Webinar-AI in U.S. Higher Education: Transforming Student Success and Campus Operations
Discover how Generative AI is reshaping higher education in this exclusive webinar. Mary Strain, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Strategist at AWS, shares real-world use cases—from enhancing classroom learning to boosting fundraising efforts—along with guidance on responsible adoption, effective governance, and creating AI-ready institutions. This session offers a valuable opportunity to position your institution or organization for success in the AI-driven future.
Among the topics discussed are:
Implementation of Safeguards based on your use cases and responsible AI policies
- Pillars for the Responsible Use of AI
- Foundations of an AI-ready institution or association
- Current challenges
- Governance: Educause Assessment
- Generative AI use cases across higher education
- Virtual Tutor for students
- AI-Assisted Financial Aid
- Transcript Processing
- College Athletics: Recruitment
- Fundraising
About the Presenter:
Mary Strain leads business development activities for artificial intelligence and machine learning for public sector organizations at AWS. Mary began her career as a middle school teacher in The Bronx, NY. Since that time, she has had leadership roles in education and government technology organizations. Mary has advised K-12 and higher education institutions, as well as state and local governments, on innovative policies and practices in competency-based assessment, curriculum design, micro credentials, and workforce development initiatives. As an advisor to technology firms, higher education institutions, and state agencies, she has been at the leading edge of bringing innovative technology to education for two decades. Mary holds a BA from Fordham University and an MPA from The City University of New York.