Ask the Experts: Tailoring AI Strategy to Your Institutional Mission

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 10:45AM–11:30AM MT | EDUCAUSE Commons, Teaching & Learning Hub, Community Collaboration Station
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Public Meet-Up or Open House

Effective AI strategy in higher education is not one-size-fits-all. Before our comparative analysis of AI adoption across three diverse contexts—a private liberal arts college, an Indigenous-serving university system, a community-engaged R1 university, and a vendor partner with perspectives from work with a wide variety of institutions—this interactive prelude session shifts the focus to you.

Bring your questions! Our panel of experts is here to help you navigate your own institutional challenges. We will dive into:

  • Developing right-sized AI governance frameworks
  • Aligning AI initiatives with your unique student populations and learning outcomes
  • Navigating ethical considerations like privacy, bias, and environmental impact

Join us for a dynamic discussion and leave with actionable insights to guide responsible AI adoption on your own campus.


 

Presenters

  • Sherri Braxton Castanzo

    Deputy CIO for Digital Innovation, Bowdoin College

  • Gloria Niles

    Chief Academic Technology Innovation Officer, University of Hawaii System Office

  • Melissa Vito

    Vice Provost of Academic Innovation, University of Texas at San Antonio