

What Global Universities Can Teach Us About AI & Academic Standards - with Dr. William Lightfoot, Dean, College of Business, Westcliff University
Jun 19, 2025
38:13
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In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,
YOUR guest is Dr. William Lightfoot, Dean, College of Business, Westcliff University
YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
- How does Dr. Lightfoot define academic integrity & why does he see it as "what we do"?
- What challenges come with having students from 120 different countries & 85% international F1 students?
- How is Westcliff embracing AI as a "thought partner" & helping faculty overcome their fears?
- What is the SMART program & how does it foster real-world collaboration?
- How does a B Corp university measure success & prove academic standards beyond enrollment numbers?
Topics include:
- Academic integrity as following through & doing what you say you're going to do
- The importance of patience & understanding in a multicultural learning environment
- Using AI as a creative tool for research, teaching & student projects
- The challenge of detecting AI misuse across three layers: direct use, integrated tools & translations
- Building collaboration skills through real client projects with faculty mentors
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