How AI Change Actually Happens on Campus
From Higher Ed Pulse by Mallory Willsea
April 13, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 300
About this episode
The episode explores the complexities of AI adoption in higher education through a conversation with Dr. Nathan Pritts.
Mallory sits down with Dr. Nathan Pritts, Faculty Fellow for AI Strategy at the University of Arizona Global Campus, to unpack what real AI adoption looks like inside higher education. Moving beyond tools and policies, the conversation dives into the messy, human side of institutional change. Dr. Pritts shares how faculty-led experimentation, shared frameworks, and trust-building are essential to sustainable AI strategy. This episode is a must-listen for leaders navigating AI in higher education and evolving enrollment marketing and learning strategies.
People in this episode
Host: Mallory Willsea
Guest: Dr. Nathan Pritts
Topics covered
- AI adoption
- higher education
- institutional change
- faculty-led experimentation
- trust-building
- enrollment marketing
- learning strategies
Keywords
- AI strategy
- higher education
- institutional change
- faculty experimentation
- trust-building
- enrollment marketing
- learning strategies
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Arizona Global Campus
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