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February 20, 2026
Bonus: Agentic Workflows and AI’s New Role in Higher Education

Agentic Workflows and AI’s New Role in Higher Education

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About the Episode:

In this bonus episode of Higher Intelligence, Dr. JC Bonilla sits down with Claire Zau at the 2025 Agentic AI and the Student Experience conference to unpack the evolving landscape of agentic AI. They explore the shift from perception and generative AI to agentic AI that acts independently, discuss its transformative potential in higher education, and share insights on student experience, workflow automation, and ROI. Claire Zau offers candid thoughts on what’s hype versus real, why action and velocity matter, and which innovations excite her most in the rapidly advancing AI ecosystem.

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Enrollify is produced by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

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Dr. JeanCarlo (J.C.) Bonilla is an executive leader in educational technology and artificial intelligence.

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Claire Zau

Claire Zau is a Partner and AI Lead at GSV Ventures.

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