CxC Ep38: How AI Is Reshaping Higher Education - with Dr. Glen Lowry (Edufirm)

In this episode of Code x Connor, we’re joined by Dr. Glen Lowry of Edufirm to discuss the impact of AI on higher education, why universities are struggling to adapt at the speed of technology, and what needs to change as traditional degrees, workforce development, and institutional procurement collide head first with the technology. As CEO of Edufirm, Glen works with institutions and technology providers to build partnerships that help higher education navigate technological and institutional change. Prior to Edufirm, he spent over two decades working across higher education as an educator and administrator, including leading university faculties, chairing a research ethics board, and directing a college research office. In this episode, we discuss: → The procurement problem posed by AI adoption in higher education → AI as a tool to help professors and students ask better questions → Why subject matter experts still need to validate and take responsibility for AI-generated work → AI as a tool for closing skill gaps vs. a crutch that causes skills to atrophy → How specialized AI systems could improve learning without replacing human expertise → Why universities struggle to keep up with rapidly changing workforce needs → How AI could create more flexible paths through higher education → Traditional four-year degrees vs. micro-credentials and alternative training programs → How AI could eliminate bureaucracy from research grants and other university processes → What higher education can learn from military and healthcare procurement → What startups selling into universities need to understand about institutional problems Be sure to follow this channel for insights and perspective from industry leaders, and schedule a meeting with us through www.codestrap.com to learn more about our offering. Edufirm Website: https://edufirm.ca/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/edufirm-strategy-innovation-inc Glen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenlowry/ Codestrap Dorian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorian-smiley-97a72a14/ Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connordeeks/ Codestrap (X): https://x.com/Codestrap_ai CodeStrap (LI): https://www.linkedin.com/company/codestrap Codestrap (Substack): https://codestrap1.substack.com/ Codestrap (Medium): https://medium.com/codestrap