On May 6, hundreds of leading voices in the digital transformation of higher education gathered at Washington University’s Knight Hall to explore the possibilities of a digital-first future and address issues of accessibility and equity in digital experiences. This third annual conference, hosted for the first time at Washington University by Times Higher Ed and Inside Higher Ed, featured over 100 speakers, including 15 from our campus community.
The event began with an Assembly Series presentation by Jennifer Pahlka, founder of Code for America and former US Deputy Chief Technology Officer under President Obama, followed by a fireside chat with Philip Payne, PhD, digital transformation implementation chair. You can watch the full recording here using the passcode Hereandnext, available until May 31.
WashU speakers
Opening remarks
WashU speaker: Philip Payne
Teaching with generative AI: Benefits and risks
WashU speaker: Emily Thompson
WashU Spotlight: Moving Stories
WashU speaker: Ariela Schachter
Welcome remarks
WashU speaker: Cynthia Lindstrom Marich
Gateway to access: Redefining the research library
WashU speaker: Nadia Ghasedi
Uncharted: Navigating the ethical and legal landscapes of AI in higher education
WashU speakers: Philip Payne, Neil Richards
Bridging the gap: Aligning faculty and student expectations for digital learning
WashU speaker: Dan Maranan
Creating the career center of the future: Digital tools to level up career readiness
WashU speakers: Dorris Scott
Reaching across the divide: Communicating digital research to decision-makers
WashU speaker: Laura Ragan Swofford
WashU spotlight: St. Louis Data Dashboard
WashU speaker: Jordan Duffin Wong
A brave new world: Addressing the digital skills gap
WashU speakers: Philip Payne, Cynthia Lindstrom Marich, Andrea Krussel
Can digital transformation lead to community-focused research?
WashU speaker: Vetta Thompson
Finding talent to meet your institution’s digital transformation goals
WashU speaker: Albert Lai
Innovations across infrastructure: Supporting research strategy through robust data governance
WashU speakers: Dan Maranan, Jennifer Moore
Mitigating unconscious racial and gender bias in data to create strategies for student success
WashU speaker: Kelly Walker-Moseley
The rise of microcredentials: How can universities respond to demand?
WashU speakers: Andrea Krussel