Brian Basgen

Biography

Brian Basgen is the Vice President for Physical and Digital Infrastructure at Emerson College. He oversees six departments: Information Technology (IT); Media Technologies and Production (MTP); Facilities; and Business Services, Web & Digital Services, and Institutional Research.

Over the past twenty years, Basgen has held leadership roles focused on assembling teams and transforming operations. His work has centered on developing multi-year strategies to drive institutional evolution, fostering collaboration across departments, and designing organizational structures built for long-term sustainability. 

EDUCAUSE Publications

  • Vibe Coding in Production
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    Artificial intelligence can make software. But not on its own. Give it a vision rooted in institutional knowledge, and the list of problems too expensive to solve gets a lot shorter.

  • An AI Plateau?
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    Large language models may be nearing their limits, challenging assumptions about the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.

  • AI as a Thought Partner in Higher Education
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    When used thoughtfully and transparently, generative artificial intelligence can augment creativity and challenge assumptions, making it an excellent tool for exploring and developing ideas.

EDUCAUSE Presentations