AI in Higher Education Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/ai-in-higher-education AI in Higher Education explores current developments in artificial intelligence and their implications for colleges and universities. Episodes examine how AI can enhance teaching and learning, support student success, improve the delivery of student services, and increase institutional effectiveness and efficiency. The podcast also considers emerging challenges and questions surrounding the responsible use of AI in higher education, drawing on recent developments, research, and examples from institutions and organizations. Created by Ralph Aldredge, PhD, PE, Executive Associate Dean in the College of Engineering and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Davis. The podcast is created using a human-directed, AI-assisted production process. Artificial intelligence is used to assist with research, script development, and narration. Topics, editorial direction, and published content are reviewed and curated by Ralph Aldredge. © 2026 Ralph Aldredge 13d3615e-c84a-5757-a12f-c2bd2ec23e3f yes en Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:18:05 -0700 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:19:07 -0700 https://aihigheredtoday.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/NMbp6tMOibGEh_dmMaKCItkPSSPP61OoGlj7VJMj3Ss/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMzU4/NDc2OWViNzE3YTMz/MDJhNTJlN2JkNjU5/ODYwYS5wbmc.jpg AI in Higher Education https://aihigheredtoday.com episodic Ralph Aldredge, PhD, PE AI in Higher Education explores current developments in artificial intelligence and their implications for colleges and universities. Episodes examine how AI can enhance teaching and learning, support student success, improve the delivery of student services, and increase institutional effectiveness and efficiency. The podcast also considers emerging challenges and questions surrounding the responsible use of AI in higher education, drawing on recent developments, research, and examples from institutions and organizations. Created by Ralph Aldredge, PhD, PE, Executive Associate Dean in the College of Engineering and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Davis. The podcast is created using a human-directed, AI-assisted production process. Artificial intelligence is used to assist with research, script development, and narration. Topics, editorial direction, and published content are reviewed and curated by Ralph Aldredge. AI in Higher Education explores current developments in artificial intelligence and their implications for colleges and universities. artificial intelligence, higher education, AI in education, teaching and learning, student success, student services, institutional effectiveness, educational technology Ralph Aldredge No No How Universities Are Moving from AI Pilots to Student Support and Governance 1 1 How Universities Are Moving from AI Pilots to Student Support and Governance full e9a22718-f75c-40c4-9442-b8fce92ab45f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e7228db This episode examines how universities are moving from broad AI experimentation toward discipline-specific teaching pilots, AI-supported student services, and more deliberate governance. Examples include Cornell’s faculty-led pilots, UT Arlington’s instructional AI tutor, UT San Antonio’s RITA student-support assistant, and Cedarville’s career-preparation tools.

The episode also considers Georgetown’s AI Fellows initiative and the growing gap between institutional adoption, independent evidence, and protections for privacy, transparency, bias, and accountability. It closes with practical considerations for designing pilots, escalation pathways, and student partnerships.

This episode is intended for higher-education leaders, faculty, staff, and institutional teams evaluating responsible AI adoption.

TOPICS:
- Discipline-specific AI pilots in teaching and learning
- AI tutors designed to support student thinking
- AI-supported student services and human escalation
- AI tools for career preparation
- University AI governance and student partnerships
- Evidence, privacy, and accountability in higher-education AI

SOURCES:
- Cornell Chronicle — https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/09/ai-education-initiatives-emphasize-experimentation-balanced-use
- University of Texas at Arlington News Center — https://www.uta.edu/news/news-releases/2026/09/10/uta-develops-ai-tutor-that-teaches-not-tells
- UT San Antonio Academic Affairs News — https://provost.utsa.edu/news/2026/08/story/14-rita-pilot-expansion.html
- Georgetown University Office of the President — https://president.georgetown.edu/messages/ai-initiative-sep-2026/
- Cedarville University — https://www.cedarville.edu/news/2026/cedarville-combines-ai-tools-and-human-coaching-for-student-career-preparation
- Inside Higher Ed — https://www.insidehighered.com/news/governance/executive-leadership/2026/09/23/ai-use-funding-cuts-how-provosts-navigate-2026
- Student Defense — https://defendstudents.org/all/shape-ai-initiative-releases-guidance-on-ai-use-in-college-recruitment-and-enrollment-w84kg-t89e5
- Inside Higher Ed — https://www.insidehighered.com/news/tech-innovation/artificial-intelligence/2026/09/14/nonexistent-research-ais-benefits-education

DISCLOSURE:
This episode uses AI-generated narration.

EPISODE DATE:
September 28, 2026

COPYRIGHT:
© 2026 Ralph Aldredge. Original script and commentary. All rights reserved.

]]> This episode examines how universities are moving from broad AI experimentation toward discipline-specific teaching pilots, AI-supported student services, and more deliberate governance. Examples include Cornell’s faculty-led pilots, UT Arlington’s instructional AI tutor, UT San Antonio’s RITA student-support assistant, and Cedarville’s career-preparation tools.

The episode also considers Georgetown’s AI Fellows initiative and the growing gap between institutional adoption, independent evidence, and protections for privacy, transparency, bias, and accountability. It closes with practical considerations for designing pilots, escalation pathways, and student partnerships.

This episode is intended for higher-education leaders, faculty, staff, and institutional teams evaluating responsible AI adoption.

TOPICS:
- Discipline-specific AI pilots in teaching and learning
- AI tutors designed to support student thinking
- AI-supported student services and human escalation
- AI tools for career preparation
- University AI governance and student partnerships
- Evidence, privacy, and accountability in higher-education AI

SOURCES:
- Cornell Chronicle — https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/09/ai-education-initiatives-emphasize-experimentation-balanced-use
- University of Texas at Arlington News Center — https://www.uta.edu/news/news-releases/2026/09/10/uta-develops-ai-tutor-that-teaches-not-tells
- UT San Antonio Academic Affairs News — https://provost.utsa.edu/news/2026/08/story/14-rita-pilot-expansion.html
- Georgetown University Office of the President — https://president.georgetown.edu/messages/ai-initiative-sep-2026/
- Cedarville University — https://www.cedarville.edu/news/2026/cedarville-combines-ai-tools-and-human-coaching-for-student-career-preparation
- Inside Higher Ed — https://www.insidehighered.com/news/governance/executive-leadership/2026/09/23/ai-use-funding-cuts-how-provosts-navigate-2026
- Student Defense — https://defendstudents.org/all/shape-ai-initiative-releases-guidance-on-ai-use-in-college-recruitment-and-enrollment-w84kg-t89e5
- Inside Higher Ed — https://www.insidehighered.com/news/tech-innovation/artificial-intelligence/2026/09/14/nonexistent-research-ais-benefits-education

DISCLOSURE:
This episode uses AI-generated narration.

EPISODE DATE:
September 28, 2026

COPYRIGHT:
© 2026 Ralph Aldredge. Original script and commentary. All rights reserved.

]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Ralph Aldredge, PhD, PE Ralph Aldredge, PhD, PE 471 This episode examines how universities are moving from broad AI experimentation toward discipline-specific teaching pilots, AI-supported student services, and more deliberate governance. Examples include Cornell’s faculty-led pilots, UT Arlington’s instructional AI tutor, UT San Antonio’s RITA student-support assistant, and Cedarville’s career-preparation tools.

The episode also considers Georgetown’s AI Fellows initiative and the growing gap between institutional adoption, independent evidence, and protections for privacy, transparency, bias, and accountability. It closes with practical considerations for designing pilots, escalation pathways, and student partnerships.

This episode is intended for higher-education leaders, faculty, staff, and institutional teams evaluating responsible AI adoption.

TOPICS:
- Discipline-specific AI pilots in teaching and learning
- AI tutors designed to support student thinking
- AI-supported student services and human escalation
- AI tools for career preparation
- University AI governance and student partnerships
- Evidence, privacy, and accountability in higher-education AI

SOURCES:
- Cornell Chronicle — https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/09/ai-education-initiatives-emphasize-experimentation-balanced-use
- University of Texas at Arlington News Center — https://www.uta.edu/news/news-releases/2026/09/10/uta-develops-ai-tutor-that-teaches-not-tells
- UT San Antonio Academic Affairs News — https://provost.utsa.edu/news/2026/08/story/14-rita-pilot-expansion.html
- Georgetown University Office of the President — https://president.georgetown.edu/messages/ai-initiative-sep-2026/
- Cedarville University — https://www.cedarville.edu/news/2026/cedarville-combines-ai-tools-and-human-coaching-for-student-career-preparation
- Inside Higher Ed — https://www.insidehighered.com/news/governance/executive-leadership/2026/09/23/ai-use-funding-cuts-how-provosts-navigate-2026
- Student Defense — https://defendstudents.org/all/shape-ai-initiative-releases-guidance-on-ai-use-in-college-recruitment-and-enrollment-w84kg-t89e5
- Inside Higher Ed — https://www.insidehighered.com/news/tech-innovation/artificial-intelligence/2026/09/14/nonexistent-research-ais-benefits-education

DISCLOSURE:
This episode uses AI-generated narration.

EPISODE DATE:
September 28, 2026

COPYRIGHT:
© 2026 Ralph Aldredge. Original script and commentary. All rights reserved.

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