The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President

An Update from the Provost and Executive Vice President | February 2026Academic Matters

Among the many factors driving change in higher education, few are garnering more attention than artificial intelligence. Concerns, issues, challenges, and opportunities abound with AI. During my visit with the Robert Holland Faculty Senate earlier this month, College of Arts and Sciences Senator Kimberly Kelly posed a very good question about AI and its use and impact on our campus. I thought I would expand on my answer here.