Vanderbilt University is at the forefront of Generative Artificial Intelligence.

AI is not going away, but it can be understood through intentional time and effort. By destigmatizing generative AI at your institution, you may just broaden your impact to set your students and staff one step ahead of the game.

We’re joined by Jules White, the Senior Advisor to the Chancellor on Generative AI & Professor of Computer Science at Vanderbilt University, to discuss the ever-evolving realm of generative AI.

Join us as we discuss:

• [4:23] Generative AI’s impact on the higher ed landscape

• [13:31] Misconceptions around generative AI

• [21:49] Why generative AI is not an internet search tool

• [25:47] How institutions can promote AI education
  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Coursera Course on Generative AI for University Leaders

• Previous Coursera Courses from Jules White

• Shawn Keen on LinkedIn

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Our colleges and universities are educating the workforce of tomorrow, so it’s important that they understand the mechanics of strategic initiatives and corporate partnerships.

We’re getting our conversation started with Bill Spiker, the President of The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC).

OFIC works with independent colleges and universities to bridge the gap of information surrounding scholarship and employment opportunities for students and corporations respectively.

Organizations like OFIC may exist in your state. Tune in to see why your advancement office should be taking full advantage of the resources they provide.

Join us as we discuss:

• [6:44] Fundraising and talent development with independent colleges

• [10:10] Making corporation connections aware of college happenings

• [27:52] Why scholarships are shifting toward more of an investment

• [32:45] How organizations like OFIC evolve to meet changing needs
  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• [email protected]

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Multicultural marketing means asking questions and being authentically involved in discovering and providing what different demographics need.

It’s about making admissions information accessible to all despite language barriers or backgrounds.

We’re getting our conversation started with Christian Ponce, the Associate Vice President for Marketing at Old Dominion University (ODU), who shares how multicultural marketing will soon be the norm in higher ed.

Join us as we discuss:

• [1:45] Breaking down transcultural barriers

• [10:08] Multicultural views in American higher ed

• [16:30] The importance of  a diverse team

• [20:08] The future of AI and translation software
  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Heygen.com

• The Collage Group

• Christian Ponce on Linkedin

• [email protected]

• [email protected]
  

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Being assertive about getting involved as a senior marketing leader is essential to the prosperity of your institution's strategic plan. 

It takes a courageous leader to have tough conversations about institutional futures. But with the enrollment cliff on the horizon, it’s crucial now more than ever to develop and implement a strategic plan. 

We’re joined by Rob Zinkan, the Vice President for Marketing Leadership at RHB to discuss all things strategic planning, courageous leadership, and even Indiana basketball.

If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.

Join us as we discuss: 

• [4:24] Strategic plans in the competitive higher ed landscape

• [9:26] Having a seat at the table for marketing leadership

• [17:24] The distinction between planning and strategy

• [29:30] Remaining agile among looming higher ed changes

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• The Book of Beautiful Questions by Warren Berger

• [email protected]

• RHB Strategic Planning Research

• Inside Higher Ed: Call to Action Blog

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Is community outreach in higher ed really as simple as wearing your name tag?

Taking a look at community needs through data can present partnerships you may have never anticipated. From Missouri Baptist University, Bryce Chapman and Brittany Sansagraw share their institution’s innovative strategies toward hospitality and partnership.

In this week's episode of the Higher Ed Marketer podcast, we’re breaking down the hospitality playbook.

Join us as we discuss:

• [4:59] The hospitality playbook at Missouri Baptist

• [19:14] Leveraging partnerships to meet broader goals

• [22:29] Why subscription models are critical to success
  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• MBU Hospitality Playbook

• [email protected]

• [email protected]
  

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Now more than ever, students and families are shifting their focus toward the return on investment in higher education.

With prospective students shifting their focus, higher ed needs to be flexible to keep up with changing times.

Respecting students’ time and crafting strategies to meet different life experiences takes time, but it can be done.

Getting our student-centered conversation started is Anne Khademian, the Executive Director at The Universities at Shady Grove. Anne shares why higher ed needs to tailor educational opportunities to a student- centered approach and meet students where they are.

Join us as we discuss:

• [7:26] Marketing different student experiences

• [21:58] The need for higher ed flexibility

• [33:00] Getting comfortable with uncertainty
  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Storythinking: The New Science of Narrative Intelligence (No Limits) by Angus Fletcher

• The College Tour on Amazon Prime

• The Universities at Shady Grove

• [email protected]

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Prospective students come from all sorts of backgrounds, communities, needs, and wants. 

A diverse audience means your content must be flexible to meet the needs of your community. The first step to meeting your audience where they are is to dig deep for their why.

Shaping your content to satisfy the needs of your unique audience is key to leveraging content across generations.

Laura Alloway, Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications at Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), joins us for a conversation on knowing your audience and why you should keep your house clean.

Join us as we discuss: 

• [5:50] Considering your audiences why

• [11:26] Engagement for generational audiences

• [17:53] Why targeted messaging starts with your website

• [23:40] How OSU is deploying AI tools

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Laura Alloway on LinkedIn

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Some old-school higher ed professionals still balk at the idea of incorporating corporate e-commerce tactics into their digital marketing strategies. Yet the reality is that plenty of big box brands have become masters of meeting consumers where they are and delivering on their expectations.

Kathleen Stockham, Chief Marketing Officer at South College, may have only been involved in the higher ed space since 2022. But she’s leveraging her experience with companies like Verizon to supercharge their school’s digital campaigns.

In this episode, we explore how your school’s marketing team can incorporate e-commerce solutions that go beyond brand awareness.

Join us as we discuss:

• [5:13] The need to understand touchpoints in the student life cycle

• [12:34] Guerilla marketing tactics that actually move the needle

• [21:43] Competency-based education that makes students’ lives easier
  

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With the enrollment cliff on the horizon, change might be just what your school needs to survive the drop.

But switching up your enrollment strategy doesn’t have to be a big scary beast. Reaching out and finding support for development and mentorship can help you stay afloat in turbulent higher ed waters.

We’re joined by Bridget Kurkowski, the VP of Enrollment Services at Encoura, who emphasizes how even just one LinkedIn message can go a long way in professional development.

Join us as we discuss:

• [8:08] How to curb admissions turnover

• [20:27] Why you shouldn’t beat around the investment bush

• [33:18] Mentorship for engagement and growth
  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Chasing Mission Fit by Bart Caylor

• [email protected]

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It’s all too easy in higher ed marketing to get caught up in chasing the next shiny object. Sometimes, bouncing from tactic to tactic without taking a step back or even reverting back to last year's plan may seem like the only option.

We’ve got two words for you — “strategic communication.”

In this episode, we take a look at starting with your school’s “why,” which starts with auditing all the tools in your kit.

Kicking off our conversation is Eric Henry, the President of Carousel Digital Signage, who shares with us the importance of crafting a plan around generational preferences.

Join us as we discuss:

• [4:24] Intentional student engagement in higher ed marcomm

• [14:57] Starting with strategy instead of winging it

• [24:33] Generational preferences among prospective students
  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Carousel Digital Signage Booklet

• [email protected]

  
  

If you’re interested in getting your hands on a copy of the Higher Education Booklet Eric talked about in our podcast please reach out to: [email protected] with the subject line “Send me the Higher Ed Booklet”.

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