Dr. JP Novin welcomes President John Loyack, who discusses Rider University's profile and his career transition from corporate to higher education, where he facilitates financial restructuring and growth at other institutions. President Loyack highlights AI's transformative impact on the workforce, emphasizing its role in creating efficiencies and new jobs, while also stressing the need for higher education to integrate AI as a tool and prioritize critical thinking over rote memorization. They also discuss AI's rapid advancement, its immediate effects on industries like healthcare, and its potential to reshape university operations and academic programs.
