In this episode of the Student-Centered, host Zackery Tucker has a conversation with Ava AI, an artificial intelligence persona, to explore the evolving role of AI in the world of Student Affairs — from everyday strategies that save time and improve decision-making, to deeper questions about ethics, equity, and the human connection that defines education.

The episode is a recording of a virtual conversation with the AI tool ChatGPT using the Everway Read&Write tool about AI use in Student Affairs work.

Whether you’re curious about practical applications of AI in advising, programming, and assessment — or you’re wrestling with questions about what it means for the future of higher education — this conversation offers both insight and inspiration.

✨ Key Topics:

• Innovative uses of AI in Student Affairs
• Ethical considerations and FERPA concerns
• Strategies for AI-assisted reflection and decision-making
• Preparing students to use AI responsibly
• The balance between innovation and human connection

📘 Join us as we imagine a future where AI doesn’t replace Student Affairs — it empowers it.