“From Novice to Leader: Navigating AI Adoption in Student Affairs” SA Voices Podcast

SA Voices, the official podcast of NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, features Dr. Claire Brady, President of Glass Half Full Consulting, in its recent episode titled “From Novice to Leader: Navigating AI Adoption in Student Affairs.”

Hosted by Dr. Jill Creighton, this thoughtful conversation explores how student affairs professionals can move from AI curiosity to confident, strategic adoption. Grounded in NASPA’s new report, The Transformative Potential of AI in Student Affairs, the discussion highlights how AI can enhance—not replace—human connection while advancing student success.

“AI should give us back the time and bandwidth to do the work only humans can do—mentoring, advocating, and building belonging,” says Dr. Brady.

Key Takeaways:

• A Four-Phase Framework for AI Integration: A clear roadmap to help higher ed leaders responsibly scale AI use across student affairs functions.

• Reclaiming Time for Human Work: How AI can reduce repetitive tasks, freeing staff to focus on mentoring, advocacy, and high-impact engagement.

• Starting Where You Are: Whether you're an AI skeptic or an early adopter, discover how to build a culture of learning and experimentation.

Listen to the full episode:
From Novice to Leader: Navigating AI Adoption in Student Affairs

Learn more about Dr. Brady’s work: https://www.DrClaireBrady.com