AI-Tech for Enterprise Steering Committee
Guiding next-phase AI at UW–Madison
What the committee does
The committee advises university leaders on AI strategy and investments, reviews AI proposals from administrative units and helps ensure that AI tools and platforms align with institutional priorities. It also supports AI literacy across administrative units and serves as a shared forum for best practices, emerging trends and implementation challenges.
Committee responsibilities
Strategic alignment
Review AI projects for alignment with institutional goals and enterprise-wide relevance.
Resource endorsement
Endorse projects that require financial and resource commitments.
Prioritization
Focus on high-impact projects and help units make informed decisions about AI adoption.
Platform governance
Recommend approved platforms to prevent tool sprawl and clarify appropriate uses of AI in administrative work.
Core principles
Clear communication
The committee sets clear expectations and safety measures while balancing flexibility with accountability.
Coordination, not gatekeeping
The committee drives innovation across campus by investing in shared solutions that unite efforts.
Influence-based authority
The committee works through recommendations rather than mandates and shares ideas broadly across the institution.
Responsible transparency
The committee encourages shared responsibility for AI use to maximize benefits and reduce risks.