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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 35 MIN

Building AI Agents for Internal Teams

from Higher Ed Pulse · host Enrollify

Today, listeners get an inside look at how one institution is moving from AI experimentation to structured implementation. Mallory sits down with Joe Manok, Vice President of Advancement at Clark University and founder of GlobalPhilanthropy.ai, to unpack how his team is building seven purpose-built AI agents with governance, budgets, and human oversight built in from day one. Rather than chasing hype around AI in higher education, Joe outlines a disciplined, ethical, and ROI-focused approach to deploying AI agents in advancement. This episode is a must-listen for enrollment marketers, advancement leaders, and higher ed innovators looking for a practical roadmap to scale impact without sacrificing trust. Related Article: Lessons from Morgan Stanley - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Today, listeners get an inside look at how one institution is moving from AI experimentation to structured implementation. Mallory sits down with Joe Manok, Vice President of Advancement at Clark University and founder of GlobalPhilanthropy.ai, to unpack how his team is building seven purpose-built AI agents with governance, budgets, and human oversight built in from day one. Rather than chasing hype around AI in higher education, Joe outlines a disciplined, ethical, and ROI-focused approach to deploying AI agents in advancement. This episode is a must-listen for enrollment marketers, advancement leaders, and higher ed innovators looking for a practical roadmap to scale impact without sacrificing trust.

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