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AI: The Next Evolution, Not a Revolution*
"There is nothing new under the sun." This ancient phrase, found in the book of Ecclesiastes, reminds us that history is...
German Ramirez
Mar 25, 20252 min read


Promoting a Multidisciplinary Higher Education: Shaping Thinkers and Problem Solvers for the Future*
In an era of rapid technological advancements and increasing global complexity, higher education must evolve beyond rigid specialization....
German Ramirez
Mar 20, 20252 min read


Framework for Assessing the Effectiveness of Education Policies in Light of Poor PISA Results*
Declining PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) scores signal serious deficiencies in national education systems....
German Ramirez
Mar 11, 20253 min read


The Executive’s Guide to Friendship, Trust, and Leadership
In the high-stakes world of executive decision-making, relationships are as critical as strategy. The biblical passage --Sirach...
German Ramirez
Mar 3, 20253 min read


Latin America at the AI Crossroads*
Digital nature fusion The fast evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping economies, industries, and governance worldwide....
German Ramirez
Feb 27, 20253 min read


Bridging Divides: How Higher Education Can Foster the Common Good
Polarization is tearing the fabric of society. Political, cultural, and ideological divides are deepening, fueled by echo chambers and...
German Ramirez
Feb 20, 20252 min read


The Good Teacher: Insights from the Gospels
What makes a good teacher? In higher education, we often measure teaching excellence through expertise, research output, and student...
German Ramirez
Feb 17, 20253 min read


Takeaways from J.D. Vance’s Speech at the EU AI Summit
At the recent EU AI Summit in Paris, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a speech that outlined America’s stance on artificial...
German Ramirez
Feb 12, 20253 min read


Cultivating Discernment in an Age of Information Overload*
Image by John Hain In today's hyper-connected world, being able to think critically, analyze information objectively, and make informed...
German Ramirez
Feb 6, 20252 min read


AI and Higher Ed: The Path Ahead*
Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, higher education leaders face both...
German Ramirez
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Navigating the 21st Century Dilemmas of Global Higher Education*
The landscape of higher education is undergoing profound transformations since the start of the century. From the rise of digital...
German Ramirez
Aug 26, 20243 min read


Emerging Traits of the Post Corona University
In the years ahead higher education will likely remain, along with other institutions, an effective force for the betterment of...
German Ramirez
Mar 4, 20213 min read


Awareness in Charting Unknown Waters
No matter how difficult the circumstances may be, individuals, organizations and societies at large can always act to attain desirable...
German Ramirez
Dec 10, 20202 min read


Shedding Light in UnusualTimes: Excerpts from the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”
Amidst the reigning confusion of our time, it’s comforting to hear voices that rise above the existing noise to highlight important...
German Ramirez
Oct 13, 20202 min read


The Mission of the University: Revisiting Ortega y Gasset
As we continue to navigate this unprecedented era with challenges and opportunities in so many different domains, one can ask: How can...
German A. Ramirez
Sep 8, 20202 min read


What Higher Ed Leaders Can Learn from the Stoics
“What is the fruit of these [Stoic] teachings? Only the most beautiful and proper harvest of the truly educated-tranquility, fearlessness...
German A. Ramirez and Monica L. Gonzalez
Jul 7, 20203 min read


The Well-Equipped Graduate
The Covid-19 pandemic and its forced lockdown has given all of us plenty of time to reflect about what really matters in life. In this...
German A. Ramirez and Monica L. Gonzalez
May 28, 20202 min read


Time for being Strategic: now or never
None of us has a crystal ball to foresee how the post Covid-19 future would look like for the university sector worldwide, but one thing...
German A. Ramirez
Apr 30, 20202 min read


Making the most of online teaching & learning in times of crisis
Whether your institution has been using online learning for a while or is considering it to respond to the recent restrictions on student...
German A. Ramirez
Mar 10, 20203 min read


Academic Management Systems: 8 areas of benefit
Following our last entry making the case for the use of Academic Management Systems (AMS), in this post we highlight some benefits of...
German A. Ramirez
Feb 13, 20202 min read
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