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AI Use Cases in Higher Education: A Community Handbook
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Dr. Aviva Legatt, Founder of EdGenerative | www.EdGenerative.com
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aviva@avivalegatt.com | Forbes Contributor | Affiliated Faculty, University of Pennsylvania
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Connect with Dr. Aviva Legatt on LinkedIn
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ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
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This handbook is a free, community-driven resource cataloging real-world and proposed use cases for artificial intelligence in higher education. Inspired by Lance Eaton's groundbreaking Syllabi Policies for Generative AI Repository, this resource aims to be the go-to reference for AI implementation examples across all areas of college and university operations.
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To view the use cases, select the "Use Cases" tab.
For data on AI adoption, see "Key Statistics."
For research and reports, see "Resources & Reports."
For Dr. Legatt's Forbes articles on AI in higher education, see the "Forbes Articles" tab.
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HOW TO USE THIS RESOURCE
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Each use case is categorized by functional area (Teaching, Assessment, Student Support, etc.), marked as either "Validated" (implemented and documented with a source URL) or "Proposed" (suggested based on research and emerging practice), and includes the institution(s), AI tool(s), and a brief description. Use the filter dropdowns to sort by category, status, or institution.
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CONTRIBUTE YOUR USE CASE - SUBMIT YOUR USE CASE HERE
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If you have an AI use case from your institution that you would like to share, please use the submission form above. Submissions will be reviewed and added within 48 hours. Please do not request editing access to this document.
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Sign up for Dr. Aviva Legatt's Substack newsletter for updates on new use cases, analysis of AI trends in higher education, and community insights.
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ABOUT THE CURATOR
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Dr. Aviva Legatt is the Founder of EdGenerative (www.EdGenerative.com), Affiliated Faculty at the University of Pennsylvania, and a Forbes contributor covering the intersection of education, AI, and leadership. She advises boards, presidents, and systems on AI governance, AI adoption, and AI microcredentials. She created this resource for educators, administrators, and researchers looking to understand how AI is being used across higher education.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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This resource was inspired by Lance Eaton's Syllabi Policies for Generative AI Repository (https://bit.ly/Syllabi-AI-Policies), a pioneering open resource that has helped thousands of educators navigate AI policy development. Use cases in this handbook draw from publicly available case studies, institutional announcements, peer-reviewed research, and Dr. Legatt's Forbes reporting.
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DISCLAIMER
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URLs and case study details were accurate at the time of compilation. Websites and institutional programs may change. Users are encouraged to verify links and details before citing.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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You are viewing the AI Use Case Community Handbook.
You can find my
AI Usage Policy resource here
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Created: February 11, 2026 | You are welcome to share this resource freely with attribution to Dr. Aviva Legatt / EdGenerative.
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