AI & Student Affairs: Strategies, Applications & Best Practices For Efficiencies & Retention

Description  Overview “Student affairs is one of the most difficult jobs on campus as it requires immense human labor. This is in part due to its complexity, which AI may be able to address at scale. AI can handle rote work and free student affairs professionals to engage in more personal and complex activities.”― Justin Klutka, Nathan Ackerly, & Andrew J. Magda, Learning HouseArtificial Intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential for higher education, particularly in student affairs. Institutions and individuals actively engaging with AI stand to gain a significant advantage in an ever-changing technological landscape. AI's application in higher education sparks diverse opinions: some envision a greatly improved campus life, while others fear it could undermine their roles. Despite this, student affairs, often overlooked in these discussions, can benefit significantly from AI on macrocosmic and microcosmic levels. Embracing AI's capabilities can lead to substantial advancements in this field.In our upcoming webinar, we explore the role of AI in enhancing student services. We'll explore how AI fosters collaboration among those addressing the complex needs of today's college students. AI's impact is far-reaching—it can improve student recruitment and retention, facilitate teamwork among faculty and staff, and lead to better employment outcomes for graduates. However, the successful integration of this disruptive technology requires navigating potential pitfalls.This session promises to be engaging and enlightening, focusing on the opportunities and challenges AI presents for student affairs professionals. These professionals must understand how to incorporate AI into student services efficiently. Our webinar is designed to address these challenges, offering insights and strategies for harnessing AI's full potential in the dynamic student affairs environment. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of AI's role in shaping the future of higher education. Objectives Review what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how it developed. Discern how AI can complement and augment the delivery of student services. Explore how AI can enhance student satisfaction and retention. Learn how to integrate AI into student interactions at all levels successfully. Identify what to avoid when integrating AI into the delivery of student services. Discover how AI can make student affairs professionals' jobs more satisfying and less stressful. Investigate how student affairs professionals can use AI to better collaborate with their academic counterparts. Who Should Attend Student Services/Affairs Orientation and Advising Admissions and Recruitment Student Financial Assistance Student Support Services Alumni Affairs/Placement Services Enrollment Management Registrar Any educator interested in learning more about AI and its transformative potential in the educational landscape.