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

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