Artificial intelligence is no longer just a classroom tool. It is influencing graduation standards, assessment design, and institutional decision-making across higher education.
In this episode of Inspiration Moments, Lynn and Angelina examine what happens when AI moves from informal use to formal academic obligation. They discuss Purdue University’s decision to require AI competency for graduation, the growing use of AI in transfer credit evaluation, and why faculty voices are often missing from key AI decisions.
The conversation also explores the return of oral examinations as a practical response to generative AI, the risks of relying on enforcement tools, and the importance of clear governance before technology sets the rules.
This episode is for educators, academic leaders, and administrators who want to understand what is at stake, where governance must step in, and why betting on faculty authority is essential for protecting academic standards.

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