# Ep. 84: Skeptics Welcome: A Practical Path to Purposeful AI Adoption

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Podcast: [Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO — with Jaime Hunt](https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-higher-ed-cmo-with-jaime-hunt-5344955)
Published: 2025-08-01T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO, host Jaime Hunt sits down with Nikki Ferrell, Associate Director of Online Enrollment Marketing and Communications at Miami University, to explore how higher education institutions can adopt AI ethically and intentionally. They reflect on past tech disruptions—like the chaotic rollout of university websites and social media—and offer strategies to prevent similar pitfalls with AI. Nikki shares how Miami University is proactively building a responsible, inclusive AI implementation framework grounded in transparency and ongoing education. Whether you're just starting to think about AI or already experimenting with tools, this episode is packed with practical advice.

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