The business of higher education is entering a new phase, and there is no turning back. University and college leadership are reinventing how their institutions function effectively going forward due to the effects of the last two years. Everything is being examined including course curriculum, recruitment and enrollment strategies, technology implementation and training, and strategic partnerships with other institutions and associations.
Join Fierce Education and higher education executives for this “Business & Leadership: Summer Edition” virtual event on June 30th to learn what some university leaders are doing to keep pace the rate of change and meet the needs of their students and faculty.
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Below is the agenda:
1:00PM-1:30PM ET: KEYNOTE:
ADDRESSING STUDENT NEEDS: ACADEMICALLY AS WELL AS MENTALLY
The rapid move to a blended learning environment has had an enormous impact on all facets of higher education. Colleges and universities have had to evaluate their course curriculum, instructors have had to embrace new ways of teaching and engaging students, and students have had to adjust to a new way of learning. And while many institutions have made great strides in addressing these needs, more is required as student engagement and mental health become pressing issues.
Speaker: Marcia Daszko, Leading Pivot Professional, Consultant, Bestselling Author; Marcia Daszko & Associates
1:35PM-1:50PM ET:
KEYNOTE 2: REINVENTING THE CAMPUS: HOW CONNECTION IS CHANGIND THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
The world has changed dramatically and colleges & universities across the country are asking the right questions about how these changes will affect the future of education. Student priorities have also shifted, and societal expectations are evolving. Top of mind is identifying the current competitive forces and how to pivot today’s challenges into tomorrow’s advantage. This session will explore how connection has never been more important. How higher ed campuses have an unprecedented opportunity to create an ecosystem that connects the community, business, and students. And how technology plays a major role in reinventing the campus and rethinking the future of education.
Speaker: Jonathan Huer, Education Technology expert, Sales Director, AT&T
2:05PM-2:35PM ET:
INCORPORATING SKILLS-BASED TRAINING IN YOUR CURRICULUM
Students have more options than ever regarding education choices. In the current economic climate, colleges and universities are finding that traditional degrees may not be as appealing to some as they previous were. As a result, many institutions are trying to figure out how they can incorporate non-credit learning into courses, create micro-credentials and leverage the growing educational technology market to offer their students.
Speaker: Dr. Jill Buban, VP & General Manager, EdAssist Solutions, Bright Horizons
2:50PM-3:20PM ET:
KEEPING PACE WITH TECHNOLOGY: FROM WI-FI ACCESS TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPS
There is no argument that colleges and universities have had to accelerate their technology implementations to meet the current needs of students and faculty as the blended learning environment grows. From more bandwidth to seamless and secure access to artificial intelligence and virtual reality applications, institutions are embracing the latest technologies to keep pace with demand the deliver a better student experience.
Speaker: Vistasp Karbhari, Professor Dept. of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering; Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington