Colleges are formalizing AI governance as libraries and IT offices launch literacy and oversight programs to manage classroom use, student privacy and research integrity. Campus libraries at institutions such as Bryn Mawr are positioning themselves as AI sandboxes—providing training, vetted tools and guidelines—while IT leaders warn of unvetted 'shadow AI' that faculty and staff adopt outside official procurement. Administrators are balancing instruction on generative AI’s pedagogical benefits with policies to mitigate academic‑integrity risks, data leaks and vendor compliance. The combined library‑IT approach emphasizes transparent review processes, data governance and faculty‑driven pilot programs to normalize responsible use.
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