Ray interviews Dr. Doug Koch, Interim Provost at Southeast Missouri State University–they explore how AI is reshaping graduate student engagement at the university. With advancements in technology, regional public universities are finding new ways to create meaningful connections between students and faculty, and Dr. Koch will share insights on how AI is driving these innovations at SEMO, diving  into the future of building AI-driven engagement strategies for graduate students.

Guest Name: Dr. Doug Koch, Interim Provost at Southeast Missouri State University

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-koch-6629b754/

Guest Bio: Dr. Doug Koch was appointed the Interim Provost at Southeast Missouri State University on June 1, 2024., and since 2019 served as vice provost and dean of Graduate Studies at SEMO. Previously, he was the vice provost of academic programs and services at the University of Central Missouri. Before UCM, he spent nine years at Southeast Missouri State University as a faculty member and interim chair. Dr. Koch holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial technology education from the University of Wyoming, a Master of Arts in teaching from Ball State University, and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction/technology education from Virginia Tech.

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