• JC Returns to Element451 + Higher Ed's AI Reality Check as 91% of CTOs Feel Unprepared

  • Oct 29 2024
  • Length: 46 mins
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JC Returns to Element451 + Higher Ed's AI Reality Check as 91% of CTOs Feel Unprepared

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  • In this milestone episode, Dr. JC Bonilla returns home to Element451 as COO and Head of AI Practice, joining forces again with CEO Ardis Kadiu after their 17-year journey from NYU to now. The timing is critical - new data shows 91% of higher education CTOs feel unprepared for AI adoption. The longtime friends discuss how Element451's AI-first approach will help colleges tackle their biggest challenges, from talent gaps to budget constraints.Major Announcement: JC Joins Element451 (00:00:07)Dr. JC Bonilla joins Element451 as COO and Head of AI Practice17-year history of collaboration between JC and ArdisFocus on implementing AI across operations and productsElement451's AI-First Vision (00:07:08)Discussion of company's commitment to AI integrationEmphasis on infusing AI into all aspects of operationsStrategy for implementing AI across marketing, analytics, and customer successThe State of AI in Higher Education (00:23:27)Survey reveals only 9% of CTOs feel prepared for AI46% express enthusiasm but only 23% make it high priorityDiscussion of budget allocation challengesCurrent AI Applications on Campus (00:27:09)Virtual chatbots and assistants lead adoption at 50%Cybersecurity applications second at 35%Predictive analytics for student performance at 27%Key Challenges in AI Implementation (00:34:26)Difficulty hiring qualified AI professionalsCompensation gaps between higher ed and private sectorPolicy and governance concernsDigital Transformation Priority (00:38:27)62% of CTOs prioritize digital transformationDiscussion of technology adoption strategiesBalance between technical expertise and practical implementationFuture of Higher Education Technology (00:42:49)Vision for transforming student engagementImportance of AI literacy in higher educationRole of Element451 in driving innovation - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include The EduData Podcast and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Element451 is hosting the AI Engage Summit on Oct 29 and 30Register now for this free, virtual event.The future of higher ed is being redefined by the transformative power of AI. The AI Engage Summit brings together higher ed leaders, innovators, and many of your favorite Enrollify creators to explore AI’s impact on student engagement, enrollment marketing, and institutional success. Experience firsthand how AI is improving content personalization at scale, impacting strategic decision-making, and intuitively automating the mundane tasks that consume our time. The schedule is packed with real examples and case studies, so you leave knowing how to harness AI to drive meaningful change at your institution. Whether you’re looking to enhance student outcomes, optimize enrollment marketing, or simply stay ahead of the curve, the AI Engage Summit is your gateway to the next level of higher education innovation. Registration is free, save your spot today.
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