Vision and Strategic Direction

RIT is committed to integrating AI as a native and foundational technology, fostering innovation, efficiency, and leadership across education, research, and operations.

The AI Hub will serve as the central enabler, guiding multidisciplinary collaboration, ethical AI adoption, and strategic investment to ensure AI enhances human potential while maintaining safety, transparency, and equity. RIT will educate and empower students, faculty, and staff to engage with AI fluently, ensuring future-ready graduates and AI-literate professionals who can adapt to a rapidly changing workforce. AI will be leveraged to elevate teaching, research, and institutional effectiveness, ensuring that RIT remains agile in adopting new capabilities while upholding accountability, responsible governance, and regulatory compliance. By embedding AI across all aspects of campus life, RIT will position itself as a leader in responsible AI deployment, continually refining AI strategies to drive transformative change and maintain excellence in higher education.