AI can produce polished outputs, but leaders risk outsourcing cognitive work, hindering true knowledge formation. The challenge is using AI to expand thinking, not replace judgment, especially in higher education, safeguarding crucial human understanding and leadership responsibilities.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear scrutinizes university leadership, challenging a law dean hire against faculty wishes and a $1M athletic director job. This intervention, echoing past political influences on higher education, sparks concerns among professors about academic autonomy and budget priorities.
Ohio State University has named Ravi Bellamkonda as its new president. The board's decision to bypass a national search has sparked criticism from faculty groups over transparency and shared governance.
