Jon Allen
Associate Vice President CIO & CISO,
Baylor University
Facilitated Discussion: AI Governance
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 8:00AM–8:45AM PT | Pacific Ballroom A, Second Floor
Session Type:
Breakout Session
Delivery Format:
Presentation/Panel
This session was an impromptu facilitated discussion.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping higher education, from classroom instruction and research workflows to student services and institutional decision making. Universities and colleges are embracing generative and agentic AI tools at an unprecedented pace, often without consistent oversight, shared accountability, or clear risk management practices. This session explores why AI governance has become a critical priority for higher education security and privacy professionals and how institutions can respond without slowing innovation or academic freedom. Attendees will learn how unchecked AI adoption introduces unique risks to higher education, including student data privacy exposure, research integrity concerns, intellectual property loss, model bias, and security vulnerabilities. The session will move beyond theory to present a practical, scalable governance approach designed specifically for academic environments.
