AI Leadership in Action: How Higher Ed Leaders Are Actually Using AI | EDUCAUSE

What does AI leadership actually look like in higher education? In this joint session from the EDUCAUSE Small College Community Group and AI Community Group, higher education technology leaders share real-world examples of how their institutions are approaching artificial intelligence, including what is working, what they are learning, and where challenges remain. The conversation explores practical approaches to: • AI governance and responsible adoption • Faculty and staff AI enablement • Teaching and learning innovation • AI pilots and institutional experimentation • Data, analytics, and automation • Student success initiatives • Security, risk, and data readiness • Building AI literacy across campus • Deciding when to build, buy, experiment, or wait Featured Presenters Bryson McNichols Data Analyst, Enterprise Applications Union University Carol Smith Chief Information Officer DePauw University Dr. John Bedward Chief Digital Strategist Buena Vista University James Darney Learning Technology Coordinator Arapahoe Community College This session brings together perspectives from institutions of different sizes and roles to provide a practical look at how higher education leaders are moving from AI conversation to implementation. Get Involved with the EDUCAUSE Small College Community Group Interested in joining the leadership team, suggesting a future session, or exploring previous programs? Visit: https://educausesmallcollegecg.lovabl... We welcome higher education technology professionals who want to connect, contribute ideas, share institutional experiences, and help shape future Small College CG programming. Subscribe to the EDUCAUSE Small College CG channel for additional conversations focused on technology leadership, AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, data, and the unique challenges and opportunities facing smaller institutions.