Justin Hodgson

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Strategic Director of GenAI Faculty Initiatives at Indiana University

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Overview

Justin Hodgson is a digital innovation leader at Indiana University, serving as Strategic Director of GenAI Faculty Initiatives and Director of the Digital Gardener programs. His work focuses on integrating digital literacy and creativity into the curriculum. He holds a Ph. D. from Clemson University and is the author of "Post-Digital Rhetoric & The New Aesthetic. "

Outside of his primary roles, Justin is a professional speaker, consultant, and digital media enthusiast. His personal posts show an enjoyment for creative graphic work, using tools like Google Gemini and Photoshop to design visuals for his webinars and professional communications. He also explores gaming pedagogy in his courses.

He is the Founding Editor of The Journal for Undergraduate Multimedia Projects (JUMP+), a publication for student work.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Judgemental

ROI Conscious

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Generative AI in Education
Leads multiple GenAI initiatives at Indiana University, including faculty fellowships and pilot programs, to drive pedagogical innovation and institutional adoption.
Digital Literacy & Creativity
Directs the "Digital Gardener Initiative, " a university-wide program designed to cultivate digital skills and creativity among faculty, staff, and students.
Faculty Development
Specializes in creating professional development programs, webinars, and workshops for university faculty, focusing on integrating new digital technologies into their teaching.

Media Appearances

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Work History

5-2025
Strategic Director of GenAI Faculty Initiatives at Indiana University
9-2023
Director, IU Digital Gardener Programs at Indiana University
8-2021 - 12-2023
Co-Director, IU Digital Gardener Initiative at Indiana University
7-2019
Associate Professor at Indiana University Bloomington at Indiana University Bloomington
8-2013 - 7-2019
Assistant Professor at Indiana University Bloomington at Indiana University Bloomington

Education

2005 - 2009
Ph.D. from Clemson University
2003 - 2005
MA from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Exp : 16 Location : Bloomington, Indiana, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Strategic Director of GenAI Faculty Initiatives at Indiana University
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Insights For Selling To Justin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Justin is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Justin

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Justin move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Justin take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Justin

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