Dear Reader, I hope this message finds you thriving. Apologies for the brief silence - I've been deep-diving in a few data projects, and am now surfacing with a few insights I thought you'd find valuable. Clay: Your Gateway to Customized Outreach Speaking of data, Clay is the best tool I’ve found, re: HIGHLY Customized Outreach. It allows users to scale highly personalized outbound campaigns - and fast. The tool combines 50+ data sources, web-scraping functionality, and AI integrations to personalize outreach (re: Admissions, Fundraising, etc., etc.). Watch How I Use It. Unlocking Chat GPT's Full Potential With These Three Prompts While Chat GPT has captured the headlines, its "Data Analyst" feature remains under-explored. Mastering specific prompts can unlock its full capacity, from ensuring thorough analysis to tapping into unparalleled detail. Three specific prompts that have revolutionized my analysis: "Run this until it's completely finished," "Provide output in autistic-level detail," and the "Persona Maker." A Generational Divide: Perspectives on Feminism A startling study reveals a generational shift in attitudes towards feminism and gender roles, spotlighting the growing divide between Gen Z men and their older counterparts. This Guardian article referencing a comprehensive analysis explores the complex interplay of social media influence, cultural perceptions, and the evolving landscape of gender equality. Let's Connect Which of these insights sparked your curiosity, Reader? Your thoughts are invaluable to me, and I'd relish the opportunity to delve deeper into these topics together. Warm regards, Mike P.S. Ready for a deeper dive? Let’s schedule a time to explore these topics further and uncover how they can impact our work and worldviews. O'Connor & Associates |
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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...