November 2023
Most Visionary Education Leader - 2023
This issue of Higher Education Digest focuses on what makes these leaders exceptional. Their ability to cultivate environments that foster growth, innovation, and triumph sets them apart in the educational landscape.
Grooming the Next Generation of MarTech Leaders
Dr. Nikolina Ljepava, Department Chair – Management, American University in the Emirates (AUE)
Dr. Nikolina Ljepava is the Department Chair of Management at American University in the Emirates, a Chartered Marketer, marketing professor, and practitioner.
An Inspiring Journey of Research, Leadership and Endurance
Dr. Geoff Payne, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Northern British Columbia
Dr. Geoff Payne, the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Northern British Columbia, stands as a beacon of inspiration in the world of education and research.
A Visionary Leader Encouraging Fresh Perspectives
Dr. Stanley T. Wearden, President of Methodist University
Wearden’s journey in higher education includes a wealth of experience across diverse institutions. As he reflects on his impressive career, he emphasizes the invaluable knowledge he has gained about the “business” of higher education.
Making an Impact in the Global Education & Workforce Development LandscapeBrandon Busteed, Chief Partnership Officer and Global Head, Learn-Work Innovation, Kaplan
Brandon Busteed is the Chief Partnership Officer and Global Head of Learn-Work Innovation at Kaplan.
The Global Policy CycleMark Ovens, Senior Partnerships Director, Studyportals
Mark joined Studyportals as the Senior Partnerships Director for the UK & Ireland in July 2022 and is primarily responsible for connecting with top universities to help them diversify and grow their international student body, as well as providing them with challenging insights on international student mobility and ways to grow quality and retention of their international cohort.
The Netherlands as a Premier Study Destination for International StudentsAkos Kiraly, Strategic Sales at SRH Higher Education
Akos Kiraly is a higher education marketing specialist with 10+ years of experience. Akos grew up in Hungary and came as an international student to Germany. .
Content or Student?Andrew Pass, Founder & Visionary, A Pass Educational Group, LLC
Andrew Pass is the founder of A Pass Educational Group, LLC., an educational content development firm that partners with organizations to develop customized content.
Emotional Intelligence: The Critical Factor for Success in Higher EducationHalima Mohiuddin, Founder, Leadership Think Tanks Inc
Halima Mohiuddin is the founder of Leadership Think Tanks Inc.