The data explosion of the past decade has ushered in another era of innovation, as evidenced by the rapid popularity of ChatGPT, a generative AI tool that recently took the world by storm. The potential for algorithms to impact and improve workflows has never been greater, yet many institutions are struggling to effectively use the data they have, much less reap the benefits of cutting-edge applications. It’s time for that to change. AI and advanced analytics can and must serve as trusted advisors for all parts of the higher education ecosystem.
