National Perspective: How Student Affairs Leaders Are Thinking about and Integrating AI Tools

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 9:30AM–10:30AM MT
Session Type: Poster Session
Delivery Format: Poster Session
EDUCAUSE reports that although institutions have some AI-related strategy underway, most have no institution-wide approach, pointing to an urgent need for cross-functional collaboration. Artificial intelligence tools are reshaping how student affairs leaders and staff personalize student interactions, support career exploration, automate routine processes, and leverage data insights for informed decision-making. Join leaders at NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and EDUCAUSE who will facilitate a discussion with student affairs vice presidents at different phases of cross-functional collaboration for AI-integration. The focus of the discussion will include what CIOs should know from national student success organizations.

Presenters

  • Elise Newkirk-Kotfila

    Assistant Vice President for Strategy and Partnerships, NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education