Lunch and Learn | AI's Impact on Higher Ed Operations

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 11:30AM–12:45PM MT | Bluebird Ballroom 3FG, Terrace Level
Session Type: Meal
Delivery Format: Meal

AI is already changing higher education. The bigger story is what comes next. As AI moves from a stand-alone tool to an always-on partner embedded in systems that run our institutions, colleges and universities face a defining set of choices. What should AI automate? Where must human judgment remain in charge? How will AI reshape the student experience, the work of faculty and staff, and the business model of higher ed?

In this fast-moving, interactive session, Jeff Dinski, CSO at Ellucian, will lead a candid conversation about the future of AI across the higher ed landscape. Fresh findings from Ellucian’s third annual AI survey will set the stage, but the real focus will be the room. Through live polling and Q&A, participants will test their instincts on trust, governance, workforce impact, student success, and the next generation of AI-powered products. Expect big questions, honest disagreement, and a few surprises.

Attendees will leave with a sharper view of where AI may take higher ed, what responsible leadership will require, and which decisions institutions cannot afford to postpone. This is not a session about predicting the future. It is a chance to help shape it.

Space is limited—reserve your seat today! Register HERE. 

Presenters

  • Jeff Dinski

    Chief Strategy Officer, Ellucian