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The AI Inflection Point: Building an AI-Ready Future for Higher Education

Webinar

Hosted by:

First American Education Finance and Workday

Thursday, August 6, 2026

1:00 - 2:00 PM EST

Event Details:

Higher education is at an inflection point. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how institutions recruit talent, manage finances, serve students, and compete for enrollment, but true AI readiness requires more than new technology.
 

Designed exclusively for North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities, this webinar will explore the foundational strategies institutions need to prepare for AI success, from data and governance to organizational readiness.

Join us as we discuss:

  • What it means to be AI-ready

  • Why data quality and system unifications are essential for AI success

  • How leading institutions are approaching AI governance

  • Practical considerations for HR, Finance, and Student Affairs leaders

 

Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights on funding your institution's digital future effectively. 

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The Agreement does not create a partnership, agency relationship, or joint venture between the parties.

Hosted by:

First American Equipment Finance and Workday

Thursday, August 6, 2026

1:00 – 2:00 PM EST 

Event Details:

Higher education is at an inflection point. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how institutions recruit talent, manage finances, serve students, and compete for enrollment, but true AI readiness requires more than new technology.
 

Designed exclusively for North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities, this webinar will explore the foundational strategies institutions need to prepare for AI success, from data and governance to organizational readiness.

Join us as we discuss:

  • What it means to be AI-ready

  • Why data quality and system unifications are essential for AI success

  • How leading institutions are approaching AI governance 

  • Practical considerations for HR, Finance, and Student Affairs leaders

Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights on funding your institution's digital future effectively.

 

 

The Agreement does not create a partnership, agency relationship, or joint venture between the parties.

Meet the Speakers:

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Phil Palermo

Vice President, First American

Phil is a dedicated member of First American’s Higher Education division, specializing in helping colleges and universities navigate digital transformation. As part of a team focused exclusively on higher education, he has helped finance critical campus projects and technology investments for more than 800 schools nationwide.

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Rayna Foy

Account Executive - Workday

Rayna Foy is an Account Executive on Workday's Higher Education team, focusing on institutions across the Southeast. Based in North Carolina, Rayna works closely with colleges and universities to modernize their administrative operations — from HR and finance to student success — through Workday's unified cloud platform.  With deep roots in the higher education community, Rayna works with campus leaders and collaborates on initiatives that help colleges and universities leverage technology to advance their missions.

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TJ Rains

Managing Director - Workday

TJ brings extensive leadership experience across higher education information technology, with expertise spanning strategic planning, enterprise systems, and large-scale program delivery. His experience leading institutional change from within gives him a firsthand understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing today’s higher education leaders. He is now focused on helping college and university leaders connect technology investments to business goals, streamline operations, and build high-performing teams in support of institutional success.