BECKLEY, W.Va. – WVU Tech President T. Ramon Stuart, Ph.D. was appointed to Ruffalo Noel Levitz's (RNL) AI Leadership Council, a pioneering initiative shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education.
Stuart joins a distinguished group of university executives who are leading the way in exploring the potential of AI to enhance the educational experience – especially student success, improve operational efficiency, and address real-world challenges facing higher education institutions.
RNL’s AI Leadership Council's primary goal is to drive discussions that will shape the future of AI in higher education. By staying informed about AI trends and legislation, members will ensure their institutions are well-prepared. Members’ insights will also directly influence RNL’s AI solutions and benefit institutions nationwide. Additionally, networking with industry leaders will foster collaboration and drive innovation in AI application.
"We're fortunate to have President Stuart join our AI Leadership Council. His leadership and insights will help us shape the future of AI in a way that benefits students, faculty, and institutions alike," stated Dr. Stephen Drew, Chief Operating Officer of RNL.
“I am very excited for this opportunity to contribute to the conversations around AI and higher education,” Stuart said. “As West Virginia’s top technology institution, we have a lot to offer the national conversation around this new powerful tool that will inevitably change the educational landscape.”
About President Stuart
Terrence Ramon Stuart, Ph.D. is an accomplished university administrator originally from Welch, W.Va. He is also a two-time graduate of the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering at West Virginia University and completed a doctorate from the Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education at Ohio University. He returned home to the Mountain State to become the campus president at West Virginia University Institute of Technology on January 1, 2023.
Stuart has broad knowledge and experience in student success and support, academics, fundraising, community collaboration and overall institutional growth. In his previous roles, he has led expansion of academic programs, including the addition of a cyber security program, engineering, nursing, supply chain and logistics programs, and collaborations with other institutions to best support area students, employers and communities.
In addition to his commitment to students and academics, Dr. Stuart is passionate about community engagement and partnerships. From collaborative multi-million-dollar projects with local hospitals and military bases to enhance opportunities in the community to working with other institutions to expand educational access, Stuart has strengthened collaboration among academic institutions, local organizations, and the surrounding communities.
About Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL)
Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL) is a leading provider of higher education enrollment management, student success, fundraising solutions, and AI solutions. RNL’s solutions bring together technology, analytics, strategic expertise, and omnichannel communications and give thousands of institutions everything they need to reach their goals—from marketing and recruiting students to engaging donors. For decades, colleges and nonprofit organizations have turned to RNL to enroll the students they want, help more students graduate and succeed, and build lifelong relationships with donors. RNL’s financial aid solutions have helped institutions manage $3.5B in financial aid.