A practical governance theme is emerging across higher education as institutions move from publishing AI policies to ensuring consistent implementation. A WCET-led event preview emphasizes that policy alone is insufficient as AI tools, academic integrity risks, and campus workflows change. The program framing highlights “campus readiness” needs: strategies for responsible AI governance that preserve academic freedom while clarifying accountability, oversight, and student expectations. It also calls for questions leaders can use to align AI policy with curriculum, assessment, and workforce development so students build AI fluency and compliance skills. For institutions already struggling with AI adoption, the agenda underscores operational follow-through—training faculty and staff, setting enforceable limits, and building processes to keep guidance current. The event also signals growing demand for shared campus playbooks and structured peer input on governance approaches.