College administrators are increasingly using AI chatbots for regulatory analysis, enrollment insights and communications, even as institutions scramble to formalize governance and security. Campus leaders described tools being used to draft strategic plans, summarize regulations and refine messaging, while a Gallup survey found one‑quarter of employed adults now use AI at least a few times a week and 60% of tech workers report frequent use. The dual trends—rapid operational adoption and uneven policy development—raise compliance, privacy and training questions for higher‑education leaders.