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July 28, 2026
Episode 101: Why Strategy Should Come Before Tools

Why Strategy Should Come Before Tools

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About the Episode

About the Episode:

Artificial intelligence is changing how higher education teams work, but successful AI adoption is about much more than choosing the right tools. In this episode, Allison sits down with Tina Miller,  Executive Director of Creative and Communications at Arizona State University's Enterprise Technology Division and founder of the AI Beacon Network. Tina shares how her team achieved 100% AI adoption, why most organizations approach AI implementation backwards, and what leaders can do to help their teams move from experimentation to meaningful adoption.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • [3:06] How ASU benchmarks their AI usage and how they achieved 100% adoption
  • [9:11] Laying the foundation for ASU’s AI adoption framework
  • [16:55] Higher ed leaders modeling their teams’ AI usage and behavior
  • [21:57] Why schools must have an AI-forward mindset to remain competitive

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Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at Siena College and Host of The Application

Tina Miller is the Executive Director of Creative and Communications at Arizona State University’s Enterprise Technology (IT division).

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