The Beyond Podcast

In this conversation, Joe and Fred discuss the challenges faced by new CIOs in higher education, particularly those who inherit existing systems and teams. They explore the importance of having a strategic plan, building trust, and shifting perceptions of IT within the organization. Fred outlines a 100-day plan for new CIOs, emphasizing the need for quick wins and a long-term vision. The discussion highlights the necessity of understanding the organizational landscape and the importance of positioning IT as a strategic partner in the institution's success.

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In this spirited conversation, Matt shares a major pain point we are facing in higher education - and its root causes. The secrecy around project setbacks, and the muzzling of paid consultants and analysts about software vendor gaps is costing a lot more than we think, and it's time for a change.

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This episode of Fridays With Freddie dives into emerging news and research into robots, AI, and the future of general artificial intelligence (GAI). The guys unpack what that could mean for higher education, and how institutions should be planning for that inevitability. 

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Since the day we founded Beyond Academics, we dreamed of a day when technology could remove friction and create an Amazon-like experience for students and staff. This session with Matt starts to paint the picture of what is in the works - and soon to be released by Intellicampus. 

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Freddie debriefs his takeaways from Educause 2024, and also gets into the power of LLMs and AI Agents working together to transform how higher education is done.

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In this conversation, Joe and Matt discuss the modernization of the registrar's office in higher education. They explore the importance of academic record integrity, the need to identify friction points in the student experience, and the role of technology and AI in streamlining processes. Matt emphasizes the vision for proactive guidance for student success and the potential for registrar's offices to evolve from gatekeepers to supportive resources for students.

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In this conversation, Joe and Freddy discuss the inefficiencies in higher education, particularly in the application and onboarding processes. They explore how AI can transform these experiences by reducing friction, personalizing interactions, and streamlining administrative tasks. 

From application to graduation, emphasizing the potential of AI to level the playing field for all students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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In this conversation, Matt Alex draws parallels between his experiences in pickleball and the challenges faced in higher education. He emphasizes the need for a shift from an institution-centric mindset to a student-centric approach, highlighting the importance of adaptability and transformation in order to improve student outcomes. The discussion also touches on the role of AI and technology in facilitating this change, urging institutions to embrace new strategies rather than relying on outdated methods.

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What could the student experience look like if AI could have its way? In this 10 minute episode, Fred begins to share what's possible - and even what's being working on at Intellicampus - to give students more agency over their experience, while equipping administrators to serve in more meaningful ways.

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In this conversation, Joe Abraham and Matt Alex discuss the challenges facing higher education today, focusing on the nostalgia that hinders modernization, the importance of applying rigor appropriately, and the evolving role of knowledge dissemination in a world where information is readily accessible.

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