Join the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) and Deloitte’s Higher Education and Future of Work practices for an engaging panel discussion with leaders from top universities to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the higher education workforce and what institutions can do now to prepare.
As AI rapidly reshapes roles, skills, and expectations across campuses, colleges and universities face both disruption and opportunity. This session will explore how evolving AI capabilities are changing how work gets done and how institutions can strategically leverage these tools to strengthen faculty and staff effectiveness, improve job readiness, and build a more agile, resilient workforce.
Our experienced panelists will share frontline stories and actionable strategies for recruitment, retention, and workforce planning including attracting digitally fluent talent, upskilling current talent to optimize workflows, developing teams to collaborate alongside technology, and aligning workforce planning with long-term institutional goals. Whether you’re beginning your AI journey or seeking to accelerate transformation, this session will provide valuable perspectives and practical guidance to equip your institution for building the future of work in higher education.
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Eric Sedore is the Associate Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Technology Officer at Syracuse University, where he leads the daily operations of information technology and focuses on the strategic use of technology across the institution as it adapts to the evolving nature of work. With over three decades of experience in higher education IT, he has led initiatives in cloud platforms, digital accessibility, and high-performance computing that support artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-intensive research. His work focuses on operational leadership, technology strategy, and workforce readiness in higher education.
Paul F. Marty, Ph.D., is Professor in the School of Information in the College of Communication and Information, and Associate Vice Provost for Academic Innovation at Florida State University, where he works to coordinate, communicate, and facilitate efforts among campus stakeholders to foster an environment that encourages and supports academic innovation. Dr. Marty helps faculty, staff, and students think strategically about how they can proactively adopt innovative ideas and respond effectively to radical change, integrate new approaches for improving higher education more effectively and efficiently, and streamline the university's efforts to engage with academic innovation across campus.
Blythe is passionate about creating environments for all people to thrive in the future of work. At Deloitte, she works closely with her higher education and post-secondary education clients to reimagine how to support students as they enter ever-evolving work worlds and design higher education institutions of the future. Outside of her professional life, Blythe is a 200hr eRYT and leads meditation and yoga trainings and retreats around the world. She is fluent in Italian and Spanish and has a working knowledge of German.
Emily Omrod is a Manager in Deloitte’s Higher Education Human Capital practice. She partners with colleges and universities to solve complex people problems, bringing deep expertise in workforce transformation, HR strategy, organizational change management, project management, and organizational design. Emily is passionate about delivering solutions that drive employee engagement and elevate the workforce experience across campus. Emily’s career spans higher education, state government, insurance, corporate social responsibility, and the legal industry, with a consistent focus on workforce and employee experience. She has significant experience designing organizational structures that align to institutions’ evolving missions and needs. Previously, Emily led Deloitte’s Future of Work Institute, a human-skills micro credential program designed to help learners explore the future of jobs, skills, and work, preparing higher education professionals and students for tomorrow’s workforce challenges.
Heath Price has spent his career growing at the intersection of campuses, partnerships, and technology. With over 18 years of experience at two flagship research universities—LSU and the University of Kentucky—as well as partners in the private sector, Heath understands that the best innovations happen when bridging the gaps between diverse teams.
Currently, Heath serves as the Associate VP for Partnerships at the University of Kentucky. His focus is on breaking down silos to build a "Smart Campus" that truly serves the community. He leads cross-functional teams charged with executing the university's most forward-thinking digital initiatives, including the development of the new CATS AI initiative. Additionally, he oversees the university's strategic work with Apple, and UK Invests, a platform that provides an opportunity for students to open their own personal brokerage account and earn deposits through incentives.
Heath earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Masters in Sports Management from Louisiana State University.
