Higher Education Strategy Associates (HESA)
@hesa-highered.bsky.social
Customized, evidence driven solutions for challenges facing higher education professionals | Host of The World of Higher Education Podcast
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Global insights fuelling dynamic, evidence-driven solutions
We provide strategic insight and guidance to governments, post-secondary institutions, and agencies through excellence and expertise in policy analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic consulting services. Through these activities, HESA strives to improve the quality, efficacy, and fairness of higher education systems in Canada and worldwide.
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Our services:
- Strategic planning & governance
- Program reviews
- Institutional improvement
Connect with us:
- Sign up for Alex Usher's Daily Blog, One Thought to Start Your Day
- AI-CADEMY: Canada Summit for Post-Secondary Education | March 6-7 2025
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#Podcast | Join us on The World of Higher Education as @alexusherhesa.bsky.social takes a turn in the question seat and talks to @tiffmacl.bsky.social to review the most significant global higher education stories of the year. youtu.be/qy7E0v_hjQc
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June 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
#Podcast | Join us on The World of Higher Education as @alexusherhesa.bsky.social takes a turn in the question seat and talks to @tiffmacl.bsky.social to review the most significant global higher education stories of the year. youtu.be/qy7E0v_hjQc
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Sponsored by KnowMeQ
#Podcast | Join us on The World of Higher Education as @alexusherhesa.bsky.social returns with Brendan Cantwell from Michigan State University to dissect the impact of the Trump administration’s policies on higher ed. youtu.be/3SbzvC8yYlI
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June 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#Podcast | Join us on The World of Higher Education as @alexusherhesa.bsky.social returns with Brendan Cantwell from Michigan State University to dissect the impact of the Trump administration’s policies on higher ed. youtu.be/3SbzvC8yYlI
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#Podcast | Ever wondered what it takes to merge two top universities? Listen in as @alexusherhesa.bsky.social interviews David Lloyd about the Adelaide University merger's strategic vision and challenges.
Tune in: https://youtu.be/oSCwz-dW0MM
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May 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#Podcast | Ever wondered what it takes to merge two top universities? Listen in as @alexusherhesa.bsky.social interviews David Lloyd about the Adelaide University merger's strategic vision and challenges.
Tune in: https://youtu.be/oSCwz-dW0MM
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#Podcast | This week on The World of Higher Education, our President @alexusherhesa.bsky.social chats with Roger Smyth about New Zealand's dynamic education reforms.
Tune in: https://youtu.be/0acpqPhI1jc
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May 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#Podcast | This week on The World of Higher Education, our President @alexusherhesa.bsky.social chats with Roger Smyth about New Zealand's dynamic education reforms.
Tune in: https://youtu.be/0acpqPhI1jc
Sponsored by KnowMeQ
Tune in: https://youtu.be/0acpqPhI1jc
Sponsored by KnowMeQ
#Podcast | This week on The World of Higher Education,
@alexusherhesa.bsky.social meets with Romulo Pinheiro, Prof of Public Policy & Administration at University of Agder, to discuss the role of universities in regional economic development. youtube.com/watch?v=j8Ue...
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@alexusherhesa.bsky.social meets with Romulo Pinheiro, Prof of Public Policy & Administration at University of Agder, to discuss the role of universities in regional economic development. youtube.com/watch?v=j8Ue...
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Between Excellence and Relevance: The Regional University Dilemma
YouTube video by Higher Education Strategy Associates
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May 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
#Podcast | This week on The World of Higher Education,
@alexusherhesa.bsky.social meets with Romulo Pinheiro, Prof of Public Policy & Administration at University of Agder, to discuss the role of universities in regional economic development. youtube.com/watch?v=j8Ue...
Sponsored by KnowMeQ
@alexusherhesa.bsky.social meets with Romulo Pinheiro, Prof of Public Policy & Administration at University of Agder, to discuss the role of universities in regional economic development. youtube.com/watch?v=j8Ue...
Sponsored by KnowMeQ
We are thrilled to be joining forces with Balsam Advisory to launch a new suite of governance support offerings to equip postsecondary boards with the tools, insight, and alignment they need to lead effectively. Learn more about BoardWise here: higheredstrategy.com/boardw...
May 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We are thrilled to be joining forces with Balsam Advisory to launch a new suite of governance support offerings to equip postsecondary boards with the tools, insight, and alignment they need to lead effectively. Learn more about BoardWise here: higheredstrategy.com/boardw...
Last week, @alexusherhesa.bsky.social spoke about "Strategies for Recovery & Reform: The Role of University Governance" at the CUBA 2025 AGM. Alex and Maïca Murphy, our Manager, Strategy & Governance, also provided tailored strategic governance support to attendees.
May 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Last week, @alexusherhesa.bsky.social spoke about "Strategies for Recovery & Reform: The Role of University Governance" at the CUBA 2025 AGM. Alex and Maïca Murphy, our Manager, Strategy & Governance, also provided tailored strategic governance support to attendees.
#Podcast | This week on The World of Higher Education, @alexusherhesa.bsky.social meets with John Stackhouse, Senior Vice President at the Royal Bank of Canada to discuss the future of Canadian higher education amidst economic shifts.
Tune in: https://youtu.be/GqqLuTuWOGo
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May 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
#Podcast | This week on The World of Higher Education, @alexusherhesa.bsky.social meets with John Stackhouse, Senior Vice President at the Royal Bank of Canada to discuss the future of Canadian higher education amidst economic shifts.
Tune in: https://youtu.be/GqqLuTuWOGo
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Tune in: https://youtu.be/GqqLuTuWOGo
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We wish to thank @sheridancollege.bsky.social for inviting @alexusherhesa.bsky.social to talk about the current Ontario post-secondary education landscape at their Future-Ready Industry Insights Forum last week, gathering 60+ industry partners to foster industry-education connections.
May 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We wish to thank @sheridancollege.bsky.social for inviting @alexusherhesa.bsky.social to talk about the current Ontario post-secondary education landscape at their Future-Ready Industry Insights Forum last week, gathering 60+ industry partners to foster industry-education connections.
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Our Executive Director, @baldouin.bsky.social, sat down with @alexusherhesa.bsky.social from Higher Education Strategy Associates to discuss the latest insights, trends and opportunities from the new #PIAAC survey data. Listen here: higheredstrategy.com/overskilled-...
#Podcast | This week on The World of Higher Education, @alexusherhesa.bsky.social discusses the Program for International Assessment of Adult Competencies with Noel Baldwin, Executive Director of Canada's @fsc-ccf.bsky.social l
Tune in: youtu.be/aXl1xE3Aha0
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Overskilled and Underused? What PIAAC Reveals About the Canadian Workforce.
YouTube video by Higher Education Strategy Associates
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April 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our Executive Director, @baldouin.bsky.social, sat down with @alexusherhesa.bsky.social from Higher Education Strategy Associates to discuss the latest insights, trends and opportunities from the new #PIAAC survey data. Listen here: higheredstrategy.com/overskilled-...
Did you miss last week's episode of The World of Higher Education? Watch highlights from @alexusherhesa.bsky.social's chat with Noel Baldwin from the Future Skills Centre on the Program for Int'l Assessment of Adult Competencies: www.youtube.com/shorts/r2n3u...
FULL episode on our channel!
FULL episode on our channel!
From Evidence to Vibes #worlded #highereducation #oecd
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May 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Did you miss last week's episode of The World of Higher Education? Watch highlights from @alexusherhesa.bsky.social's chat with Noel Baldwin from the Future Skills Centre on the Program for Int'l Assessment of Adult Competencies: www.youtube.com/shorts/r2n3u...
FULL episode on our channel!
FULL episode on our channel!
#Podcast | This week on The World of Higher Education, @alexusherhesa.bsky.social sits down with Shai Reshef, Founder & President of University of the People. Learn the economics behind running a mega, tuition-free online institution. Tune in here: youtu.be/k7OHPVg_WtY
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May 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
#Podcast | This week on The World of Higher Education, @alexusherhesa.bsky.social sits down with Shai Reshef, Founder & President of University of the People. Learn the economics behind running a mega, tuition-free online institution. Tune in here: youtu.be/k7OHPVg_WtY
Sponsored by KnowMeQ
Sponsored by KnowMeQ
#Podcast | This week on The World of Higher Education, @alexusherhesa.bsky.social discusses the Program for International Assessment of Adult Competencies with Noel Baldwin, Executive Director of Canada's @fsc-ccf.bsky.social l
Tune in: youtu.be/aXl1xE3Aha0
Sponsored by @studiosity.com
Tune in: youtu.be/aXl1xE3Aha0
Sponsored by @studiosity.com
Overskilled and Underused? What PIAAC Reveals About the Canadian Workforce.
YouTube video by Higher Education Strategy Associates
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April 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
#Podcast | This week on The World of Higher Education, @alexusherhesa.bsky.social discusses the Program for International Assessment of Adult Competencies with Noel Baldwin, Executive Director of Canada's @fsc-ccf.bsky.social l
Tune in: youtu.be/aXl1xE3Aha0
Sponsored by @studiosity.com
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Sponsored by @studiosity.com
Did you miss last week's episode of The World of Higher Education? Watch highlights from @alexusherhesa.bsky.social's chat with Nicolas Badré where they explore the unique business model of Galileo Global Education here: youtube.com/shorts/cvsEc7uA...
FULL episode available on our channel!
FULL episode available on our channel!
April 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Did you miss last week's episode of The World of Higher Education? Watch highlights from @alexusherhesa.bsky.social's chat with Nicolas Badré where they explore the unique business model of Galileo Global Education here: youtube.com/shorts/cvsEc7uA...
FULL episode available on our channel!
FULL episode available on our channel!
#Podcast | This week on The World of Higher Education, @alexusherhesa.bsky.social sits down with Nicolas Badré, COO of Galileo Global Education, to talk about the rise of private #HigherEd in Europe.
Tune in: https://youtu.be/LzRg2Y3W5yo
Tune in: https://youtu.be/LzRg2Y3W5yo
April 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#Podcast | This week on The World of Higher Education, @alexusherhesa.bsky.social sits down with Nicolas Badré, COO of Galileo Global Education, to talk about the rise of private #HigherEd in Europe.
Tune in: https://youtu.be/LzRg2Y3W5yo
Tune in: https://youtu.be/LzRg2Y3W5yo
What you missed last week on @alexusherhesa.bsky.social's #OTTSYD: "That Was The Quarter That Was, Winter 2025", "The Free World Higher Education Area", "Universities and Gap Years", and the April 4th edition of "The Fifteen".
Read them here: higheredstrategy.com/blog/
Read them here: higheredstrategy.com/blog/
One Thought to Start Your Day | HESA
One Thought To Start Your Day is our founder and CEO Alex Usher’s popular daily blog, brimming with up-to-the-minute insights … Continued
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April 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What you missed last week on @alexusherhesa.bsky.social's #OTTSYD: "That Was The Quarter That Was, Winter 2025", "The Free World Higher Education Area", "Universities and Gap Years", and the April 4th edition of "The Fifteen".
Read them here: higheredstrategy.com/blog/
Read them here: higheredstrategy.com/blog/
Our team recently came back from hosting a JAPAN STUDY with our University Vice-President’s Network! Join us for the next retreat: higheredstrategy.com/uvpn/
(Photos: Japan Science and Technology Agency, Tohoku University, Next Gen AI Research Center at the University of Tokyo)
(Photos: Japan Science and Technology Agency, Tohoku University, Next Gen AI Research Center at the University of Tokyo)
April 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our team recently came back from hosting a JAPAN STUDY with our University Vice-President’s Network! Join us for the next retreat: higheredstrategy.com/uvpn/
(Photos: Japan Science and Technology Agency, Tohoku University, Next Gen AI Research Center at the University of Tokyo)
(Photos: Japan Science and Technology Agency, Tohoku University, Next Gen AI Research Center at the University of Tokyo)
@loleenberdahl.bsky.social Executive Director of the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, summarized her key learnings from #AICADEMYHESA and questions she continues to ponder in @loleenberdahl.bsky.social
Read it here: universityaffairs.ca/opinio...
Read it here: universityaffairs.ca/opinio...
AI is transforming university teaching, but are we ready for it? - University Affairs
University instructors, leaders, and staff should all be involved in the AI discussion
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April 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
@loleenberdahl.bsky.social Executive Director of the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, summarized her key learnings from #AICADEMYHESA and questions she continues to ponder in @loleenberdahl.bsky.social
Read it here: universityaffairs.ca/opinio...
Read it here: universityaffairs.ca/opinio...
Did you miss #AICADEMYHESA? Andrew Drinkwater, President of Plaid Analytics, shared his 5 main takeaways from the event in a recent blog post.
Read them here: plaid.is/blog/ai-cademy-can...
Read them here: plaid.is/blog/ai-cademy-can...
AI-Cademy Canada: Five Takeaways on AI in Higher Education - Plaid Analytics
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April 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Did you miss #AICADEMYHESA? Andrew Drinkwater, President of Plaid Analytics, shared his 5 main takeaways from the event in a recent blog post.
Read them here: plaid.is/blog/ai-cademy-can...
Read them here: plaid.is/blog/ai-cademy-can...
Still thinking about #AICADEMYHESA? Stephanie Verkoeyen, Special Advisor on GenAI @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social, captured attendee perspectives, including from our own @sandrinedesforges.bsky.social The AI Dialogues aim to build AI literacy and bridge knowledge gaps. open.spotify.com/episode/06...
Voices from HESA's AI-CADEMY 2025
AI Dialogues · Episode
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April 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Still thinking about #AICADEMYHESA? Stephanie Verkoeyen, Special Advisor on GenAI @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social, captured attendee perspectives, including from our own @sandrinedesforges.bsky.social The AI Dialogues aim to build AI literacy and bridge knowledge gaps. open.spotify.com/episode/06...
Join us on THIS THURSDAY, from 12:00PM to 1:30PM ET, at our virtual #AI Roundtable, for interactive discussions and activities to reflect on takeaways from #AICADEMYHESA! Moderated by @sandrinedesforges.bsky.social
Register now (free) to save your spot: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/reg...
Register now (free) to save your spot: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/reg...
April 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Join us on THIS THURSDAY, from 12:00PM to 1:30PM ET, at our virtual #AI Roundtable, for interactive discussions and activities to reflect on takeaways from #AICADEMYHESA! Moderated by @sandrinedesforges.bsky.social
Register now (free) to save your spot: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/reg...
Register now (free) to save your spot: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/reg...
#Podcast | This week on The World of Higher Education, @alexusherhesa.bsky.social discusses catalysts, and required structure & leadership for sustaining innovation in #HigherEd, with guest Dara Melnyk.
Tune in: https://youtu.be/sbOk0pIeeOs.
Sponsored by @studiosity.com
Tune in: https://youtu.be/sbOk0pIeeOs.
Sponsored by @studiosity.com
April 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#Podcast | This week on The World of Higher Education, @alexusherhesa.bsky.social discusses catalysts, and required structure & leadership for sustaining innovation in #HigherEd, with guest Dara Melnyk.
Tune in: https://youtu.be/sbOk0pIeeOs.
Sponsored by @studiosity.com
Tune in: https://youtu.be/sbOk0pIeeOs.
Sponsored by @studiosity.com
Join us on Thursday, April 10th, from 12:00PM to 1:30PM ET, at our next virtual #AI Roundtable, for interactive discussions and activities to reflect on takeaways from #AICADEMYHESA! Moderated by @sandrinedesforges.bsky.social
Register now (free) to save your spot: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/reg...
Register now (free) to save your spot: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/reg...
April 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join us on Thursday, April 10th, from 12:00PM to 1:30PM ET, at our next virtual #AI Roundtable, for interactive discussions and activities to reflect on takeaways from #AICADEMYHESA! Moderated by @sandrinedesforges.bsky.social
Register now (free) to save your spot: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/reg...
Register now (free) to save your spot: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/reg...
We're now closing the chapter of our first #AICADEMYHESA. With 400+ attendees, 100 speakers/presenters, 40+ distinct sessions, and around 90 PSIs and 25 industry partners present - this was definitely a SUCCESS! THANK YOU to everyone who helped bring this event to life!
April 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We're now closing the chapter of our first #AICADEMYHESA. With 400+ attendees, 100 speakers/presenters, 40+ distinct sessions, and around 90 PSIs and 25 industry partners present - this was definitely a SUCCESS! THANK YOU to everyone who helped bring this event to life!
Yesterday, @alexusherhesa.bsky.social moderated a panel with John Stackhouse, RBC, Valerie Walker, BHER, Gervan Fearon, @gbcollege.bsky.social & @gbcollege.bsky.social, OCC at the launch of "Capitalizing on a highly educated workforce" by RBC Thought Leadership & BHER. bit.ly/43waezH
April 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Yesterday, @alexusherhesa.bsky.social moderated a panel with John Stackhouse, RBC, Valerie Walker, BHER, Gervan Fearon, @gbcollege.bsky.social & @gbcollege.bsky.social, OCC at the launch of "Capitalizing on a highly educated workforce" by RBC Thought Leadership & BHER. bit.ly/43waezH