The Application with Allison Turcio

The End of RFI Forms: Engaging Students with Tailored Content

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Application, Allison sits down with Lance Hydrick, an expert in higher ed technology, to discuss the critical role of the Request for Information (RFI) experience on university websites. Lance shares his insights on the shortcomings of traditional RFI forms and introduces innovative AI-driven solutions that transform the web experience for prospective students. They explore how personalized, dynamic content can engage students more effectively, providing them with the specific information they need instantly and creating a more seamless path from inquiry to enrollment.

Episode Notes

In this episode of The Application, Allison sits down with Lance Hydrick, an expert in higher ed technology, to discuss the critical role of the Request for Information (RFI) experience on university websites. Lance shares his insights on the shortcomings of traditional RFI forms and introduces innovative AI-driven solutions that transform the web experience for prospective students. They explore how personalized, dynamic content can engage students more effectively, providing them with the specific information they need instantly and creating a more seamless path from inquiry to enrollment.

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Guest Name: Lance Hydrick, CEO at Halda.AI

Guest Social Handles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancehydrick/

Guest Bio: Lance Hydrick is an entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience building and positioning software to help schools engage with students. He finds new ways to make the student journey more personalized and efficient, so that schools and students can find the right educational fit–fast. As a first-gen student from a single parent household, he cares deeply about higher education, helping students navigate the enrollment process, and keeping pineapple off of pizza.