week, we're digging into the intersection of institutional strategy, federal overreach, and student loan reform. From campus data labs to billion-dollar showdowns with the federal government, the higher ed playbook is being rewritten in real time. Let's get into it. Rethinking the College Business Model with Matt Hendricks Founder, Perspective Data Sciences What if you could scan every college’s contracts, staffing levels, and pricing models—and flag costly...
Hi there Reader, The past two few weeks have ushered in significant changes for higher education institutions, with federal actions impacting operations, international students, and diversity initiatives. Here's a high-level overview of. Massive Layoffs at the Department of Education... To Continue? The Trump administration continues to make substantial cuts within the U.S. Department of Education, aiming to reduce its workforce by nearly half. Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated that...