Overview

September 20

Student needs and expectations are evolving. They’re carrying more devices than ever. They may be learning in hybrid environments — part classroom and part remote. Maybe they’re trying to catch up after two years of pandemic-driven disruption. This conversation will explore essential technology tools to support teaching and learning in this shifting landscape. Join the Center for Digital Education on September 20 at 10 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Eastern when we’ll tackle critical questions such as:

Are university infrastructures ready to support an explosion of devices and digital content?
Are classrooms ready to equitably support a mix of in-person and remote learners?
Are teachers ready to teach them?
Can universities harness data to boost graduation rates and provide personalized learning?

Speakers

Loïc Audusseau

Chief Technology Officer, El Camino College in Torrance, California

Mr. Audusseau is serving as Chief Technology Officer at El Camino College in Torrance, California. Mr. Audusseau brings 20+ years of experience and expertise in leading multifunctional teams with a specialization in MIS management, technology planning/budgeting, project management, staff supervision/training, academic network & systems, information security, business impact analysis, disaster recovery planning and risk assessment. Prior to joining El Camino College in 2020, Mr. Audusseau served as Chief Information Officer at Bronx Community College with the City University of New York and as Vice President of Information Systems with the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF). Mr. Audusseau holds a Master of Education in Applied Technology, Training, and Development from the University of Angers (France) and a Master of Education in Teaching from the University of Nantes (France).

Michael G. Cato

Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Bowdoin College

Michael leads Bowdoin College's Information Technology strategy and operations through the Information and Technology department and has spent over 20 years in Higher Education IT. He is active in a number of professional organizations such as CAUDIT, EDUCAUSE, and NERCOMP, with an emphasis on leadership development, inclusive leadership, and the array of issues around diversity, equity, and inclusion. He is the 2022 Technology Executive of the Year – Education award winner from the IT Senior Management Forum (ITSMF), and the 2021 recipient of the EDUCAUSE DEI Leadership Award. Michael holds a B.S. in Zoology from Andrews University and an M.B.A. from Wake Forest University. He loves to learn, read, eat, occasionally cook, and starts most days being humbled by CrossFit. Michael is raising an awesome son with his partner and wife Heather.

Brian Cohen — Moderator

Vice President, Center for Digital Government and Center for Digital Education

Brian Cohen is the Vice President of the Center for Digital Government and Center Digital Education. Prior to joining the Center, Brian served for 30 years in IT leadership roles with the City of New York and most recently with the City University of New York (CUNY). As the Vice-Chancellor and University CIO at CUNY, Brian directed the Office of Computing and Information Services (CIS), developed, and managed the enterprise IT vision, strategy and day-to-day technology operations of the University. His areas of focus included academic and business systems, cloud strategies, IT policies and procedures, Cybersecurity, project management, IT resiliency and disaster recovery, and network and telecommunications. During his time with the City of New York, Brian developed the City of New York’s E-Government strategy, implemented the City’s award-winning nyc.gov website, and managed the City’s effort to address the Y2K technology challenge.

Webinar

Essential Technologies for Student Success in Higher Ed