It’s one thing to talk about innovation, but another thing to actually make it happen. Driving actual change is all about timing — having the right idea at the right moment, according to Phil Komarny, chief innovation officer at an institution known for innovation: Maryville University. And that moment is now: Komarny sees COVID as a catalyst for utilizing data to revolutionize higher education and the student experience. Here, we talk about the potential of verifiable credentials, why graduation should not be the end of a student’s learning journey, helping students make the most of their own data, and more.

Resource links:

  • Campus Technology Insider podcast interview with Maryville University President Mark Lombardi
  • Campus Technology 2022 Digital Transformation Survey
  • Apple “Ellie’s Data Auction” commercial
  • Disruptor in Chief podcast
  • Open Skills Network

Music: Mixkit

Duration: 34 minutes

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