Invite Only Event

Element451 is proud to sponsor this exclusive, invite-only breakfast for CIC attendees at the ASU+GSV Summit. This intimate gathering brings together 40–50 presidents, provosts, and senior higher ed leaders for informal networking and conversation.

A representative from Element451 will deliver brief remarks, offering insights on AI’s role in shaping the future of enrollment and student success.

North Carolina’s community colleges are redefining student engagement with AI-powered solutions, leading to record-breaking enrollment and improved student outcomes. Join Dr. Janet Spriggs (President, Forsyth Technical Community College), Tom Looney (Chairman, NC State Board of Community Colleges), and Ardis Kadiu (CEO, Element451) to discuss how the NC Community College System uses Element451’s AI-first CRM to personalize outreach, streamline processes, and drive student success.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept—it’s transforming campuses today. This panel dives into how universities are integrating AI across the institution, from enhancing classroom experiences with generative AI to optimizing admissions and enrollment through predictive analytics. Learn from leaders at the forefront of this transformation as they share what’s working, what’s not, and how AI is reshaping the fabric of higher education.

Moderated By: Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
Panelists: Ardis Kadiu, Patrice Prusko, Sanjay Srivastava, Charles Elliott

📍Presenter: Ardis Kadiu, Founder & CEO, Element451

Ardis and the Element451 product team demonstrated how AI agents can be deployed to support engagement, enrollment management, and student success goals.

See Bolt Agents in action.

Interacting with students using real-time voice
- Helping staff recruit and prospective students
- Tackling conversations in multiple languages

Learn more about Bolt Agents

Presenter: Brendan Henkel, Head of Sales Engineering, Element451

Brendan conducted a speed-demo of Element451’s digital workforce platform, highlighting how institutions are using Bolt Agents to engage students across the lifecycle—from first inquiry to re-enrollment and beyond.

Highlights:

- Bolt Agents automating outreach, personalizing communication, and anticipating student needs
- Element451 operating as a system of engagement
- Use cases where AI-powered workflows drive faster responses, higher engagement, and stronger outcomes

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📍 Moderator: JC Bonilla, COO & Head of AI, Element451
📍 Panelists:

- Luis Caloca, Dean of Student Access and Admissions, College of Western Idaho
- Devin Purgason, Associate VP for Student Experience, Forsyth Technical Community College
- Lenell Hahn, Director of Admissions, Southeast Missouri State University

Learn how these higher ed leaders are putting AI to work—and what’s happening as a result.

From enrollment lift to re-engagement of stop-outs, the panelists presented real-world data, shared candid reflections, and offered clear advice for institutions still navigating the AI learning curve.

See how schools are using Bolt Agents

Now Streaming: Element451 on Enrollify

Element451 is live on Enrollify, the go-to media network for higher ed leaders exploring how AI and technology are transforming the student experience.

Our team is speaking with higher ed thought leaders and professionals to share real stories, unpacking how institutions are scaling engagement, boosting enrollment, and supporting students—without losing the human touch.

Whether you’re rethinking your tech stack or just getting started with AI, tune in to hear what’s next—and what’s working now.

🎧 Catch the latest episodes on Enrollify