AI in higher education is no longer an experiment—it’s becoming the backbone of equitable learning systems. From California’s statewide AI tutoring program to global reforms in assessment and adult learning, colleges are redefining innovation around access, ethics, and educator leadership. This issue spotlights how faculty-led AI literacy and thoughtful policy are shaping a future where technology expands opportunity rather than replacing human connection.
AI is no longer an experiment—it’s infrastructure. This week’s brief spotlights systemwide adoption across higher education, from California’s historic AI tutoring rollout to Coursera’s integration inside ChatGPT. Faculty now stand at the center of this transition: success depends not on the platforms themselves but on the readiness, reflection, and integrity guiding their use. Policy compliance, faculty capacity, and platform governance define this next phase of intelligent learning.
In this episode of Betting on Me: Inspiration Moments, Lynn F. Austin explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education—from faculty empowerment and governance to strategic literacy and institutional transformation. Tune in for timely insights and forward-thinking perspectives designed to guide educators, leaders, and changemakers in the digital age.
