Managing the Strategic Transformation of Higher Education through Artificial Intelligence

Babu George () and Ontario Wooden
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Babu George: School of Business, Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS 39096, USA
Ontario Wooden: University College Division of Academic and Student Affairs, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA

Administrative Sciences, 2023, vol. 13, issue 9, 1-20

Abstract: Considering the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and their potential implications for the higher education sector, this article seeks to critically evaluate the strategic adoption of AI in the framework of “smart universities”. We envisage these innovative institutions as the imminent evolution in higher education, harnessing AI and quantum technologies to reshape academic and administrative processes. The core presumption is that through such integration, universities can achieve personalized learning trajectories, enhanced accessibility, economic efficiency, and a boost in overall operational performance. However, venturing into this new educational paradigm necessitates a thorough exploration of potential pitfalls, including questions surrounding educational quality, potential job losses, risks of bias, privacy breaches, and safety concerns. Our primary objective is to offer a balanced assessment to aid stakeholders in making informed strategic decisions about endorsing and advancing the smart university model. A pivotal factor in this discourse is the acceptance of qualifications from AI-enriched institutions by employers, a variable that may drastically redefine the education sector’s trajectory. Within the context of a comprehensive analysis of its broader societal impact, this article also delves into the ramifications of AI-driven innovations for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Keywords: artificial intelligence; smart university; strategic management; digital transformation; educational sustainability; HBCUs; quantum technologies; change management; future of education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L M M0 M1 M10 M11 M12 M14 M15 M16 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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