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.
Higher Education Innovation: Is Europe Lapping America?
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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. HolonIQ’s 2024 Future of Higher Education & Workforce Summit This year's HolonIQ 2024 Summit highlights transformative trends in higher education. Topics include the rise of micro and alternative credentials, leveraging AI and VR for enhanced learning experiences, and innovative faculty engagement strategies. Learn how institutions are adopting these advancements to meet evolving student needs and improve institutional effectiveness. 👉 Explore the Summit topics here (and please report back if you go to Paris! I can’t make it): HolonIQ Summit Generative AI Gets Customized and Personal (and a touch Creepy) Ex-Human enables institutions to create highly realistic and empathetic AI chatbots, customizable to reflect your university's brand... Imagine a chatbot modeled after your College President, offering natural and engaging conversations. These digital humans support multiingual interactions and lifelike animations, enhancing user experience and accessibility. Crazy that these run 24/7, answering complex questions, and nurturing leads, Ex-Human's technology offers interesting potential connections at a low cost. 👉 Learn more about Ex-Human Quotes I’m Revisiting from My Conversation with Roger Parrott, President of Belhaven:
Full conversation here: Roger Parrott Interview Question I'd love your feedback on... If you could waive a magic wand and fix ONE THING about your institution, what would it be? (Hit Reply and let me know! I'll share the best answer in an upcoming Newsletter). -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.
Welcome, Reader. Per usual, we explore how institutions can stay ahead in a dynamic Higher Ed environment... From aligning academic programs with workforce needs to downstream impacts of nuclear tech infrastructure too third order effects of a Trump Victory... This edition is a bit all over the place. 1. Mapping Academic Programs with Workforce Demand: A Strategic Playbook for C-Suite Leaders Ensuring that your academic programs align with in-demand, high-compensation careers is essential for...
Hi there Reader, Welcome back to the latest edition, where we explore the intersections of technology, finance, and strategy shaping the future of higher education. From leveraging agile methodologies to optimize campus operations to assessing how endowments are navigating turbulence to AI hacks, here are a few insights I'm excited to share... Columbia's Endowment Strategy: A Bold Public Equity Play As Ivy League endowment reports start rolling in, Columbia University is leading the pack with...
Hi there Reader, I hope everything is going as well as possible... How Menlo College’s Startup Mindset is Preparing Students for the Future In a recent conversation, Steven Weiner, President of Menlo College, shared how he’s leveraging Silicon Valley’s startup mentality to redefine higher education. Menlo’s approach centers on mandatory internships, real-world experience, and its proximity to Silicon Valley’s tech giants—ensuring students graduate with both degrees and job offers. Key...