Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Student & Alumni Services is interested in the many touchpoints with students that feature across the international higher education experience. In this session, the focus is on the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) across this area of professional practice, particularly in relation to international students. AI can be a powerful timesaving tool, but its use may also have negative impacts or come with risks. So, what can we say at this stage about its place in the domain of student and alumni services? This session explores this question through the lens of two areas of interest to this Thematic Committee: the use of AI in employability across student career and alumni services, and its potential impact on international student mental health. We will explore together examples of using AI in student services and alumni areas, discuss possible impacts of the technology on practice, and brainstorm practical and useful applications of the technology that participants can test out in their own work.
Sule is the founder of Schulee Consulting.
With over 20 years of experience in higher education, Sule specializes in career development, internship and mobility programs, and alumni relations. Before founding Schulee Consulting in 2023, she led transformative national and international initiatives as Head of Career Development and Alumni Relations at Sabanci University, significantly enhancing student career paths.
Sule's expertise extends beyond Sabancı University. She has forged partnerships with higher education institutions and companies across Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Her leadership spans diverse sectors, including aviation and information technology. Through the Erasmus Plus Internship Program, she facilitated international internships by establishing collaborations with 624 institutions in 40 countries.
From 2019 to 2020, Sule served as a consultant for the Presidential Human Resources Office of Turkey. During this time, she was the chief editor of the "Career Centers Handbook," a "Best Practice Guide" distributed to 131 State and 78 Foundation Universities in Turkey.
Now, Sule continues her professional journey with her own company. She brings her experience, knowledge, enthusiasm, and energy to help young people chart career paths they're passionate about, encouraging them to embrace innovation and lifelong learning.
