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  • AI | Personal Development | Professional Development | Tips and Tricks

    I Stopped Using Productivity Apps. I Built a Personal Operating System Instead.

    ByMichael May 4, 2026May 6, 2026

    I want to tell you what happened the last time I walked out of a back-to-back meeting block with three things spinning in my head. I took a screenshot of an email with a deadline in it. I sent a three-sentence voice memo to myself, half-formed, about a project that had stalled. I forwarded a…

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  • AI | HigherEd

    The Expert in the Room

    ByMichael May 2, 2026May 5, 2026

    I was scrolling through my feed last week when something stopped me. It looked like an interview, someone in a professional setting, answering thoughtful questions about AI adoption. It had the shape of a think piece. It was a sales presentation. The product was expertise itself. I have seen this advertisement before. Not this one…

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  • Doctorate | Personal Development | Professional Development

    The Tools Aren’t the Point: How I finally stopped fighting my own mind, and what I use now

    ByMichael May 1, 2026

    I’ve been through every productivity system you’ve heard of and a few you probably haven’t. I’ve built Kanbans and Zettelkastens and cycled through Evernote, Obsidian, Roam Research, Notion. During my doctoral program I ran a paper planner alongside digital tools, alongside whatever else I was trying that year. Most of it worked. Which is what…

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  • It was both an honor and a privilege to contribute to this year’s AIR Forum’s closing keynote, engaging in a pivotal discussion on AI in higher education

    It was both an honor and a privilege to contribute to this year’s AIR Forum’s closing keynote, engaging in a pivotal discussion on AI in higher education

    ByMichael June 6, 2024May 5, 2026

    What an incredible finale to an amazing week at the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) Forum! I was deeply honored to share the stage with a powerhouse panel for the closing keynote: Our session, “Navigating Tomorrow: Exploring the Implications of AI in Higher Education,” grappled with the profound ways artificial intelligence is reshaping our institutions….

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  • Navigating the New Frontier: Generative AI in Institutional Research

    Navigating the New Frontier: Generative AI in Institutional Research

    ByMichael June 4, 2024May 5, 2026

    What an amazing week at the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) Forum! I was privileged to present with the great and powerful, Dr. Jason Simon Jason and I led a session on generative AI in Institutional Research. In our hands-on workshop, we explored key skills like prompt engineering and worked through practical IR use cases….

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  • The Urmeneta Group Consulting Services

    ByMichael April 30, 2024

    1. Data Management and Analysis:  – Providing comprehensive data management services, including data collection, cleaning, and analysis.  – Conducting advanced statistical analyses to inform decision-making.  – Assisting in the development and maintenance of data warehouses and databases. 2. Strategic Planning Support:  – Facilitating the strategic planning process, including developing key performance indicators (KPIs).  – Offering…

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  • I recently participated in the AIR LEADs course

    I recently participated in the AIR LEADs course

    ByMichael March 26, 2024May 5, 2026

      I recently participated in the AIR LEADs course, which was both a refresher and a learning experience for me. 🚀 Covering topics like political savviness, effective communication, vision & strategy, and more, it reinforced key skills in a meaningful way. #HigherEdLeadership #DataInformedDecisionMaking

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  • Upcoming Webinar: Machine Learning and Generative AI for IR Professionals

    Upcoming Webinar: Machine Learning and Generative AI for IR Professionals

    ByMichael February 12, 2024May 5, 2026

    I’m really looking forward to our upcoming webinar on “Navigating Machine Learning and Generative AI: A Practical Approach for IR/IE Professionals” which I’ll be co-hosting with my colleague, Jason Simon, Ph.D. This is such an important and fascinating topic that stands to transform the work of information retrieval and information extraction professionals. Join us next…

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  • A Fresh Face for the Future: Introducing Our Consulting Business’s New Logos!

    A Fresh Face for the Future: Introducing Our Consulting Business’s New Logos!

    ByMichael January 26, 2024May 5, 2026

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  • My Article on AI in the AIR Professional File

    My Article on AI in the AIR Professional File

    ByMichael January 25, 2024May 5, 2026

    Thrilled to announce my contribution to a special volume on AI and analytics in higher education. My article, “Reflections on the Artificial Intelligence Transformation,” explores the ethical and responsible use of AI in higher education and its impact on institutional research and effectiveness. Key Highlights: – The journey towards AI integration in higher education. –…

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