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Helen Norris, CIO at Chapman University, discusses her journey to becoming a CIO and the evolving role of CIOs in higher education. She emphasizes the importance of integration and change advocacy in the current complex IT environment.
Norris also explores the potential of AI in various areas, such as advising, research, and administrative tasks. She highlights the need for explainability and privacy in AI implementation. Additionally, she discusses the challenges of managing content and data in higher education websites.
Takeaways
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"Now it's about, oh, all these systems are there. And what I need to do is bring them together, make sure they're secure, make sure they're used well, make sure that we're always scanning that environment and seeing what we need to change."
"Putting new tools in front of legacy systems to enhance their capabilities and provide better outcomes for students and faculty."
"Ensuring explainability in AI decision-making, especially in high-stakes areas like advising."
Chapters
00:00: Introduction and Background of Helen Norris
04:43: The Changing Role of CIOs in Higher Education
08:26: Balancing Process and Outcome in Decision-Making
12:56: Managing Change and Legacy Systems
16:21: The Potential of AI in Higher Education
19:40: Use Cases of AI in Higher Education
21:53: Academic Advisory Guidelines and Policies
22:10: Priorities at Chapman University
24:15: The Importance of IT Strategic Planning
25:08: Challenges of Content Management in Higher Education Websites
27:27: Advice for Upcoming IT Leaders in Higher Education