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Cohort 7: September 10, 2026 - December 3, 2026
Cohort 7 is designed for leaders who are ready to take action during the academic year and begin implementing AI solutions within the current term. Starting shortly after Labor Day, this cohort provides a focused and structured experience that aligns with the rhythm of the fall semester.
Participants will move from understanding AI fundamentals to identifying high-impact opportunities within their institution, and ultimately to designing and piloting a practical AI initiative. The program is intentionally paced to allow for reflection, experimentation, and progress between sessions.
Ask Me Anything sessions are strategically placed to support key moments in the journey—early exploration, project design, and implementation—ensuring participants receive timely guidance and support when they need it most.
By the end of the cohort, participants will have a clearly defined and actionable AI solution that can be implemented, scaled, or further developed within their institution.
Cohort 7 Schedule
- September 10, 2026 Session 1: Getting Started with AI in Higher Education. Gain a strong foundation in artificial intelligence, including key concepts, terminology, and emerging trends. Explore how colleges are currently using AI and identify initial areas of opportunity within your institution.
- September 24, 2026 Ask Me Anything (AMA)
- October 8, 2026 Session 2: AI Tools and Applications for Teaching and Operations. Explore a range of AI tools and platforms that can support teaching, learning, student engagement, and administrative efficiency. Begin experimenting with tools that align with your role and institutional goals.
- October 29, 2026 Ask Me Anything (AMA)
- November 12, 2026 Session 3: Identifying Strategic Opportunities & Designing Your AI Initiative. Evaluate institutional needs and identify high-impact opportunities for AI integration. Define your capstone project, including goals, audience, and expected outcomes.
- November 19, 2026 Ask Me Anything (AMA)
- November 19, 2026 Session 4: Developing and Implementing AI Solutions. Begin building or piloting your AI initiative. Learn practical approaches to implementation, testing, and iteration while receiving feedback and support.
- December 3, 2026 Session 5: Capstone Presentations and Program Completion. Present your AI initiative, share lessons learned, and explore next steps for sustaining and scaling your work across your institution.
Capstone Project
Throughout the program, Fellows will design and implement a practical AI initiative tailored to their institutional needs. Projects may include:
- AI-supported student services solutions
- AI-enhanced teaching and learning tools
- Operational workflows powered by AI
- Institutional strategies for AI adoption
Key Outcomes
By the end of the program, Fellows will:
- Lead AI initiatives with clarity and confidence.
- Apply AI tools in practical, high-impact ways.
- Build collaboration across departments and teams.
- Design scalable and sustainable AI solutions.
- Contribute to innovation and transformation in higher education.
Program Cost
- Member Registration Fee: $997
- Nonmember Registration Fee: $1,500
Cancellation Policy. Cancellation notices must be sent via email to buck@league.org. Registration cancellations received by August 27, 2026, are eligible for a refund minus a $100 administrative fee. Registration cancellations received after August 27, 2026, are nonrefundable. Credit card refunds will be processed within three (3) business days of receipt; check/purchase order refunds will be processed within 30 days.
Payment Policy. Registration fees must be paid in full in order for registrants to participate. League AI Fellows registration payment may be made by check/purchase order through August 10, 2026; check/purchase order payments must be received by September 4, 2026. Payment may be made by credit card through September 4, 2026. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted.
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