In a new article for Inside Higher Ed, Ray Schroeder outlines the latest generation of AI—agentic AI—and how it can be used in the postsecondary setting. Schroeder explains that agentic AI differs from the “passive research assistant” nature of generative AI by acting more like a “project manager” that is capable of planning and executing processes from simple commands. In student recruitment and admissions, these tools are capable of engaging prospective students 24/7 with tailored outreach, he writes, while in teaching and learning, they function as autonomous tutors that can adapt to each student’s learning pace and style. In his concluding notes, the author encourages readers to experiment with these tools as they become available and consider who at their institution is responsible for “leading the move to agentic AI.”
