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February 13, 2026
Bonus: Making Campus Data Work for AI

Making Campus Data Work for AI

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About the Episode

About the Episode:

In this bonus episode, we revisit JC's conversation with Kelly Sinacola this week at the AI Engage Summit, where they break down the architecture behind an agentic campus—and what it truly means to be “AI-ready.” Agentic AI can only perform as well as the data ecosystem that powers it. As campuses move toward AI-driven operations, the institutions that succeed will be those that unify data, eliminate silos, and create real-time context that AI agents can understand and act on. (edited) 

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Enrollify is produced by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

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Dr. JeanCarlo (J.C.) Bonilla is an executive leader in educational technology and artificial intelligence.

Kelly brings over 15 years of experience in the higher education industry.

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