Ahead of our online 'HE Governance and Artificial Intelligence (AI)' event for our members, Nina Langlie, Strategic Consultancy Manager, shares her thoughts about this quickly evolving area and the importance of leadership during times of change.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the next big disruptor to businesses, and we’re beginning to see the deep effects it will have on higher education, for instance in administration, teaching, assessment, and student support. As with any fast-evolving technology, AI might seem difficult to understand, but it is a vital topic for strategic leaders to consider and even embrace. As institutions work to understand the opportunities and possible pitfalls in this area, Advance HE will bring together strategic leaders and governors to talk about AI’s implications for their institutions.
AI allows stakeholders from across an institution to access insights from data that is aggregated and analysed in real time. Lecturers, researchers, and administrative staff can see and share trends about student engagement, outcomes and needs at the same time as the senior leadership team.
When thoughtfully utilised, this power helps senior leaders take evidence-based decisions about students’ needs and market changes with more agility. AI-generated reports and dashboards can enable institutions to demonstrate student outcomes and identify underperforming courses and struggling students to allow for proactive interventions.
