Jenay Robert is a research manager at EDUCAUSE. Her areas of interest include the future of education and work, equitable and inclusive education and work, social and cultural influences on teaching and learning, and ethical data practices. Recently, Jenay has been interested in how the recent proliferation of AI tools is impacting higher education. Jenay holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from The Pennsylvania State University.
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded in day-to-day work across higher education, institutions face growing challenges in aligning its use with organizational strategy. This episode explores the need for coordinated leadership, clear guidance, and ongoing learning to help employees use AI responsibly, confidently, and effectively while managing emerging risks and opportunities.
The 2026 EDUCAUSE Impact of AI on Learning Assessment Report examines AI’s impact on learning assessment, highlighting growing adoption, evolving practices, and the need for clearer policies and stronger AI literacy in higher education
The 2026 EDUCAUSE Teaching and Learning Horizon Report highlights how artificial intelligence, enrollment pressures, policy shifts, and sustainability concerns are reshaping instructional practice and institutional strategy.
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