The AI University: Rethinking Learning, Teaching, and Operations

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Lev Gonick, CIO at ASU ET; Leah Belsky, VP and General Manager of Education at OpenAI; and Ed Clark, Chief Information Officer at the CSU Office of the Chancellor. The conversation was moderated by Claire Zau, Partner and AI Lead at GSV Ventures.

The session explored how AI is poised to fundamentally reshape the future of higher education. From scaling personalized learning experiences to streamlining administrative operations, panelists shared practical insights and forward-looking strategies for integrating AI across the university ecosystem. The conversation also addressed ethical considerations, the importance of human-centered design, and what institutional leaders must do now to prepare for an AI-driven future in academia.