From Siloes to Strategy: Making AI Governance Work

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 9:45AM–10:30AM CT | EDUCAUSE Commons, Enterprise Central, Poster Area
Session Type: Poster Session
Delivery Format: Poster
The meteoric rise of AI on campus is outpacing policy and oversight, exposing colleges and universities to new privacy, security, and reputational risks. This session tackles the urgent need for AI governance that balances innovation with compliance, transparency, and equity. Join us to explore effective models for building support, chartering cross-functional AI councils, leveraging existing structures, and prioritizing initiatives. Learn how established effective governance practices supplemented by practical tools like targeted maturity rubrics, actionable checklists, and clear communication plans can help your institution establish ethical AI use while unlocking strategic value across teaching, research, and operations. Participants will leave the session better equipped to launch or refine an agile AI governance structure that keeps your institution ahead of both regulation and opportunity.

Presenters

  • Suzanne Everest

    Director of Enterprise Applications and Platform Services, University of New England

  • Samantha Kessler

    Principal Strategic Specialist, Ellucian

Resources & Downloads

  • Poster References

    Updated on 10/28/2025

  • AI Governance Poster Presentation

    Updated on 10/27/2025