By Michael Davenport, Associate Registrar, Office of the Registrar, The University of Arizona
AI use is becoming routine for students, even as campus rules remain uneven. Gallup reported in April 2026 that more than half of enrolled students say their institution either discourages or prohibits AI use, while EDUCAUSE’s 2026 research highlights misinformation, data use without consent, and loss of fundamental skills as top concerns.
Yet many institutions are still working out what responsible use looks like in practice.
- Does your institution have an AI governance/use policy? If so, were you or your teams involved?
- How have you, your office, or your institution navigated AI without guidance/structure?
- How are you or your team using AI and encouraging staff engagement with AI tools?
- What are some ways you are using AI in your work?
Our June AACRAO Collective Gathering on June 11, 2026, invites higher education professionals to compare notes on AI governance, practical use cases, staff engagement, and shared concerns around privacy, ethics, accuracy, and human judgment. Bring your questions, your examples, and your emerging lessons.
Webinar Details
Date/Time: June 11, 2026, 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Description: This collaborative discussion invites higher-education professionals to explore how artificial intelligence is beginning to shape teaching, learning, and administrative work across colleges and universities. Participants will reflect on AI’s potential to improve efficiency, decision-making, and student support, while also acknowledging common concerns around data privacy, ethics, accuracy, and the preservation of human judgment. It is known that many institutions are still experimenting or learning, making shared dialogue essential for clarifying practical use cases and realistic expectations. Overall, the discussion will encourage open exchange and collective learning for those in attendance.
Whiteboard activity:
- What excites you about AI?
- What concerns you about AI?
- What are ways you, your department, or institution are using AI?
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About the AACRAO Collective
Open to all AACRAO members, this regularly held virtual meeting is an opportunity to connect, exchange, and commune. A member moderator helps foster an open space for members to discuss whatever is on their minds regarding that month’s discussion topic.
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