Everyone in higher ed knows that AI transformation is happening fast, and Tom Andriola, Chief Digital Officer at UC-Irvine, is helping lead the charge. Tom joins Brian to share how his institution is approaching generative AI not with hesitation, but with urgency. From chatbots in admissions to one-to-one learning in the classroom, Tom walks us through UC-Irvine’s strategy for scaling innovation across the institution. He also reflects on the broader sector challenges, such as rising regulation, student ROI concerns, and workplace readiness, and why AI can’t just be an efficiency tool, but a vehicle for transformational change.

Join us as we discuss: 

• [2:00] Letting innovators lead the charge in AI integration and change management 
• [12:00] Why schools need to let their teams play with AI as a sparring partner
• [21:45] Kickstarting faculty conversations around building an AI strategy

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for AI for U with Brian Piper in your favorite podcast player.

Episode prompt: 

"You are a dual-domain expert: (1) a specialist in large language model (LLM) memory systems and (2) an experienced business strategist and planner.
Your task is to create a structured, comprehensive document in canvas view that can serve as a foundational dataset for training an LLM to understand and represent my [personal brand/business] from scratch.

Before writing the document, ask clarifying questions to gather any essential information you need.

Deliverables:

• A detailed document containing all relevant, useful, and structured knowledge about my [personal brand/business].
• Include aspects such as brand voice, values, origin story, services/products, target audience, tone, visuals, positioning, messaging, and strategic goals.
• Organize this as if it were training data for onboarding a model unfamiliar with me or my brand.
• Treat this as a backup archive that should be detailed, high-fidelity, and long-lasting.

Take your time to ensure accuracy and depth."

Guest Name: Tom Andriola, Vice Chancellor and Chief Digital Officer, UC Irvine

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomandriola/

Guest Bio: Tom Andriola is UC Irvine’s Vice Chancellor and Chief Digital Officer. His role is designed to ensure the strategic use of data and technology, drive interdisciplinary partnerships, and champion digital strategies that expand UC Irvine’s role as a leading research university, healthcare provider & community partner.  Some of his marquee programs under his offices have included the development of a curated AI-platform for innovation called ZotGPT,  the institution's data-driven student success initiative called Compass, and the development of the big healthcare data platform for healthcare, which exists under UC Irvine's Institute for Precision Health.

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Connect With Our Host:
Brian Piper
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwpiper/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
AI for U is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! 

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.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

In this episode, Spenser Smith of QS Quacquarelli Symonds joins Brian to explore how higher education institutions can adopt AI while staying grounded in ethics and purpose. With new tools emerging almost daily, Spenser explains why it is essential to pause, set clear goals, and stay focused on the real purpose behind adopting new technology. He shares how AI can support enrollment teams by streamlining research, enabling proactive outreach, and supplementing human expertise without replacing the critical personal connections that define higher education. 

Join us as we discuss:

• [7:24] Why higher ed pros need to adopt a student mindset with AI
• [13:55] Why AI agents won’t replace empathy, compassion, or context
• [19:43] How to use AI to proactively engage prospects at just the right time

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for AI for U with Brian Piper in your favorite podcast player.

Episode prompt: 
You are a [target channel] growth expert.

I'm going to ask you to make recommendations for content that will perform well on my channel based on best practices and previous performance data.

Before you create the response, ask any questions that will help create a better output.

Here is information about my [business/brand]

[attach, link, or paste your business description and differentiator], 

and my primary audience is [insert primary audience], and my business goals are [insert goals].

Based on the attached data from past high-performing and engaging content, please come up with 20 ideas for potentially high-performing content that will [trigger desired outcome] on [channel of choice]. Take your time.

Guest Name: Spenser Smith, Regional Director of Client Partnerships - Southeast US, QS Quacquarelli Symonds

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spenser-smith/

Guest Bio: Spenser Smith is the Regional Director of Client Partnerships for the Southeast US at QS and a Ph.D. candidate in Higher Education Administration. With a background in graduate admissions and a research focus on AI and CRM systems in student success, he bridges the gap between technology and access in higher education.

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Connect With Our Host:
Brian Piper
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwpiper/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
AI for U is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! 

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.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

In this episode of AI for U, recorded live at the Engage Summit 2025, host Brian chats with Michele Ehrhart, Chief Communications Officer at the University of Memphis. The conversation dives deep into the real-world uses of AI in higher ed communications, with a spotlight on AI’s role in crisis management and strategic messaging. Michele shares her candid views on AI adoption, leadership influence, and how Gen X communicators like herself are navigating the AI revolution. If you’re wondering how to ethically and effectively use AI in higher education communications, this episode is a must-listen.

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Connect With Our Host:
Brian Piper
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwpiper/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
AI for U is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! 

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.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

In this episode of AI for U, recorded live at the Engage Summit 2025, Brian sits down with Dustin Ramsdell—veteran higher ed professional and host of the Higher Ed Geek Podcast. With nearly 300 episodes under his belt, Dustin shares his evolving views on artificial intelligence in higher education, from initial skepticism to cautious optimism. Together, they unpack the opportunities, hesitations, and practical applications of AI that are shaping the future of the higher ed ecosystem.

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Connect With Our Host:
Brian Piper
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwpiper/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
AI for U is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! 

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.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

In this episode, Erin Callihan, Assistant Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Campaign Communications at NYU, joins Brian to tackle one of higher education’s most pressing questions: Is AI cheating, or is it time to embrace it as a collaborator? Erin shares how her team integrates AI as a productivity partner, why starting small and grassroots matters, and how institutions can empower staff and students to work smarter, not fearfully, in an AI-driven world.

Join us as we discuss: 

• [5:19] The biggest AI challenges facing higher ed 
• [13:04] Why it’s time to stop thinking of AI as “cheating”
• [22:42] Innovative AI implementations in higher ed and beyond

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for AI for U with Brian Piper in your favorite podcast player.

Episode Prompt: 
You are an AI and prompting expert who deeply understands teaching and educating. 

I will ask you to create a task to help me learn new AI skills every morning. 

Each day, based on what you know of me, personally and professionally [or provide information about your role and goals], please create a task, prompt, or assignment that you want me to complete to learn a new feature, function, or capability of generative AI. 

I want to use various models of ChatGPT but also other LLMs like Claude, Notebook LM, Gemini, and more. Do not repeat the same model on subsequent days. [include tools you have access to or specify particular versions or models, free, premium, etc.]

Once I perform the task, please help me improve my work so that I understand the complexities and how to get the most out of the technology. 

Before we begin and before I start each assignment, I want you to ask me any relevant questions to improve the output and the learning.

Guest Name: Erin Callihan, J.D., M.S., Assistant Vice President, Strategic Marketing & Campaign Communications, NYU

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erincallihan/

Guest Bio: An award-winning higher education marketing and communications leader, Erin Callihan leverages emerging technologies to drive engagement, storytelling, and fundraising success. As Assistant Vice President, Strategic Marketing & Campaign Communications at New York University, she oversees strategic marketing, development and campaign communications, and crisis response, shaping initiatives to connect and engage NYU’s 700,000+ alumni and donors across 183 countries.

Well-versed in GenAI strategy, Erin has built custom AI tools, developed GenAI training programs, and guided teams in leveraging AI to boost productivity, originality, and impact. A firm believer in AI’s transformative power in higher ed, she is passionate about helping digital professionals reclaim their time and unlock creativity with practical GenAI tools and strategies.

Her career spans key leadership roles across higher ed admissions, student life, alumni relations, development, and digital experience, including spearheading NYU Abu Dhabi’s groundbreaking digital recruitment strategy—one of the most successful in higher education. Twice tasked with creating a new office to improve the student experience, she founded NYU’s nationally recognized Office of Interactive Media in 2012, which launched HashtagNYU—a social media brand that shared the NYU story with 60,000 students across six continents. In 2018, she established the Office of Student UX, Technology, and Engagement to further enhance student digital experiences and engagement.

Her expertise in UX, technology-driven engagement, data-informed strategies, and multi-platform storytelling has earned her 5 CASE and 5 NASPA Excellence Awards, as well as AMA's Higher Education Marketer of the Year Award and HighEdWeb's (now Digital Collegium) coveted Red Stapler Award. In addition to her work in higher education, Erin is a skilled photographer whose portfolio includes global icons such as President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Roger Federer, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Jay-Z, and Alec Baldwin. She holds a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, an M.S. in digital imaging and 3D design from NYU, and a B.A. in journalism and liberal studies from Pace University. She also holds multiple AI-related certifications, from institutions such as Harvard, NYU, UNESCO, and Berkeley Law.

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Connect With Our Host:
Brian Piper
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwpiper/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
AI for U is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! 

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.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

How can you bring AI into your work without overwhelming your team — or yourself? In this episode, Isaac Williams, Director of Multimedia and Digital Strategy at Daemen University, shares how Daemen is using AI to bridge resource gaps, streamline data analysis, and build campus-wide momentum from the admissions office to leadership. Isaac walks us through his practical approach to integrating AI tools: starting small, identifying pain points, and building internal champions to drive adoption. His insight teaches us that AI won’t replace you — it’ll make you better.

Join us as we discuss:

• [4:45] How to prep data and protect privacy with AI tools
• [14:20] Where to begin: a pen, a whiteboard, and one good use case
• [20:17] Building allies and managing up to grow support

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Ariadna Jacob Instagram

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for AI for U with Brian Piper in your favorite podcast player.

Episode prompt: 

You are a higher education SEO and content strategy expert. Analyze the content structure, discoverability, and strategic alignment of [insert university name]’s website (main domain: [URL]).

Using publicly available data (such as sitemap structure, indexed pages, site hierarchy, and top-ranking content), and attached data [from Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, etc.], generate a comprehensive content audit with these goals:

Part 1: Content Performance Overview

Identify the top-performing content by search traffic, backlinks, and engagement signals (estimated from titles and visible ranking pages).

Highlight the most linked-to and most shared pages across academic, research, student life, and admissions sections.

Note outdated or underperforming pages that likely have high strategic value (e.g., program pages with low visibility).

Part 2: Content Gap Identification

Compare existing content to user search intent around key themes: [enter your priority themes, maybe: undergraduate and graduate program discovery, faculty expertise and research output, career outcomes and ROI, etc.]

Identify content gaps using People Also Ask, related search queries, and competitor comparisons (e.g., other peer institutions).

Part 3: Strategic Priority Mapping

Map current content to these strategic goals:

[specific goals or link to goals on your site]

Identify missing or underrepresented content that could support those goals.

Part 4: Quick Wins and Long-Term Opportunities

Suggest at least five quick wins (e.g., meta updates, content reorganization, high-impact internal links).

List 5–10 long-term opportunities for pillar content, multimedia storytelling, or SEO-driven campaigns that align with institutional priorities and target the following audiences [enter your key audiences].

Recommend tools, data sources, and AI workflows that could automate and scale future audits for internal teams.

Guest Name: Isaac Williams, Director of Multimedia and Digital Strategy, Daemen University

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacwilliams/

Guest Bio: Isaac is a self-motivated, results-driven marketing director with over a decade of experience leading integrated marketing campaigns and digital strategies. As the Director of Multimedia and Digital Strategy at Daemen University, he directs a team of communications professionals to develop and execute data-driven marketing initiatives that enhance brand visibility, drive engagement, and improve conversion rates.

With expertise in digital advertising, web analytics, and AI-driven reporting, Isaac oversees strategic campaigns across platforms like Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. He leverages AI tools, including ChatGPT, to automate analytics reporting, transforming raw student data into actionable insights that inform advertising spend, optimize recruitment efforts, and measure the impact of marketing strategies on website traffic and event attendance.

Isaac is skilled in cultivating partnerships with external media outlets, negotiating contracts for TV, streaming, radio, and print advertising to maximize brand exposure. He is also responsible for budget allocation, campaign performance tracking, and delivering detailed reports that guide data-driven decision-making.

With a passion for innovation in marketing analytics, Isaac is dedicated to helping higher education institutions harness AI to improve efficiency, enhance outreach, and drive measurable results. His expertise in AI-assisted analytics and digital strategy makes him a valuable resource for professionals looking to leverage emerging technologies in marketing and communications.

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Connect With Our Host:
Brian Piper
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwpiper/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
AI for U is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! 

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.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

AI is here to stay, and now is the time to jump in. That’s the message of Allison Turcio, Assistant VP for Enrollment and Marketing at Siena College and Host of The Application podcast. 

In this episode, Brian and Allison explore how AI adoption is transforming the way higher ed professionals approach communication, marketing, and student engagement, all while keeping humanity at the core.

From segmenting emails to pulling personalized essay quotes, Allison’s strategies show how AI can empower, not replace. She just might convince you that AI literacy is becoming a must-have skill — and why now is the time to get started.

Join us as we discuss: 

• [3:01] How to scale outreach without sacrificing authenticity
• [13:28] Why AI adoption feels so daunting
• [19:27] Steps you can take to get started with AI adoption

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Allison’s four-part series on what AI can do for you during yield season
• The Application podcast
• Halda
• AllisonTurcio.com

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for AI for U with Brian Piper in your favorite podcast player.

Episode prompt: 
You are an expert conference attendee, presenter, and networker.

I'll be asking you to help select sessions at an event and provide recommendations on who I should connect with.

My role and interests are [provide your job description, title, interests, etc.]

I'm attending [event name and, ideally, URL] and need help selecting the most valuable sessions and identifying key speakers to connect with. 

[If the following information isn't online, provide it here, otherwise, point to the URL]

Here's information about the conference: - Conference theme: [theme] - Conference audience: [general description of the potential attendees] - My current priorities: [list 2-3 key priorities for yourself or your business] - My personal learning goals for this conference: [list 2-3 goals] 

[If the schedule isn't online, provide it here, otherwise, point to the URL]

Below is the conference agenda with sessions and speakers: [paste conference agenda/schedule with session titles, descriptions, and speaker information] 

Create recommendations on a schedule of sessions for me at the event. 

Identify 3-5 key speakers I should try to connect with based on my priorities and my professional interests. 

For each recommended speaker, suggest 2-3 thoughtful conversation starter questions that go beyond basic introductions and demonstrate familiarity with their work. 

Suggest any potential scheduling conflicts I should be aware of and alternative sessions if I can't attend all your recommendations. 

Recommend specific networking opportunities (receptions, breaks, etc.) that would be particularly valuable for connecting with the speakers you've identified.

Guest Name: Allison Turcio, Ed.D., Assistant VP for Enrollment and Marketing, Siena College

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/

Guest Bio: Allison Turcio, Ed.D., is  marketing professor, consultant, host of The Application Podcast, and publisher of the Higher Education Marketer's Digest. 

Allison frequently presents at industry conferences and serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Education Advancement & Marketing. She has led her team to win several accolades, including AMA's 2023 Emerging Marketer in Higher Education Award. Allison has been selected for Albany Business Review’s 40 Under 40 and Siena’s Excellence in Administration award. She holds a doctorate degree in higher education leadership from Northeastern University, a master’s in communications and bachelor’s in English.

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Connect With Our Host:
Brian Piper
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwpiper/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
AI for U is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! 

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.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

In this episode, Brian sits down with Joyce Peralta, Manager of Digital Communications at McGill University in Montreal, to explore the evolving role of AI in higher education. Joyce shares why AI integration is less about technology and more about transformation: one that requires emotional readiness, ethical reflection, and a willingness to experiment. We dive into the challenges of data quality, the importance of governance, and how institutions can foster a culture of learning over perfection in this new AI-enabled era.

Join us as we discuss:

• [8:00] How to combine human and AI analysis for deeper insight
• [13:54] Organizational challenges — silos, coordination, and emotional comfort
• [20:50] How to let AI handle the average so humans can focus on the exceptional

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for AI for U with Brian Piper in your favorite podcast player.

Episode prompt: 
You are an expert in [language] localization for higher education marketing. I'm going to be asking you to translate content from English to [language].

Translate the following [type of copy - landing page copy, social media copy, etc.] for [target audience - prospective students, current faculty, knowledge seekers, etc.] in [target location - country, region, etc.]:

- Use [define the tone - warm, professional, etc.] tone.

- Adapt phrases and idioms to fit [culture or location].

- Ensure culturally appropriate references.

- Optimize for keywords related to [strategic keywords in quotes - "study abroad," "American universities," etc.].

- Output in [target format - text for social post, HTML format for web integration, etc.].

Here is the content:

"""

[copy/paste content here or attach to prompt]

"""

Guest Name: Joyce Peralta, Manager of Digital Communications, McGill University

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyceperalta/

Guest Bio: Joyce Peralta has been building websites and digital communities for over 20 years. Her experience includes strategic positions on communications and marketing, and information technology teams at the University of Victoria, Western University, and Kings University College.

Joyce is currently the Manager of Digital Communications at McGill University, in Montreal, Canada. In this role, she initiates and leads strategic projects aimed at affecting institution-wide change in areas related to digital governance, awareness of strategic goals, adherence to related best practices, and community growth.

Joyce is an award-winning speaker who has presented at DrupalCon, ContentEd, Digital Collegium (formerly HighEdWeb), SEMM Forum, Utterly Content, and #PSEWeb. She's also held leadership positions in various professional associations including, Digital Collegium, #PSEWeb, and the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE).

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Connect With Our Host:
Brian Piper
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwpiper/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
AI for U is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! 

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.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

How can AI enhance student ambassador programs without replacing the human connection? In this episode, Brian sits down with Kathryn Thomas and Mus Ismail from Campus Threads to explore how AI is revolutionizing student recruitment. They discuss the power of AI-driven insights, strategies for scaling ambassador programs, and the importance of breaking down institutional silos. Whether you're in admissions, marketing, or student services, this episode offers practical takeaways on using AI to work smarter — not harder.

Join us as we discuss: 

• Why transparency is key when using AI
• How AI can help you scale your ambassador program
• An easy action step you can take to communicate across departments

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for AI for U with Brian Piper in your favorite podcast player.

Episode prompt: 

You are an expert builder of custom GPTs with a deep understanding of editorial style guides.

Create a system prompt for a custom GPT to act as a style guide for [institution name and URL], that conforms to the institutional style guide: [upload the document or link to your online style guide if available],

the brand identity: [upload or link to your online brand guidelines or any other resources that might be available].

The custom GPT should put content into canvas mode and make changes to the attached or pasted content. When the changes are made, create a list of what was changed and why. After the content is generated, if the user asks for highlights, highlight the changes within the document and reference the specific resource that indicates why the change was needed.

Guest Names:
Mus Ismail
Kathryn Thomas

Guest Socials:
Mus - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mismail27/
Kathryn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-thomas-1511950/

Guest Bios: 
Mus - Mus is a Canadian software engineer with over a decade of programming experience. He’s worked on integrating AI systems at companies such as Samsung Research and Meta, and is now building CampusThreads - a one-stop shop for managing and connecting school ambassadors to prospective students using AI. Mus is passionate about making the feeling of belonging more accessible to more students. In his free time, Mus is probably jamming on his saxophone, or playing a game of pick-up basketball.

Kathryn - Kathryn is a Canadian higher education professional with over a decade of experience working in admissions and recruitment. Some of her previous roles include: Manager of National Recruitment, and Coordinator of Special Projects: EDI Admissions - both at Western University. Kathryn enjoys working within the complexities of recruitment and admissions processes, ensuring that both prospective students and administrators can access the information they need. Kathryn is currently working with CampusThreads as an advisor; mentoring the team to hone the software into a cohesive ambassador management solution. 

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Connect With Our Host:
Brian Piper
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwpiper/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
AI for U is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! 

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.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Brian sits down with Michelle Tarby, Senior Director of Digital Engagement at Le Moyne College, to talk about how AI is transforming student engagement and content strategy. From using AI-driven personas to tailoring student communications, Michelle discusses the practical applications of AI that are making an impact in higher ed. She also explores the common challenges institutions face when implementing AI and how to ensure these tools provide real value and help solve real problems.

Join us as we discuss: 

• [1:36] Using AI tools to summarize content and boost student engagement
• [12:14] Shifting mindset from a place of comparison to one of admiration
• [16:59] Verifying outputs and filtering out tools that overpromise

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Digital Collegium

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for AI for U with Brian Piper in your favorite podcast player.

Link to JobsGPT (version 2):
https://chatgpt.com/g/g-wg93fVwAj-jobsgpt-by-smarterx-ai/

Episode prompt: 
You are an expert career planner and futurist. 

I’ll be asking you to help me plan my career path based on my current role and my ideal future role. 

Based on my current job title, [enter your job title and, ideally, paste in your job description] and my ideal future job, [paste in ideal future job title and description, either from JobsGPT or based on your own career plans], provide a list of skills and experiences that would help me become most qualified for this role. 

Take your time.

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Connect With Our Host:
Brian Piper
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwpiper/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
AI for U is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! 

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.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register