Ned Barnes
AI Solutions Consultant,
Druid AI
The Student Experience and Beyond: How Agentic AI is Powering the Entire Institution
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 9:45AM–10:30AM CT | EDUCAUSE Commons, Enterprise Central, Poster Area
Session Type:
Poster Session
Delivery Format:
Industry Insights
Higher education leaders face a dual challenge: delivering exceptional student experiences while untangling the operational inefficiencies that slow institutions down. Student-facing AI is transforming how universities engage, support, and retain learners—helping boost enrollment, improve retention, and drive long-term success. At the same time, AI Agents are streamlining critical back-office functions in HR, IT, financial aid, and advising, creating the foundation for a stronger student experience.
In this session, we’ll show how universities are using AI Agents to drive impact across the entire institution: engaging students in meaningful ways and streamlining the operations that keep your institution running.. You’ll hear real-world examples of AI solutions in action today, along with practical use cases and actionable tips to help you get started.
