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-credentials, the importance of data governance as an enabler, and the changing role of IT departments in higher education.

The conversation aims to provoke thought and encourage leaders to consider these topics in their strategic planning.

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