Higher education is facing enormous pressure to change. Zack Perkins believes that is reason for optimism.

In this episode of Audacious Ideas, Tiffin University President Dr. Lillian Schumacher talks with Perkins, co-founder and CEO of CollegeVine, about how artificial intelligence is creating an opportunity for colleges and universities to rethink not only how they educate students, but how their institutions operate.

Their conversation explores the difference between using AI in the classroom and using it to transform university operations; why leaders should focus on enduring problems rather than today's solutions; and what it takes to build institutions that are more agile, sustainable and responsive to students. Perkins also shares why he believes higher education's future will be far more diverse—and far less dire—than many predictions suggest.

Dr. Schumacher and Perkins also discuss Tiffin University's Dragon Pathways model and its work with CollegeVine to explore how AI can strengthen the student journey and institutional decision-making.

Listen for a conversation about leadership, innovation and why this moment could be an opportunity to build a stronger future for higher education.

Connect with Dr. Schumacher on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lillian-schumacher/