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How AI Change Actually Happens on Campus

Episode Summary

Mallory sits down with Dr. Nathan Pritts, Faculty Fellow for AI Strategy at the University of Arizona Global Campus, to unpack what real AI adoption looks like inside higher education. Moving beyond tools and policies, the conversation dives into the messy, human side of institutional change. Dr. Pritts shares how faculty-led experimentation, shared frameworks, and trust-building are essential to sustainable AI strategy. This episode is a must-listen for leaders navigating AI in higher education and evolving enrollment marketing and learning strategies.

Episode Notes

Mallory sits down with Dr. Nathan Pritts, Faculty Fellow for AI Strategy at the University of Arizona Global Campus, to unpack what real AI adoption looks like inside higher education. Moving beyond tools and policies, the conversation dives into the messy, human side of institutional change. Dr. Pritts shares how faculty-led experimentation, shared frameworks, and trust-building are essential to sustainable AI strategy. This episode is a must-listen for leaders navigating AI in higher education and evolving enrollment marketing and learning strategies. 

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