Lumina’s findings on student AI use and the broader employer readiness gap point to a looming operational challenge for institutions: aligning policy, instruction, and enrollment expectations in an AI-shaped environment. Students report frequent AI use while many say they lack clear guidance or compliance clarity, and employers report a persistent skills mismatch. At the same time, campus compliance burdens—particularly around ADA digital accessibility—are compressing timelines for learning-management updates, vendor remediation, and course materials redesign. The combined effect is increased demand on institutional capacity across IT, academic affairs, and student support. Together, the stories outline a near-term governance and operations test for higher ed: delivering clear, enforceable guidance and measurable skill development while meeting accessibility requirements and maintaining student success outcomes amid faster technology change.