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Transforming to an R1 Institution

Transforming to an R1 Institution

Update: 2025-01-16
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In this episode, Jon Allen, Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Baylor University joins host Joe Gottlieb, President and CTO of Higher Digital. Together, they dive into Baylor's journey to becoming a national R1 research institution, a transformation that has bolstered both academic and athletic competitiveness while maintaining its faith-based mission. Listen in for:

  • The strategic and practical steps Baylor undertook to achieve R1 status three years ahead of schedule.
  • How technology, people, and processes intersected to drive meaningful change.
  • Lessons learned from navigating challenges like ERP transformations and adapting to the demands of a cloud-based, post-pandemic world.

Jon's expertise, drawn from his leadership role and tenure at Baylor, underscores the importance of trust, vision, and candid communication in transformative initiatives. This conversation is a must-listen for higher ed leaders seeking inspiration and actionable strategies for their own digital transformation journeys.

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Jon Allen

Baylor University

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