The Beyond Podcast

In this conversation, Joe and Matt discuss the misinterpretation of the word 'change' and 'change management' in higher education. 

What does real change management look like?
When should it take place?
Who should be involved?
Who should not be involved?

These are just a few of the tips and nuggets shared by partners at Beyond in this 10 minute episode.

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In this conversation, Joe and Freddie discuss the latest news in AI, including the increasing use of AI in higher education and the release of a new open-source language model by Google. They emphasize the importance of colleges and universities developing a framework and governance structure for AI implementation. The next major milestone for institutions is to leverage their data as the foundation for AI applications. They also d...

In this episode, Matt Alex discusses the concept of malpractice in the context of failed technology implementations in schools. He argues that there is a lack of accountability and responsibility in decision-making, leading to wasted resources and negative impacts on campuses. The word malpractice is used to highlight the need for someone to be held accountable for these failures. Matt identifies overconfidence, personal accolades,...

In this conversation, Fred and Joe discuss recent AI news, including Google's language models for education and Anthology's AI policy framework. They then invite Ro, who leads project management at Beyond, to discuss practical applications of AI in project management. Ro explains how he uses ChatGPT to streamline project planning and management, and emphasizes the importance of viewing AI as a coworker. They also mention ...

In this conversation, Joe and Matt discuss the difference between transactional and transformational approaches in higher education. They focus on the misuse of the term 'transformation' and how it is often used to describe transactional activities. They emphasize the need for strategic thinking and reimagining the student experience when implementing technology. They also highlight the importance of using technology to p...

In this episode, Joe and Fred discuss the impact of AI on higher education and the need for IT departments to educate themselves and take a leadership role in the adoption of AI. They highlight the rapid growth of AI in as seen in consulting orgs, and the importance of building a community and staying current with AI developments. They also start to explore the potential use cases of AI in higher education. 

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The conversation explores the lack of leadership diversity and fresh perspectives in higher education, leading to a resistance to change and innovation. Matt emphasizes the importance of bringing in outside perspectives and encouraging movement and change within leadership roles. Joe gives some insight into how entrepreneurial DNA plays into the protection of status quo in higher ed. 

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In this conversation, Joe introduces a new series called 'Fridays with Freddie' where he invites Fred to discuss topics related to higher education technology. Fred shares his background in the higher education technology space and highlights some major trends that presidents and CIOs should have top of mind. These trends include the convergence of exponential technologies like AI and blockchain, the rise of micro-credent...

The conversation discusses the difference between implementation consulting and campus transformation consulting in the context of higher education. 

Takeaways

 - Implementation consulting and campus transformation consulting are different approaches to change in higher education.
 - Implementation consulting focuses on technology changes, while campus transformation consulting focuses on people and process tr...

Whether enrollment is the hot topic on campus, or it’s about increasing revenues through non credit learners, brand matters. 

For decades, higher ed has been able to live off students knocking on (and often breaking down) the door. 

But the new constituents - especially the lifelong learner has numerous options to choose from, and marketing becomes a mission-critical area of excellence at each institution. 

Why this transformation is so important and urgent:

1. The great resignation is taking its toll on all industries, but higher ed’s talent pool is not as deep as most. We’re not in the tech or sports entertainment lanes - where there is an abundance of talent pouring in. Every person we lose to another industry is an exponential loss. 
2. No matter how good a school’s technology strategy, enrollment strategy, brand, or location is, if w...

Chancellor Gonzalez (1/4)

Necessity is the mother of invention. When resources are limited, schools like Maricopa County Community College have started to look elsewhere for not only funding. But this was not only a financial necessity, it was also an opportunity for the school to partner with industries that could set their students up for success after graduation. Listen in as Chancellor Steven Gonzalez talks about this ...

Doing something different takes unconventional thinking and bold ideas. But how do these qualities meld with the ideas of courage and confidence? Those who believe they can get by on courage alone may be misleading themselves in that they know they’re not taking the right path. This can translate into students who go through college, and complete their courses to the best of their abilities, but still feel lost while entering the w...

President Santa Ono (4/4)

As the prices of tuition in domestic universities rise, many face the challenge of being priced out of higher education. But there may be hope beyond their country’s borders. The emerging student — specifically international students — may begin looking very different than just another affluent student seeking to learn abroad. 

In this episode of the Changemaker series, President Santa Ono of the U...

Chancellor Ben Nelson (1/4)

If the goal of Higher Ed is to prepare its students to make a positive global impact, we cannot do so by cutting off our universities from the rest of the world.

In this episode of the Changemakers series, Chancellor Ben Nelson of Minerva University discusses the importance of inclusivity and diversity in higher education.

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Chancellor Ben Nelson is the founder of Minerva with ...

President Mark Lombardi (4/4)

Is your organization more afraid of success than it is of failure?

Executing on innovation in higher education requires finesse, knowledge, and intense drive. But above all, it demands courage. 

In this episode of the Changemakers series, President Mark Lombardi of Maryville University concludes his guest appearance with a discussion around the courage to fail and the importa...

Chancellor Nelson (2/4)

In this episode of the Changemakers series, Chancellor of Minerva University, Ben Nelson, discusses the university's manifesto and how it directly relates to the value of the education they provide to not only their students but also to the people those students will eventually lead and serve.

Minerva's manifesto is made up of four core values: critical wisdom, amplified potential...