InforMaven AI Update

05-02 InforMaven AI Update - Nick Potkalitsky

Dr. Nick Potkalitsky discusses why AI literacy is essential for all staff members, regardless of technical background. He explores how modern AI tools can be used through natural language rather than code, making them accessible across roles. The presentation highlights the need for critical thinking about AI outputs—understanding where data comes from, what assumptions are being made, and what may be omitted. It emphasizes that even basic training can help staff navigate this shift and build new forms of digital literacy for working with AI-generated content.

05-01 InforMaven AI Update - Nick Potkalitsky

In this segment from the full interview, Dr. Nick Potkalitsky talks about the “AI 2027” report, which explores a probable future of agentive AI, and he considers ways that technology may impact higher education operations. He discusses how tools capable of completing tasks like enrollment, hiring, and curriculum design may impact colleges and universities. Dr. Potkalitsky emphasizes the need for AI literacy, safe governance, and early preparation as institutions adapt to rapidly advancing technologies.

04-05 InforMaven AI Update - Ruth Slotnick

Dr. Ruth Slotnick reflects on her AI journey since 2022, emphasizing the importance of early experimentation, continuous learning, and staying engaged in the evolving AI landscape. She warns that resistance to AI adoption may put professionals and institutions at a disadvantage, urging higher education to prepare students for AI fluency and workforce readiness rather than waiting on the sidelines.

04-04 InforMaven AI Update - Ruth Slotnick

Dr. Ruth Slotnick discusses how AI can support accreditation and institutional effectiveness by assisting with data analysis, reporting, and copyediting, but emphasizes the necessity of human oversight. While AI tools can help assess alignment with accreditation standards and improve writing quality, they lack institutional context and should be used to enhance, not replace, professional expertise in assessment and accreditation work.

04-03 InforMaven AI Update - Ruth Slotnick

Dr. Ruth Slotnick discusses the importance of building a community of practice to support AI integration in higher education assessment, addressing the challenge of professionals working in isolation. She emphasizes the need for structured training, collaboration, and shared learning experiences to navigate the rapid advancements in AI, as existing institutional resources and guidelines remain inadequate.