AI Adoption in Higher Education: Insights from the Complete College America Convening

At the Complete College America (CCA) conference, T3 Advisory explored how institutions are navigating AI adoption through an informal poll of 72 attendees. The findings reveal a spectrum of adoption stages, with most participants actively “exploring” AI to enhance academics, student success, and operations, while a smaller group remains in the “observing” phase. Academic Affairs stood out as the primary area of focus, particularly in teaching and learning, with community colleges leading the way in innovative applications. These insights underscore both the opportunities and challenges in leveraging AI across higher education, as institutions transition from experimentation to implementation.