Take Control of AI in Higher Education: Exploring Institutional Data with AI – An Anthology & Microsoft webinar
Over the past few months, AI has come to the forefront of many conversations in higher education, especially with the release of newer AI technology such as ChatGPT. While AI has been leveraged by higher education for many years, its prevalence and impact have raised questions around its use in the classroom. Join academic leaders from Anthology and Microsoft’s higher education industry teams to discuss their views on AI in higher education. These discussions will focus on how AI is being deployed in areas such as institutional data, student information, education, research, and instruction.
Join Justin Louder, AVP of Academic Innovation at Anthology, and the Microsoft Higher Education Industry team as they discuss how to “Take Control of AI in Higher Education: Exploring Institutional Data with AI” in a live panel discussion on Tuesday, February 07, from 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET.
Presenters
Melissa Hortman, Sr. Industry Executive, Microsoft
Melissa Hortman, Ed.D. is a senior industry executive with Microsoft who leads digital transformation and accelerating academic research across all of US higher education. Prior to Microsoft, she was an associate professor and director of instructional technology at an academic medical center in South Carolina. Melissa is passionate about empowering faculty innovation and student resiliency to make higher education more agile and stronger during disruptions now and in the future.
Jennifer Lee, Industry Executive, Microsoft
Jennifer Lee currently resides in New York City as an industry executive at Microsoft, working alongside higher education institutions nationwide to implement strategies that can culturally shift experiences. She considers herself a bit of a nomad, growing up in the Bay Area, moving to Seattle for seven years, then moving to New York to enhance her experiences that can then be translated into her work. She’s dedicated to her work with a passion for transforming students’ lives, all the while addressing the need for diversity and mental health as a top priority for institutions worldwide.
Justin Louder, AVP Academic Innovation, Anthology
Experienced associate provost with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in educational technology, online learning, instructional technology, training, adult education, grant writing, OER, and K-12 education. Strong education professional with a doctorate in education from Texas Tech University.