InforMaven AI Update

Join Dr. J.D. Mosley-Matchett, InforMaven’s Founder and CEO, for an enlightening look at the impact and potential that higher education administrators are discovering as AI transforms into a game-changing necessity for the people running our institutions of learning.

Each episode features insightful conversations with industry experts who demystify ground-breaking AI innovations and their profound impact on the way colleges and universities operate.

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Featured Episodes

Latest Episode

Episode 7 with
Dr. Bradley Coverdale

In this insightful episode of InforMaven AI Update, Dr. Nick Potkalitsky—author of AI in Education—discusses how agentive AI is reshaping everything from classroom assessments to institutional governance, urging higher ed leaders to prepare now for the rapidly evolving future. Drawing from his leadership in K–12 AI integration and his widely read Educating AI Substack articles, he explains why AI literacy isn’t just for coders and how faculty and staff can develop critical new skills to responsibly integrate intelligent applications and interpret AI-generated content. He also challenges colleges to abandon AI-free zones, collaborate more closely with K–12 institutions, and strategically evaluate vendor partnerships to ensure safe, equitable, and cost-effective AI adoption across campuses.

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Episode 06-00

June 2025
Featuring Dr. Will Miller

In this episode of InforMaven AI Update, Dr. Will Miller from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University explains the transformative role of AI in higher education, particularly in areas like accreditation, continuous improvement, and faculty support. Dr. Miller highlights how AI is streamlining tasks such as program reviews and curriculum design, while reshaping the way institutions approach student success and institutional research, ultimately freeing up time for more meaningful work and fostering a culture of innovation..

Episode 05-00

May 2025
Featuring Nicolas Potkalitsky, Ph.D.

In this insightful episode of InforMaven AI Update, Dr. Nick Potkalitsky—author of AI in Education—discusses how agentive AI is reshaping everything from classroom assessments to institutional governance, urging higher ed leaders to prepare now for the rapidly evolving future. Drawing from his leadership in K–12 AI integration and his widely read Educating AI Substack articles, he explains why AI literacy isn’t just for coders and how faculty and staff can develop critical new skills to responsibly integrate intelligent applications and interpret AI-generated content. He also challenges colleges to abandon AI-free zones, collaborate more closely with K–12 institutions, and strategically evaluate vendor partnerships to ensure safe, equitable, and cost-effective AI adoption across campuses.

Episode 04-00

April 2025
Featuring Ruth Slotnick, Ph.D.

This InforMaven AI Update interview is with Dr. Ruth Slotnick, an expert in higher education assessment who has been actively researching the use of AI since ChatGPT first amazed the world in 2022. In this full-length interview, Dr. Slotnick discusses several topics that include the roadblocks higher education institutions face when trying to integrate AI into assessment work, what institutions should consider when determining their readiness for AI in assessment, and how higher education leaders can build AI fluency and integration. She also considers what she wishes she had known in 2022 at the beginning of her AI journey.

Episode 03-00

March 2025
Featuring David M. DiSabito, Jr.

This episode of AI Update features David M. DiSabito Jr., a Professional Educator of Business Analytics and Information Management at Western New England University, where he serves as the AI Liaison to the College of Business and chairs its AI Working Group. His research focuses on integrating AI into academic assessment, with findings published in New Directions for Teaching and Learning — exploring how human-AI partnerships can enhance assessment methodologies. As the inventor of “Walter,” an AI-powered assessment tool, David aims to reduce unconscious bias and develop more precise rubrics while ensuring ethical AI implementation with a strong emphasis on privacy and transparency.

Episode 02-00

In this episode of AI Update, Dr. Joseph Levy discusses the role of AI in higher education administration, emphasizing the need for administrators to engage with AI tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. He shares his personal experiences with various AI tools, highlights the importance of leveraging AI for institutional effectiveness, and offers advice for administrators on overcoming technological reluctance. The conversation underscores the necessity of understanding AI’s potential while keeping the human element in decision-making processes.