Scaling AI in Higher Ed: Lessons From 100 Institutions on How to Build an AI Network

Monday, April 7, 2025 11:20 AM to 12:00 PM · 40 min. (America/Los_Angeles)
Room 8, Exhibit Hall E-G
Panel
Higher EducationAI/MLImplementation StrategiesCase Studies of Innovation in Action

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Scaling AI across siloed organizations and entire sectors remains an open challenge, but one that we are tackling together. One year ago, 100 colleges and universities launched an AI Learning Network with a bold vision: to foster Knowledge Sharing and Learning, build Capacity, and drive Collaborative Projects and Research.

Now, as we wrap up our first year, the results speak for themselves—over 10,000 total registrations, 30+ hours of content delivered, and a proven methodology for scaling AI use, understanding, and adoption. Join us as we break down:

  • How we introduced AI services and providers to thousands of engaged participants
  • The monthly formula and cadence that enabled us to deliver live, high-impact content every week
  • The dramatic shift in AI adoption among faculty and staff—how many were using it daily 8 months ago vs. today?
  • The most common concerns and insights from a diverse pool of practitioners, backed by both qualitative and quantitative data.

This is more than just a recap—it’s a playbook for the future of AI in higher education.

Channels
Higher Ed Systems
Track
Entrepreneur TrackAdoption & Procurement LeadersHigher Ed Faculty & Administrative LeadersUniversity, College, & Academia Systems Leaders
Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)D10The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) is an association of more than 700 nonprofit independent colleges and universities, state-based councils of independent colleges, and other higher education affiliates, that works to support college and university leadership, advance institutional excellence, and enhance public understanding of independent higher education’s contributions to society. CIC is the premier national organization that focuses on providing resources and support to leaders of independent colleges and universities and state-based councils. CIC offers conferences, networks, publications, and other programs and services that help independent institutions improve educational quality, administrative and financial performance, student outcomes, and institutional visibility. It conducts the largest annual conferences of college and university presidents and of chief academic officers in the United States. Founded in 1956, CIC is headquartered at One Dupont Circle in Washington, DC. See more at cic.edu.

Registered attendees

Adina Gray
Adina Gray
Business School Faculty | AI for Education AdvocateThompson Rivers University (Canada)
Aimee Sapp
Aimee Sapp
PresidentMeredith College
Alison Gurganus
Alison Gurganus
Faculty Specialist for Emerging Technology & President of the Council of Chief LibrariansSan Diego Community College Distrct/Mesa College

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