Live Member-Only Briefing

This briefing will explore how the evolving higher education landscape intersects with organizational strategy, talent acquisition, employee development, and corporate learning. Attendees gain insight into the challenges and opportunities shaping higher education today, and how employers can work proactively with colleges and universities to strengthen pipelines, upskill employees, and build resilient workforces.

This presentation will help HR leaders understand:

· What’s driving major shifts in higher education

· How new learning models align with workforce needs

· How employers can leverage partnerships and innovative degree pathways

· How to navigate the tightening labor market with strategic educational collaboration

Presenter – Gaetan Giannini, Ed.D., Vice President of Graduate & Adult Education, Alvernia University

Gaetan Giannini is Vice President of Graduate and Adult Education at Alvernia University, where he leads strategic initiatives to expand access and opportunities for adult learners and graduate students. He has extensive experience in higher education leadership, previously serving as Department Chair and Assistant Professor at DeSales University, Dean of Business and Entrepreneurial Initiatives at Montgomery County Community College, and Dean of the School of Adult and Graduate Education and Chief Marketing Officer at Cedar Crest College. In these roles, he has guided program development, fostered industry and community partnerships, and advanced innovative approaches to student success.
He is the author of Marketing Public Relations: A Marketer’s Approach to Public Relations and Social Media (Pearson, 2010) and continues to research and publish in areas including non-traditional student engagement, philanthropy, and higher education marketing. His career reflects a commitment to expanding educational access and creating pathways for lifelong learning.

PSHRM_LiveMemberOnlyBriefing_EducationPhilly SHRM has launched a new initiative to support HR professionals across our region: Live Member-Only Briefings that deliver timely insights into the social, economic, political, and legal developments shaping Greater Philadelphia and its surrounding areas. These briefings are designed to help HR leaders anticipate change, respond strategically, and drive impact within their organizations. Each live briefing will be about 30 minutes. The recording will be available for a week after the event. It is free for all participating members using a code.

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