The Future of Practical Education: How universities can adapt, grow and prepare students for an AI-driven workforce
Higher education is facing a defining moment. Artificial intelligence, changing workforce expectations and growing pressure to demonstrate the value of a degree are challenging colleges and universities to reconsider how they educate and prepare students.
Join us for another episode of The WriteWay Webinar Series by WriteSea, hosted by Brandon Mitchell, CEO and Co-Founder of WriteSea, featuring special guest Bryon Grigsby, President of Moravian University.
This executive-level conversation will explore the future of practical education and what institutions must do to remain relevant, resilient and responsive to today’s students.
As the nation’s sixth-oldest college, Moravian University has navigated significant periods of change throughout its history. By returning to its commitment to practical education, the university has achieved a 51% increase in enrollment over the past decade.
Drawing from Moravian University’s experience, Bryon will share how institutions can evolve while remaining grounded in their purpose and values.
Together, Bryon and Brandon will explore the growing role of practical and professional education, the institutional changes required to support it and how higher education can prepare students for success in an AI-driven workforce.
Whether you are a president, chancellor, provost or senior leader working in academic affairs, enrollment, student success, workforce development or institutional strategy, you’ll leave with timely perspectives on navigating change and strengthening the connection between education and professional success.
This session will explore:
What practical education means in today’s higher-education landscape
How institutions can evolve without losing their identity or values
Lessons from Moravian University’s enrollment growth
The expanding role of practical and professional education
Responding to AI and changing workforce expectations
Connecting academic learning with professional preparation
Strengthening the value proposition of higher education
Preparing institutions and students for continued change