Looking to 2024, college and university technology leaders must make plans and take actions to anticipate how artificial intelligence can or should shape the future for higher education, build the resilience of their institutions, and work toward a greater good.

Explore the Showcase: https://www.educause.edu/showcase-series/2023/plan-your-work-and-work-your-plan-2024

Hosts: Sophie White, Showcase Program Manager, EDUCAUSE; Jenay Robert, Senior Researcher, EDUCAUSE

Guests:
Dr. James Hutson -
He specializes in multidisciplinary research that encompasses artificial intelligence, neurohumanities, neurodiversity, immersive realities, and the gamification of education. Earning a Bachelor of Arts in Art from the University of Tulsa, a Master of Arts in Art History from Southern Methodist University, and a Ph.D. in Art History from the University of Maryland, College Park, he later acquired additional Master's degrees in Leadership and Game Design from Lindenwood University and additional PhD in Artificial Intelligence at Capitol Technology University (2023). Over the span of his academic career since 2006, Hutson has held various pedagogical and administrative positions across five universities, including Chair of Art History, Assistant Dean of Graduate and Online Programs, and most recently, Lead XR Disruptor and Department Head of Art History and Visual Culture. Notably, his scholarly portfolio includes several books on the application of artificial intelligence in education and cultural heritage, as well as numerous articles and case studies.

Sandeep Sidhu -
With nearly 20 years of active leadership in the technology space, Sandeep Sidhu currently serves as chief information officer at Emily Carr University of Art + Design (www.ecuad.ca) in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she is advancing the university’s digital transformation strategy by developing effective organizational capabilities (people with technology) and leveraging digitalization. Her passion for higher ed continues beyond the CIO role as a visiting professor at Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University. Prior to her position at Emily Carr University, Sidhu led the client services portfolio at Simon Fraser University from 2015 to 2020 and at Capilano University from 2011 to 2015 and had previously worked for several years as a consultant in the private sector.