UM's AI TA, Transfer Pathways, & Digital Skills: Campus Technology News of the Week (4/18/25)

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In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly highlights the latest in higher education technology. The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business introduces a virtual teaching assistant powered by Google's Gemini AI models, set to enhance student engagement. The University of Illinois System is teaming up with One Million Degrees to bolster community college transfer pathways for low-income students, starting spring 2026. Additionally, a new CompTIA report underscores the importance of digital skills for career readiness among community college students. For more detailed coverage, visit campustechnology.com.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:17 University of Michigan's AI Teaching Assistant

00:52 University of Illinois' Community College Transfer Initiative

01:37 CompTIA Report on Digital Skills

02:06 Conclusion and Further Resources

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