The issue is no longer simply whether colleges and universities are technologically capable or technically compliant. It is whether they are prepared for what comes next.
The University of Florida picked a president with experience at a neighboring flagship while Northwestern University hired its new leader away from another Big 10 institution.
Students regularly rely on AI to better understand complex course material, save time and improve grades. Sometimes, their instution discourages or bans its use.
Let's be honest, the term "higher education" is a misleading and hierarchical label that elevates traditional college pathways over equally valid trade and career pathways.