Generative AI is revolutionizing the way students learn, create, and prepare for their careers. This in-depth report, based on insights from US faculty, explores how AI is enhancing student engagement, improving academic outcomes, and bridging the gap between education and industry needs.

Drawing on quantitative and qualitative research from 668 faculty across the US, the study offers insights that reveal how generative AI can transform classrooms. This technology has the potential to empower students to connect ideas, express themselves, and build the confidence needed to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Additionally, the report addresses the varying sentiments regarding AI in the classroom, as well as barriers to its implementation in higher education institutions.

Faculty involved in the study report that creative projects and curricula allow students to bring complex ideas to life, solve intricate problems, and create connections that make learning personal and meaningful.
Generative AI has the potential to bridge the gap between education, skill development, and career readiness. By providing students with hands-on experience with technologies that are reshaping the workforce, AI literacy can foster adaptability, creative problem-solving, and critical digital skills that employers across various industries prioritize today. This literacy, along with creative skills, also enables students to pursue entrepreneurial initiatives and new forms of employment, ultimately striving for economic stability and equitable mobility.

By gathering insights directly from faculty, this report illustrates how practical, future-focused learning can equip students with technical expertise while fostering innovative thinking. By merging technology with creativity, faculty in higher education are creating environments where every student feels empowered, capable, and prepared to shape a future that reflects their boundless potential.

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