Episode SummaryIn this episode we explore the transformative shift in search engine optimization (SEO) with the advent of Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE). We dive into how generative AI is revolutionizing the way we interact with search engines, moving from k

About the Episode: Retaining the best faculty and staff is key to retaining students at any college or university. But what does it take to retain the best faculty and staff? Regardless of the industry, being valued matters greatly to employees. According to Beth DeAngelis, emotional intelligence a

Episode NotesWelcome to Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook, an insightful podcast series dedicated to the strategic minds leading today's higher education institutions. Each episode brings a unique perspective from visionary and tech-forward college presidents, chancellors

In this episode, we dive into the transformative potential of AI in college admissions. We explore the evolving landscape of talent matching, emphasizing the unique challenges and opportunities AI presents in this area.

In this episode, Ardis and JC delve into the intense competition between OpenAI, Google, and Meta in the realm of Large Language Models (LLMs). The discussion highlights the contrasting approaches of open-source and closed systems in AI development. They explore how these tech giants are vying f

Ardis and Dr. JC Bonilla, take a deep dive into the world of custom chatbots and their impact on the industry. Drawing on their own experiences, they share their insights into building and using custom chatbots, particularly within the context of higher education.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the impact of AI on the workplace in 2024 and the necessary skills and tools to stay ahead. They explore the potential of generative AI to replace a significant portion of human hours worked and the shift in productivity that will result.

Explore the dynamic world of Generation Z as they interact with and shape the future of AI. Dive into their digital upbringing, unique perspectives, and the ethical implications of their deep integration with technology.

Join us in "AI in 2024" where hosts Ardis and Dr. JC Bonilla dive into the exhilarating world of AI advancements expected in 2024. This episode unpacks the rapid progress in AI technologies, from large language models to multimodal AI, and predicts how these developments will revolutionize consu

Dive into the groundbreaking advancements in AI from 2023. Join hosts Ardis and Dr. JC Bonilla as they explore the year's major milestones in artificial intelligence, their impact on education and work, and the emerging trends in prompt engineering and generative AI.From ChatGPT's record

Explore AI's impact on decision-making, personalized learning, and ethical considerations. With expert commentary and practical insights, we empower you to strategically leverage AI. It's not just about understanding AI; it's about leading the AI revolution in education.

When Elwood Robinson served as the chancellor of Winston-Salem State University, he saw an opportunity to celebrate the people who work hard to serve students. With the help of Jaime Hunt, host of Enrollify’s “Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO” who led marketing and communications under Robinson, WSSU

Diversity recruiting goes well beyond finding candidates who are simply different. It’s about identifying and hiring talent that will change the trajectory of your college or university in a productive way. Diversity recruiting both uplifts candidates in the minority while broadening the talent in

Bennie Johnson seems to eat, sleep and breathe marketing. The CEO of the American Marketing Association, Bennie also has a deep appreciation for ensuring that employees of organizations have fulfilling experiences. As he says, “Employees are your first, best customers.” As Bennie and his team look

To boost an employer brand, Brittany King does not believe in hiring for culture-fit. As she wrote on a LinkedIn post, Brittany believes that organizations should seek out what she calls “culture cultivators.” A highly seasoned recruiter who focuses on culture as well as diversity, equity, inclusio

It’s one thing to have a team that works well together. It’s another thing to have a team that knocks it out of the park in terms of productivity, honors, and a place where people want to be. That would be the marketing and communications team at Purdue University. It’s a team that has nearly doubl

Presidents affect faculty and staff engagement in many ways. How these campus CEOs communicate with their employees cannot be taken for granted, even at some of the biggest campuses in the nation. That’s where this episode’s guest, Teresa Valerio Parrot, comes in. On this edition of “I Wanna Work T

Micromanagement does no favors to employer branding. However, faculty and staff may be willing to be the brand ambassadors of their campuses if their leaders knew how to…dance? There is a practice called followership which is the set of employee behaviors that influence how leaders lead. So, what h

Colleges and universities are finding out, the hard way, why they can no longer “post and pray,” that is post job openings and pray that qualified candidates will fill the applicant tracking systems. On this episode, we went straight to a major source to find out what kind of traction higher educate

Employee engagement does not happen without effective leadership. Effective leadership, however, doesn’t always come from those with executive authority–the folks with the titles. Without question, great leadership can come from faculty and staff who own their expertise and authority

They say that the only thing that is constant is change. How does change affect the employees at an institution, especially when the change is at the top? Higher education, an industry that once upon a time saw presidents and chancellors lead institutions for decades in some cases, is now seeing le