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Julie Hodges is a leading expert on change in organizations, particularly the role and impact of people during transformations. Before entering the academic world Julie worked as a business consultant for over 20 years in several profit and non-profit organizations, including PwC, Vertex, and the British Council. She is the author of several books including: ‘Consultancy, Organizational Development and Change’ (Kogan Page); ‘Managing and Leading People through Change’ (Kogan Page); Sustaining Change in Organisations (Sage); ‘Employee Engagement for Organizational Change’ (Routledge); ‘Organization Development: how organizations change and develop effectively’ (Palgrave McMillan); and ‘Reshaping HR: the role of HR in organizational change’ (Routledge). Julie’s latest book on ‘People-Centric Organizational Change’ was published earlier this year. Recently, in an exclusive interview with Higher Education Digest, Professor Hodges shared her professional trajectory, insights on the most common mistakes organizations make when implementing people-centric strategies, her favourite non-academic books, biggest stress relivers, words of wisdom, and much more. Discover her inspiring journey here. https://lnkd.in/gtey3Jqi #HigherEducationDigest #exclusiveinterview #transformingminds #transformingbusinesses #peoplecentric #organisationalchange #changemanagement

The Latest Issue of Higher Education Digest Magazine is now LIVE!! Read and Subscribe for FREE: https://lnkd.in/gFb7z97w We congratulate David Bach (President of IMD Business School, Nestlé Professor of Strategy and Political Economy), American University of Antigua College of Medicine and Ken Walker International University KWIU for being featured in this issue. We thank Dr. Dr Kevin House, FCCT, FRSA (Associate Professor in Practice, Durham University), Eliot Feldman (President of Higher Education Consulting Services, LLC), Timea Kadar (Associate Dean and Programme Leader, MSc Digital Marketing Programme, Northumbria University London Campus), Dr. Tymon M. Graham, Ed.D. (Director for Administration and Research Strategy of The Payne Center at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund) and Rafmary Baker (Director at Cambridge Business Online Centre) and for sharing their insights and opinions with us. #HigherEducationDigest

In 2019, Ken Walker International University KWIU was founded with a bold vision: to bring world-class medical education to Georgia through international collaboration. KWIU bridges American medical education standards with the region’s growing healthcare needs. This mission is fueled by partnerships with Emory University and other global institutions, making KWIU a standout in medical education. Discover more about KWIU’s transformative journey in the latest issue of Higher Education Digest Magazine. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gvw75yYv #MedicalEducation #KWIU #GlobalCollaboration #FutureOfHealthcare #HigherEducation #HealthcareInnovation #EducationMatters #Georgia #Medicine

Since its founding in 2004, the American University of Antigua College of Medicine (AUA) has been on a mission to address the global shortage of physicians and revolutionize medical education. As a fully accredited international medical school, AUA is proud to be part of the prestigious Manipal Education and Medical Group. With two exceptional schools—AUA College of Medicine (AUACOM) and AUA College of Arts and Sciences (AUACAS)—the institution is shaping the future of healthcare with innovation and purpose. Learn more about AUA’s impactful journey in the latest issue of Higher Education Digest Magazine. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gDd_hqtz #MedicalEducation #GlobalHealthcare #AUA #HigherEducation #FutureOfMedicine #MedicalSchool #EducationMatters #PhysicianShortage #InnovationInEducation

Giorgio Zampirolo is a seasoned business and educational consultant with experience in management consulting, programme leadership, and EU initiatives. Currently Head of Learning Innovation at Paradigma Exponential Hub in Padua, he mentors EdTech startups at renowned innovation centres such as Bocconi B4i in Milan. His expertise spans digital transformation, strategic planning, and lifelong learning. A PhD candidate at The Open University, Giorgio’s research focuses on online pedagogy and music MOOCs. Let's read her recent article and learn about the Risks and Rewards of Integrating Emerging Technologies. https://lnkd.in/gZ282_Kp #EducationInnovation #TechIntegrationEd #EmergingTechEd #BoundaryBreakingEd #EdTechAdvancement #FutureOfEducation #TechInEducation #RisksAndRewards #EducationTechnology #InnovativeEducation #TechIntegratedLearning #EdTechRisksRewards #EducationalBoundaries

Rodoula Tsiotsou (Florida State University, Ph.D.) is currently a Professor of Services Marketing at the Department of Business Administration, University of Macedonia, Greece. She is the founder and director of the marketing laboratory, MARLAB, at the University of Macedonia. Since 2019, the Science-wide Author Database developed by Elsevier and Stanford University has ranked Professor Tsiotsou in the World’s Top 2% of Scientists. Let's dive into her recent article and learn about how the commercialization of Higher Education impacts the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. https://lnkd.in/gNMwYVs2 #HigherEdCommercialization #EducationForSustainability #SDGsInEducation #GlobalGoalsImpact #CommercializationEffects #SustainableDevelopmentEd #HigherEdImpact #UNSDGsAndEducation #EducationTransformation #GlobalImpactOfEducation #CommercialEdAndSDGs #SustainableEducationGoals #HigherEdForSDGs

Dr. Bettyjo Bouchey, Ed.D. is the Chief Professional & Continuing Education (PACE) Officer at the University of Vermont. As one of the longest-standing PACE units in higher education, the team serves the institution offering high-quality online and hybrid non- and degree offerings in collaboration with the university’s academic units and institutes, workforce development, and lifelong learning opportunities to Vermont residents and beyond. Dr. Bouchey holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University at Albany, an M.B.A. in Entrepreneurship from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a Doctorate in Education from Northeastern University. Let's dive into her recent article and learn about a new era of mobilization and empowerment. https://lnkd.in/gTW2cymY #RuralEducationTransformation #OnlineLearningEmpowerment #DigitalEmpowermentRuralAreas #EducationMobilization #OnlineEducationImpact #RuralEmpowermentThroughEducation #DigitalTransformationRuralAmerica #EmpoweringCommunitiesOnline #EducationAccessRuralAreas #VirtualLearningRevolution #RuralDevelopmentThroughEducation #OnlineEmpowermentInitiatives

Dr. H. Justin Ballenger, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of STEM Education at Morehouse College’s Division of Continuing and Professional Studies. Concurrently, he serves as the Co-PI for the NSF – Institute for African American Mentoring in Computing Sciences (IAAMCS) and Research Lead for the NSF – National Data Science Alliance (NDSA). Dr. Ballenger’s work focuses on broadening participation in STEM education and data science. He spearheads initiatives to expand research infrastructure and foster collaboration in AI integration and data science education, particularly among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Let's dive into his recent article and learn about the AI revolution in the classroom. https://lnkd.in/g6CbBhha #AIinEducation #FutureReadyTeachers #AIRevolutionInClassroom #EducationInnovation #PreparingTeachersForFuture #EdTechAdvancements #AIForLearning #TeacherTraining #FutureofEducation #TechIntegrationInTeaching #AIReadiness #EducatorPreparation #ClassroomTechRevolution #TeachingWithAI

The Latest Issue of Higher Education Digest Magazine is now LIVE!! Read and Subscribe for FREE: https://lnkd.in/gr-MxTfb We congratulate Methodist University, Dusit Thani College and Raj Selvam (Lead Teacher, Melbourne Polytechnic and freelance Education Consultant) for being featured in this issue. We thank David Bach (Rio Tinto Chair in Stakeholder Engagement and Dean of Innovation and Program, IMD Business School), Dr. India White 🗣️📖📝📐📚 (Author, Savvas Learning Company), Leena A. (Head of Secondary at GEMS Winchester School Dubai (WSD)), Ahmed Abdel-Meguid (Professor of Accounting at the The American University in Cairo and  Mark Ma, (Associate Professor of Business Administration, University of Pittsburgh) for sharing their insights and opinions with us. #HigherEducationDigest

Methodist University is shaping futures with students from 50+ countries, each bringing unique perspectives that enrich our learning community.  From advanced paramedicine to clinical mental health counseling and business administration, our online programs meet the same high standards as our on-campus offerings. Developed by full-time faculty and instructional designers, each course maintains the quality and engagement students expect, whether in person or online. Discover how Methodist University supports student success, globally and virtually, in the latest issue of Higher Education Digest! https://lnkd.in/gmhT79nd #HigherEducation #OnlineLearning #GlobalEducation #AcademicExcellence #StudentSuccess #MethodistUniversity