Data Trust & Information Resilience

During this one-hour, collaborative virtual session, national AI expert Dr. Robert Clougherty will lead us as we explore a reality many organizations are discovering the hard way:

AI can’t scale safely without trusted data.

We’ll talk about what “data trust” actually means—quality, consistency, lineage, and shared definitions—along with the collaboration required between IT, IR, and functional offices to make that trust real. We’ll also discuss how privacy, ethics, and compliance boundaries shape what AI can (and shouldn’t) do when data is uncertain or fragmented.

We’ll explore questions such as:

• How do we develop data trust so AI can be safely and effectively scaled?
• Where are the biggest “definition gaps” at your organization (terms, measures, and reporting inconsistencies)?
• What’s one small step you could take this year to improve data resilience without launching a massive program?

Whether you’re early in the AI journey or already piloting tools, this session is designed to help you strengthen the foundation that makes everything else possible.

We look forward to continuing the conversation with you.

Agenda:

• In the News
  A quick look at AI headlines and what they might mean for higher ed.
• Topic Presentation
  A short, organization-facing frame on the month’s theme (no deep tech dives required).
• Question of the Month
  Guided discussion where you share what’s happening (or not happening yet) at your organization.
• Latest from AFIT
  Updates, resources, and opportunities from the broader AFIT community.

Who's Invited: 

AFIT's AI Community of Practice is a collaborative space where higher education professionals can share, learn, and explore how AI is transforming higher education. (You don't have to have a technical background to participate in this community.)

• AFIT community members can attend for free using the AFIT Community Member ticket. 
• Non-Members: If you aren't an AFIT member, you can access this event by registering for the Guest ticket.