Mastering the Next

Ep. 57: When AI Meets Old Governance: Canadian Higher Ed at a Crossroads

Episode Summary

As Canadian higher education faces unprecedented financial pressures and rapid technological change, AI has emerged as both a solution and a challenge. In this episode, Dr. Andre De Freitas, Founder of EdVisingU, joins Ray to explore how AI is reshaping governance, teaching, and student engagement across Canadian universities and colleges. From the risks of top-down decision-making to the urgency of embedding AI literacy in every classroom, Andre shares candid insights on how institutions must adapt without compromising their core values.

Episode Notes

As Canadian higher education faces unprecedented financial pressures and rapid technological change, AI has emerged as both a solution and a challenge. In this episode, Dr. Andre De Freitas, Founder of EdVisingU, joins Ray to explore how AI is reshaping governance, teaching, and student engagement across Canadian universities and colleges. From the risks of top-down decision-making to the urgency of embedding AI literacy in every classroom, Andre shares candid insights on how institutions must adapt without compromising their core values. 

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