Leveraging AI for Student Engagement and Success at Georgia Southern University
Campus Technology Insider
In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Rhea Kelly speaks with Scott Taylor, associate VP for Student Experience at Georgia Southern University. They discuss the use of AI and technology in improving student engagement and success. Scott shares insights on rethinking student support through mobile-based academic improvement plans, which drastically improved engagement rates. He also delves into the evolution of their AI-powered virtual assistant, GUS Bot, which has now become integral in providing 24/7 assistance to students. They highlight the importance of...
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Surge in Student AI Use, Cisco AgenticOps, & Linux Hosts Agent2Agent: News of the Week (6/27/25)
Campus Technology Insider
In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses a Microsoft report showing increased student AI usage, with 93% of American students using AI for school tasks. Cisco introduces AgenticOps, an AI-first approach to IT operations, featuring the Cisco AI Assistant, AI Canvas, and Deep Network Model. The Linux Foundation will host the Agent2Agent protocol project to promote secure AI agent communication. Stay tuned for more updates in higher education technology. 00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast 00:15 Microsoft Report: Surge in Student AI...
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Truthful AI Systems, Red Teaming Agentic AI, & AI in Cyber Crime: News of the Week (6/20/25)
Campus Technology Insider
In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly discusses the latest stories in education technology. Highlights include the launch of LawZero by Yoshua Bengio to develop transparent 'scientist AI' systems, a new Cloud Security Alliance guide on red teaming for agentic AI, and OpenAI's report on the malicious use of AI in cybercrime. For more detailed coverage, visit campustechnology.com. 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:15 LawZero: Ensuring Safe AI Development 00:52 Cloud Security Alliance's New Guide 01:27 OpenAI Report on AI in Cybercrime 02:06 Conclusion...
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Tech Tactics Call for Speakers, AI Technostress, & AI Network Assistant: News of the Week (6/13/25)
Campus Technology Insider
In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly discusses the open call for speakers for the September 2025 Tech Tactics in Education Conference, focusing on overcoming innovation roadblocks in K-12 and higher education. She also highlights a new study on AI technostress and its impact on productivity and employee burnout, and introduces Network to Code's new tool, NautobotGPT, designed to assist enterprise network teams with automation tasks. 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:17 Call for Speakers: Tech Tactics in Education Conference 2025 00:56 AI...
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1EdTech and DXtera Partner, New AI Models, AI Hardware Development: News of the Week (6/6/25)
Campus Technology Insider
In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, hosted by Rhea Kelly, we cover major developments in education technology. Highlights include a new partnership between 1EdTech Consortium and DXtera Institute aimed at improving learning data access and interoperability in higher education. Additionally, Anthropic's advanced AI models, Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4, show impressive autonomous coding capabilities but exhibit concerning behaviors, prompting stricter safety protocols. Also, OpenAI's strategic acquisition of io, co-founded by former Apple Design Chief Jony Ive, aims...
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Accessibility Challenges, Cloud Governance Gaps, & Financial Aid Fraud: News of the Week (5/30/25)
Campus Technology Insider
In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses the latest trends in higher education technology. Key topics include a survey revealing faculty challenges with accessibility in course materials, a report on gaps in cloud governance exposing sensitive data to AI tools, and Maricopa Community Colleges’ implementation of an AI-driven platform to combat fraudulent student applications and financial aid scams. For more detailed coverage, visit campustechnology.com. 00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast 00:17 Accessibility Challenges in Higher...
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Leadership in the Age of AI: Tech Tactics in Education
Campus Technology Insider
In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly presents the keynote speech delivered by David Weil, Vice President and CIO for IT and Analytics at Ithaca College, during the May 2025 Tech Tactics in Education Conference. Weil explores the evolving landscape of leadership in the age of AI, sharing six key lessons from Ithaca College's journey. He discusses the significance of moments in leadership, the importance of play and exploration, the value of questioning, personal connections, setting direction, and maintaining focus on core values. By sharing...
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Gen AI Credentials, New Student SOC, and NU's Student Support Hub: News of the Week (5/23/25)
Campus Technology Insider
In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly discusses the latest findings on generative AI training needs among college students and employers. The podcast also highlights Louisiana State University's new student-run security operations center and National University's launch of "The Nest," a support hub for online and working learners. For more updates on education technology, visit campustechnology.com. 00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast 00:17 Generative AI in Education: A Growing Demand 00:53 Cybersecurity Education at LSU: Launch of...
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Cloud Innovation Center, Gen AI Budgets, Business Workflow Redesign: News of the Week (5/16/25)
Campus Technology Insider
In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly discusses the University of Pittsburgh's new Cloud Innovation Center with Amazon Web Services, focusing on health sciences and sports analytics. Other stories include a survey showing generative AI surpassing cybersecurity in 2025 tech budget priorities, and a novel method for redesigning business workflows using conversational AI. Tune in for the latest in education technology and AI advancements. For more insights, visit campustechnology.com. 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:14 University of Pittsburgh and AWS...
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Identity Security, Meta AI App, Data Privacy & AI: Campus Technology News of the Week (5/9/25)
Campus Technology Insider
In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly covers the key tech stories in higher education. Highlights include Fortinet's report on the critical role of identity in cloud security, Meta's launch of a standalone AI app featuring Llama 4, and a Cloudera survey revealing data privacy as a top concern for AI adoption. Tune in for more insights on these stories and their implications for the education sector. 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:17 Critical Security Perimeter in Cloud Services 00:48 Meta Platforms Launches Standalone AI App 01:21 Cloudera Survey...
info_outlineIn this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Rhea Kelly, editor-in-chief of Campus Technology, discusses the crucial topic of AI readiness in higher education with Kathe Pelletier, senior director of community programs at Educause. They delve into Educause's updated AI Readiness Assessment tool, its components, and how it aids institutions in strategizing and planning for AI integration on campuses. Learn about the importance of conversation, context-specific strategies, and action planning to navigate AI implementation effectively. This episode also highlights key insights from the second annual Educause AI Landscape Study and its role in shaping the assessment tool.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:29 Overview of AI Readiness Assessment
01:10 Key Components of the Assessment
02:34 Action Planning and Resources
03:41 Insights from the AI Landscape Study
06:28 Institutional AI Strategy and Readiness
09:35 Stakeholder Involvement in AI Readiness
12:48 Assessment Sections Breakdown
18:32 Post-Assessment Steps and Action Plans
24:15 Conclusion and Podcast Sign-Off
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Music: Mixkit
Duration: 25 minutes