Mark Deppe

I had the opportunity to represent Chico State at the NODA (National Orientation Directors Association – Transition & Retention) conference today. Leaders in the orientation field spent time discussing forthcoming changes to our field related to AI, including emergent agentic AI. Agentic AI will significantly impact higher education processes in the years ahead. We are working on these innovative elements at Chico State to serve students in a personal manner at scale. We must use this time to better understand these developments and prepare, as thoughtfully as we can, for ethical integration. Both challenges and meaningful opportunities lie ahead that will shape our field. if we don't act proactively it will be shaped by others. I appreciated the lively discussion and collective learning as we tackle these challenges in our field together.

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This is big—for Liaison and for California’s 116 community colleges. What’s happening here isn’t just a technology upgrade; it’s a transformation in how students experience access, belonging, and opportunity. The California Community Colleges’ decision to implement Liaison ’s Centralized Application Service (#CAS) reflects a shared commitment to making the path to higher education simpler, smarter, and more equitable for millions of learners statewide. Grateful to see this vision for “systemness” becoming reality—and proud of the entire Liaison team for leading the way in collaboration with the Chancellor’s Office and NASH. 🔗 Read the full announcement: https://hubs.ly/Q03MYw1Y0

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I am so excited about the impact the 3rd Annual International Women's Day Conference will have on participants. We have a powerful keynote address by Gina L. Osborn, Retired FBI Agent in Charge, TEDx Speaker and Podcaster. We are coupling Gina's keynote on Maverick Moves with an esteemed panel on mental fitness and positive intelligence. Karen Gifford - Coaching and Consulting Nahid Casazza, MBA Lois Carson Tara Norton, MA, PCC and Nanor Ohanesian, PCC are well respected in the Orange County for their executive and leadership development coaching and industry experience. They designed an interactive program to help attendees begin taking their mental fitness to the next level. Content will be valuable to business professionals and students preparing to launch their careers. Do not miss this growth opportunity! Scan the qr code or use the link below to register today! https://lnkd.in/g5_YGzVi CSUF College of Business & Economics Women's Leadership Program Lacy Schoen Brea Chamber Andrea Martinez Rebecca Steinmetz Keisha J. McNeil Jordan Lane Ceausu Linh Ha Ophelia Wen, CPA Aubrey Cowie Taylor Price Christine Chau Tiffany Chow Tori Rhoades #CSUFWLP

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The FlySBD - San Bernardino International Airport is booming once again just as in the past! I’ve been saying it and I’ll say it again, #SanBernardino has a strong history in #aviation and will play a crucial role in the coming years in terms of air traffic with population increase. Glad that #SBVCaeronautics will play a role in developing the next generation workforce within the local aviation industry! ✈️🛫 #ValleyUp ✌️👆 San Bernardino Valley College

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Los Angeles hosted a major CicLAvia open-streets event (“Culver City meets Venice”) that closed 6.75 miles of roadway to motor traffic from 9am–4pm, linking Culver City, Mar Vista, and Venice. The day featured five activity hubs and encouraged people to walk, bike, and roll, an on-the-ground example of managing demand by reallocating street space rather than adding capacity. Open-streets events like this typically draw tens of thousands and demonstrate how temporary TDM measures can boost access, safety, and local business while reducing congestion. https://lnkd.in/dvPU5E9m

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I’m excited to share the launch of Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities’ new Corporate Allies program! Our new Corporate Allies brings together high-quality companies who support private, nonprofit higher education through their interest in finding solutions for our institutions. The program launches with Dynamic Campus, Mozaic Media + Communications, McAllister & Quinn and Novus Law Firm, Inc. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g6DANJGa

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Scholastic esports isn't the "wild west" anymore when you have the tools to wrangle the students' attention with interest driven learning! 🎮 In partnership with the Butte County Office of Education, NASEF Scholastic Programs Administrator James Wood recently presented two sessions. From Chico State to Tulare County, educators and leaders are building solid foundations for esports programs by utilizing NASEF’s training and development! 🏆 📰 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gtMZc9Qp #NASEF #scholasticesports #california #esports

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Next week I’m presenting at NASPA on how we’re using AI to strengthen student success, but our starting point wasn’t technology. It was people. We asked a simple question: Where are talented staff spending time on work that doesn’t require their talent? Advisors and student support professionals are stretched thin, yet much of their day is consumed by repetitive outreach, scheduling, form processing, and FAQs. Important work, but not the work that transforms a student’s trajectory. So we designed our AI with a human-centered approach: AI manages the rote and repetitive. AI supports consistent nudges and early alerts. Humans focus on complex cases, relationships, and students most in need. At NASPA, I’ll share what we’ve built, what we’ve learned, and how AI can be a student success strategy grounded in care. If you’re attending, let’s connect.

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Why NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education? For many undergraduate students, NASPA is more than a conference it’s a place where passion for student success turns into a vision for a career in higher education. Meet Kimberly Truong a junior at UC Davis as shares why being here matters to them: “I chose NASPA because I want to pursue a career in higher education at my university. Through my work with the Educational Opportunity Program serving first-generation and low-income students, I discovered my passion for leadership and service. Being here allows me to continue growing as a leader while making a difference for marginalized communities.” It’s inspiring to see the next generation of student affairs professionals already committed to uplifting and advocating for their communities. Their passion reminds us why this work matters. #WhyNASPA #StudentAffairs #HigherEducation #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureLeaders

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