Cautious Optimism: AI Integration on College Campuses

How are higher education business officers integrating artificial intelligence into their work? Join NACUBO's Liz Clark, vice president, policy and research, and Lindsay Wayt, senior director of business intelligence, as they discuss how AI is moving from experimentation to everyday practice across campus operations. They explore new survey insights, emerging use cases, and the opportunities and risks AI presents—from automation and data-informed decision-making to governance, ethics, and ROI. The conversation highlights how business officers can approach AI with cautious optimism while planning strategically for the future. Additional Resources Connect with Liz on LinkedIn Connect with Lindsay on LinkedIn Check out the 5 Things Business Officers Can Do to Support AI Use Read more about the AI survey report Learn more with the Actionable Insights for AI Series (May 12—26) Check out NACUBO's webpage on Artificial Intelligence in the Business Office Check out NACUBO's other podcasts! Career Conversations CBO Speaks

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Cautious Optimism: AI Integration on College Campuses is an episode from NACUBO In Brief by National Association of College and University Business Officers.

This episode is 29:21 long.

This episode was published on Jan 26, 2026.

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