In today’s rapidly evolving higher ed landscape, successful, ongoing digital transformation is no longer just an option; it’s a necessity for institutions to remain competitive and relevant. However, embarking on this transformative journey requires more than “simply” implementing the latest technology. It demands a strategic alignment of leadership, change management, and technology—a synergy that forms […]

In this episode, Dr. Rafik Mohamed – Provost and VP of Academic Affairs at Cal State San Bernadino – offers suggestions on how best to leverage stakeholder buy-in as a change enhancer and accelerator. References: Dr. Rafik Mohamed, Provost and VP of Academic Affairs at Cal State San Bernadino California State University, San Bernadino

In this episode, Dr. Saul Jimenez-Sandoval – President of California State University, Fresno – explains how Ai could serve as the critical catalyst for higher education reform. References: Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, President, California State University, Fresno California State University, Fresno

[McLean, Virginia, 31 August 2023] – Higher Digital, a leading company focused on digital transformation in the higher education sector, is pleased to announce its engagement with Peninsula Bridge, a California-based nonprofit organization that empowers under-resourced students to achieve college and career success. By hiring two software developers through Peninsula Bridge’s internship program, Higher Digital […]

While higher education institutions must serve a variety of stakeholders and users with their digital systems and services, active students are their ultimate customers and therefore critical to getting things right. I am excited to share some great examples of how co-creation with students is helping some institutions up their digital transformation game while incorporating […]

In this episode, Dr. Lin Zhou – CIO of The New School – discusses the preparation of fourth generation enterprise technologists in the context of evolving IT organizations, quantum computing and the design, social research, arts, and public engagement programs offered by his institution. References: Dr. Lin Zhou, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, […]

In this episode, Dr. Bashar Hanna – President of Commonwealth University – discusses the importance of maintaining the cultural traditions, mascots and branding of the three institutions that are consolidating to form this new school serving Central Pennsylvania. References: Dr. Bashar Hanna, President of Commonwealth University Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

In this episode, Dr. Pardis Mahdavi – President-select at the University of La Verne – discusses the need for and specific uses of partnership network effects to serve the underserved and reverse the education decline. References: Dr. Pardis Mahdavi, President-select of the University of La Verne University of La Verne