Shift AI Podcast

Adapting Education to the Future of Work with WGU Executive Dean Paul Bingham

May 15, 2025

32:44

In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Paul Bingham, Senior Vice President and Executive Dean of the School of Technology at Western Governor's University, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy to explore the evolution of education in the digital age. Bingham brings a fascinating background spanning from a full career with the FBI, where he specialized in cybercrime investigations, to his current role pioneering innovative approaches to online education. As an institution designed specifically for adult learners with work experience, WGU has been at the forefront of educational innovation for over 25 years, well before remote learning became mainstream. Bingham shares insights on how competency-based education is transforming career pathways in technology, how AI and decision intelligence are personalizing the learning experience, and why adaptability is crucial in our rapidly changing technological landscape. If you're interested in how education is evolving to meet the needs of today's workforce, you won't want to miss this conversation.

Chapters:

[04:15] FBI Background and Cybersecurity Experience

[07:50] The Origins of Western Governor's University

[10:01] Competency-Based Education and Workforce Preparation

[15:15] AI and Decision Intelligence in Learning

[22:55] The Role of Mentorship in Remote Education

[27:08] Leadership Lessons from the FBI

[28:51] The Human Connection in a Digital World

[29:39] The Future of Work: Faster and Adaptable

Connect with Paul Bingham

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paul-bingham-cpa/

Connect with Boaz Ashkenazy