Brooklyn College President Michelle J. Anderson has co-authored an opinion piece with Aaron Olson, Executive Vice President at Aon, titled “Economic Mobility in the Age of AI: What Colleges Must Do Now.” The article, set to appear in a forthcoming book tied to a Chronicle of Higher Education event on innovation during uncertain times, explores how higher education institutions can equip students for professional success amid rapid technological change driven by artificial intelligence. n nA central focus of the piece is the strategic alliance between Brooklyn College and Aon, which has infused real-world industry perspectives into select academic offerings. This collaboration is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce demands, particularly benefiting first-generation and economically disadvantaged students seeking upward mobility through education. n nThe authors argue that colleges must actively adapt curricula and partnerships to remain relevant in an AI-transformed job market. By aligning academic programs with evolving industry needs, institutions can play a pivotal role in expanding access to high-quality career pathways. n— news from Brooklyn College
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From the President’s Desk: Economic Mobility in the Age of AI
I’m proud to share an op-ed I co-authored with Aaron Olson, Executive Vice President at Aon: “Economic Mobility in the Age of AI: What Colleges Must Do Now.” It will be featured in an upcoming book about a Chronicle of Higher Education festival on “Innovation Amid Uncertainty.” n nThe op-ed focuses on how colleges can prepare students for careers in a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by artificial intelligence. We spotlight Brooklyn College’s pioneering partnership with Aon, a deep collaboration that has enhanced certain academic programs with fresh insights from the work world. This initiative is especially important for first-generation and low-income students on a pathway of economic mobility.