AI Agents are Here: What this Means for Higher Education (Engage AI Summit Keynote)

04/03/2025 1h 11min Episodio 65
AI Agents are Here: What this Means for Higher Education (Engage AI Summit Keynote)

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Episode Summary:In this special keynote episode, hosts Ardis Kadiu and JC Bonilla discuss how Agentic AI is transforming higher education by evolving AI from simple tools to proactive teammates. They explore the journey from generative AI to sophisticated multi-agent systems, emphasizing how these technologies can significantly enhance student engagement, recruitment, and research productivity. With practical strategies and insights, this episode is essential for higher education professionals eager to implement AI for strategic growth and operational efficiency.Show Notes:Introducing Agentic AI in Higher Education (00:00:00)The shift from traditional AI tools to proactive teammatesWhy institutions must adopt agentic AI to meet rising student expectationsCompetitive advantages for early adopters in higher educationThe Evolution of AI: From Perception to Agentic Systems (00:04:00)The development from perception AI to generative AI, and now agentic AIAgentic AI's capability to reason, adapt, and act autonomouslyPractical differences between traditional chatbots and agentic systemsReal-World Applications of Agentic AI (00:19:00)Examples of Google's Gemini and ChatGPT's deep research functionalitiesAI co-scientists accelerating research timelines from years to minutesAgentic AI’s role in automating complex student recruitment campaignsMulti-Agent Collaboration and the "TACO" Framework (00:42:00)Explanation of AI agent roles: Taskers, Assistants, Collaborators, and OrchestratorsHow multi-agent systems scale operations in educationThe benefits of vertical AI solutions versus horizontal toolsBuilding and Managing Your AI Workforce (00:53:00)AI agents as junior virtual coworkers and the implications for staffingEvaluating success with AI: Performance, financial outcomes, and organizational impactsPreparing institutions culturally and technically for AI implementationFuture of Work and AI Skills Development (01:00:00)The rise of AI specialists and the importance of AI readinessHuman roles evolving from direct tasks to orchestration and managementHow institutions can successfully onboard and manage AI teammates
- - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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