About This Episode
Season 5. Episode 10.
In this episode of Education Insight, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of AI with Guadalupe Saldivar and Karina Augustus, Career Services Specialists at UC Riverside. Recently, they shared their expertise at the PROPEL AI Symposium at CSU San Bernardino, where they explored AI’s significant impact on both education and workforce development.
The conversation covers a range of important topics, from how AI is already shaping industries today to the ethical challenges it presents. Guadalupe and Karina discuss whether AI could replace teachers or merely assist them, the hurdles schools face when implementing AI—especially in lower-income communities—and how both students and educators can ensure AI is used as a tool to enhance learning rather than shortcuts.
They also offer valuable insight into the changing job market, advising workers in automation-heavy industries on how to prepare for the future. Additionally, they touch on the important role universities play in helping students adapt to this technological shift. With AI increasingly influencing decisions in hiring, grading, and healthcare, Guadalupe and Karina share their thoughts on ensuring fairness and equity in its applications.
Looking ahead, they discuss what the future holds for AI in education and the workforce in the next 10 to 20 years. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the current and future impact of AI on education and the job market.
Featured Guest
Karina Augustus
College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Career Specialist, University of California, Riverside
Karina Augustus serves as the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Career Specialist at the University of California, Riverside. She graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Minor in Spanish. She later earned a Master of Science in Higher Education from California State University, Fullerton. She has worked in both academic and student affairs and has worked in a variety of public institutions. Most recently she earned the Woman of Promise award from the Lakers and CoAmerica Bank for the pioneering work she has done for historically marginalized and undocumented communities. Karina is committed to being a change agent in the field and continuing to create equitable opportunities for students who have historically been underserved and/or underrepresented.
Guadalupe Saldivar
Business Career Specialist, University of California, Riverside
Guadalupe Saldivar serves as a Business Career Specialist at the University of California, Riverside. She specializes in career development and advising undergraduate students who are studying business and economics. She earned her Bachelor of Business degree from New Mexico State University and a Master of Arts degree in Student Affairs Administration at Michigan State University. Guadalupe is currently a Ph.D. student at Oregon State University in the Adult and Higher Education Ph.D. Program. Her research is focused on examining social mobility among low-income college students. Her work and research strive to identify the ways universities can support students in securing positive employment outcomes. She is a strong advocate for social mobility, income equality, and an expert in supporting college students navigating the workforce to promote career and educational attainment.
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Interview Highlights
3:57 – Adrienne describes dual enrollment and its benefits.
7:15 – Adrienne speaks to how recent California mandates and initiatives may have influenced the growth of these new programs.
8:34 – Adrienne explains what research shows about the impact of dual enrollment on a student’s academic achievements or even their future success.
9:24 – Adrienne shares examples of dual enrollment activities that are taking place in our region and what is happening in the IE.
13:11 – Adrienne talks about strategies in place to make sure that equal opportunities are available for all students.
20:18 – Jorge explains how dual enrollment aligns with his role at Riverside County Unified School District.
21:28 – Jorge shares his experiences and thoughts on the current dual enrollment programs that are being offered at Riverside Unified School District.
23:32 – Jorge gives insight into how dual enrollment makes students career ready.
25:58 – Jorge describes what challenges students typically face in dual enrollment programs and how he addresses those issues.
32:43 – Jorge shares what he would like to see be the future of the dual enrollment program in his district and beyond.
36:31 – Special Feature: Avijeet Randhawa, 8th-Grader, Auburndale Intermediate School in the Corona Norco Unified School District.
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Education Insight tells the story of education in the Inland Empire through the diverse voices of those in and around the regional education community. The show is produced by Growing Inland Achievement, a collective impact organization in the Inland Empire with a mission to increase economic prosperity in the region by increasing educational attainment. Hosted by 30-year broadcast veteran Lacey Kendall, monthly shows explore topics ranging from education challenges and shortcomings to innovations and groundbreaking ideas that are driving student success.