Management of Strategic Transformation in Higher Education: Artificial Intelligence and the Smart Universities

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Title: Management of Strategic Transformation in Higher Education: Artificial Intelligence and the Smart Universities
Language: English
Authors: Khadijeh Ghanbariha, Mohammad Ghahramani, Mohammadreza Gholipour
Source: Journal of Educators Online. 2026 23(1).
Availability: Journal of Educators Online. Grand Canyon University, 23300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017. e-mail: CIRT@gcu.edu. Web site: https://www.thejeo.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Change, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Uses in Education, Technology Integration, Efficiency, College Administration, Strategic Planning, College Planning, Technological Advancement, Learning Management Systems, Universities
ISSN: 1547-500X
Abstract: Given the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential implications for higher education, this article seeks to critically evaluate the strategic adoption of AI in the framework of smart universities. In this article, innovative institutions are perceived to be an imminent transformation in higher education that utilizes AI and emerging technologies to transform academic leadership and administrative processes. The main assumption is that through such integration, universities can achieve personalized learning pathways, economic efficiency, and overall performance improvement. However, entering this new educational paradigm requires a thorough examination of potential challenges such as questions regarding educational quality, job loss, bias risk, privacy violations, and security concerns. The main goal of this article is to provide a balanced assessment to assist stakeholders in making informed strategic decisions regarding the endorsement and advancement of the smart university model. A pivotal factor in this discourse is the acceptance by employers of academic credentials that include AI, a variable that may significantly redefine the education sector. Within a comprehensive analysis of its broader social impact, this article also delves into the implications of AI-based innovations for universities.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1499237
Database: ERIC
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