AcOps in 2026: The Provost Perspective

What are provosts actually focused on heading into the next two years and what does that mean for academic operations? Coursedog partnered with Hanover Research to survey 200 provosts, vice provosts, VPAAs, and CAOs across the United States and Canada to learn about their priorities, pain points, and vision for AI.

The findings reveal a sector at a clear inflection point. Enrollment pressure and curriculum alignment are driving the agenda. Technology stacks are fragmented and everyone knows it. And AI, while not yet operationally embedded at most institutions, is no longer treated as a distant consideration. This report offers an honest picture of where academic leaders are, what they're planning, and where the biggest gaps remain.

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