3.24. Dr. Wesley Fugate - Wilson College

Dr. JP Novin welcomes Dr. Wesley Fugate to the Higher Education Leader Podcast, where Dr. Fugate shares his untraditional path to becoming president of Wilson College and discusses the college's significant growth and transformation, including its transition to co-education and surpassing pre-pandemic enrollment numbers. He emphasizes AI's impact on the future workforce, urging students to use it responsibly and highlighting how AI frees up time for essential "human touches" in both healthcare and higher education. Dr. Fugate also stresses the importance of a liberal arts education in developing critical thinking and adaptability. Key discussion points include equipping students with foundational technology skills, upskilling the workforce for AI literacy, and strengthening “power skills” such as resiliency and communication in an AI-driven world.