Speaker
Description
Abdullahi, A. M.
Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano Nigeria
adomohdab@gmail.com
Track: Digital Transformation in Higher Education
This study will examine digital transformation in higher education, focusing on institutional strategies, digital infrastructure, and the development of smart campuses as key drivers of sustainable academic innovation. It will explore how higher education institutions will formulate and implement strategic policies that will integrate digital technologies into teaching, learning, research, and administrative processes. The study will assess the role of leadership, governance structures, and organizational culture in ensuring effective and inclusive digital transformation.The research will further investigate the importance of digital infrastructure, including broadband connectivity, cloud-based systems, learning management systems, and data analytic tools, in supporting institutional transformation. It will analyze how these technologies will enhance access to quality education, improve instructional delivery, and promote collaborative and flexible learning environments. Attention will also be given to how institutions will leverage digital tools to strengthen research capacity and institutional efficiency. In addition, the study will examine smart campuses as an emerging concept that will utilize Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and automation to optimize campus operations, improve security, and enhance student engagement and experience. It will identify potential challenges such as inadequate funding, digital inequality, cybersecurity threats, and resistance to technological change. The study will propose strategic recommendations to address these challenges and will develop a comprehensive framework to guide digital transformation initiatives. Ultimately, it will demonstrate how aligning institutional strategies with advanced digital infrastructure and smart campus innovations will enable higher education institutions to remain competitive and responsive to future demands.