eCampus News
Dr. Cristi Ford
September 2, 2026
Giving faculty access to AI is only the beginning–institutions also need people who can help translate new capabilities into responsible teaching practice
Key points:
- Can institutions recognize and support instructional designers as part of their AI infrastructure?
- The hidden link between AI strategy and student retention
- Schools are building AI rules before they know the destination
- For more news on AI strategy, visit eCN’s AI in Education hub
Higher education institutions are investing significant time in selecting AI tools, developing policies, and encouraging faculty experimentation. Yet one of the most important parts of an institutional AI strategy may be receiving far less attention: the people who help educators connect technology to the realities of teaching.