“Researching the AI Landscape” AI for U Podcast
The AI for U Podcast welcomes Dr. Claire Brady, President of Glass Half Full Consulting, for a practical and future-focused conversation with host Brian Piper on how higher education institutions can move from AI curiosity to confident, ethical adoption.
In this episode, titled “Researching the AI Landscape,” Dr. Brady draws on her widely circulated NASPA report The Transformative Potential of AI in Student Affairs to share real-world use cases and a four-phase framework for AI adoption. The discussion highlights how colleges and universities can integrate AI responsibly—building literacy, scaling smart solutions, and keeping student success at the center.
“The real power of AI in higher education isn’t in the technology itself,” says Dr. Brady. “It’s in how we use it to make our institutions more human, equitable, and effective.”
Key Takeaways:
A Strategic Framework for AI Integration: Claire outlines four key phases—rapid implementation, capacity building, scaling, and transformation—to guide institutions through responsible adoption.
Ethics and Equity at the Core: Learn how transparency, equity, and data stewardship can shape sustainable, mission-driven AI practices.
Campus Innovation in Action: From Furman’s AI-powered well-being coach to D’Youville’s holistic AI strategy, explore how campuses are using AI to drive student success.
Listen to the full episode:
Researching the AI Landscape — AI for U Podcast
Learn more about Dr. Brady’s work: https://www.DrClaireBrady.com
