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December 17, 2024
The Hidden Gem - Balancing Bytes and Bonds: How AI Can Humanize Higher Ed

The Hidden Gem - Balancing Bytes and Bonds: How AI Can Humanize Higher Ed

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About the Episode: 

The fear is real: Can AI truly support student engagement, or will it strip away the human touch? For many in higher ed, this question looms large. But the reality is clear—when used right, AI doesn’t replace connection; it enhances it.

What we’ll cover:

- How AI frees up time for personal interactions by automating repetitive tasks.

- Real examples of AI helping identify at-risk students for timely, human-led support.

- Strategies for blending AI with empathy in outreach to keep messages authentic.

- Practical ways to use AI for personalized campaigns without losing your voice.

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Maya Demishkevich

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:

The Hidden Gem: Marketing Community Colleges is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  

Some of our favorites include Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook and Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO.

Enrollify is produced by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

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People in this episode

Host

Maya Demishkevich is the Chief Marketing Officer at Carroll Community College and the host of The Hidden Gem.

Jaime Hunt is the Founder of Solve Higher Ed Marketing, a consulting firm, and is the host of Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO.

Brian Piper is the host of the AI For U podcast, co-author of the second edition of Epic Content Marketing, and the Director of Content Strategy and Assessment at the University of Rochester.

Dr. JeanCarlo (J.C.) Bonilla is an executive leader in educational technology and artificial intelligence.

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