Balancing Innovation and Integrity: AI Integration in Liberal Arts College Administration
Abstract
This paper explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and higher education administration, focusing on liberal arts colleges (LACs). It examines AI's opportunities and challenges in academic and student affairs, legal compliance, and accreditation processes, while also addressing the ethical considerations of AI deployment in mission-driven institutions. Considering AI's value pluralism and potential allocative or representational harms caused by algorithmic bias, LACs must ensure AI aligns with its mission and principles. The study highlights other strategies for responsible AI integration, balancing innovation with institutional values.
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@article{arxiv.2503.05747,
title = {Balancing Innovation and Integrity: AI Integration in Liberal Arts College Administration},
author = {Ian Olivo Read},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2503.05747},
year = {2025}
}
Comments
Number of Pages: 19; Number of Figures: 3. This submission explores AI integration in liberal arts college administration, focusing on academic and student affairs. It addresses ethical, legal, and institutional alignment issues. For related discussions, see: Friedler et al. (2016), Katsamakas et al. (2024), {\L}odzikowski et al. (2023), Zhang et al. (2024)