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    RPP #212: Darren Catalano of HelioCampus

    en-usMay 31, 2023
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    About this Episode


    • Interview with Darren Catalano, CEO of HelioCampus. "HelioCampus powers the data insights of the most forward-thinking colleges and universities to make their strategic mission and vision a reality." We discuss:

      Darren Catalano, CEO
      • Data analytics for decision-making and stakeholder requests.
      • Enrollment forecasting, student risk scoring.
      • Empathetic outreach: at-risk students.
      • Assessment, credentialing, financial intelligence solutions.
      • Data-driven decisions in admissions and financial aid.
      • Pricing strategies, generative AI integration.
      • Holistic approach for mission and financial sustainability.

    • Interview Transcript (Beta)

    • Podsafe music selection
                      Duration: 45:58

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