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.
The World of Work Will Never Be The Same...
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Guten Tag Reader, Diving into this week’s insights tailored for forward-thinking leaders in higher education... What New Grads Can Expect When They Enter the Workforce New grads are hanging up their caps, gowns, and stoles, and preparing to enter the world of work—yet it looks quite different than it did a few years ago. As AI and automation intensify shifts, some jobs will be lost, many others will be created, but almost all will change. Making Sense of IPEDS + Outcomes Data + Labor Projections with Chat GPT A recent project is uncovering intriguing connections between academic majors, occupational demand, wage projections, and enrollment trends. By leveraging Chat GPT w faculty budget lines and investments, we aim to help improve resource allocation, strategic planning, and admissions strategies. See a simplified version of our methodology. Who Runs the Best U.S. Schools? It May Be the Defense Department Schools for children of military members achieve results rarely seen in public education. This article explores how the Defense Department’s schools outperform their public counterparts and what lessons can be learned. A Tool My Silicon Valley Friends Love.... Coda Brain: Your Team’s Favorite Know-It-All Coda is launching a turnkey AI platform, designed to help teams spend less time hunting for information and more time putting data to work. Coda Brain integrates seamlessly with institutional data, providing secure and comprehensive insights. 👉 Learn more about Coda Brain Stay agile, friend. -Mike O’Connor O'Connor & Associates P.S. Ready for a deeper dive? Let’s chat about how we can tailor custom data and tech solutions for your institution. 👉 Let's Chat |
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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...