AI Leadership at Xavier

Presidential Fellow for AI Strategy Xavier University
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Executive Education and Consulting at the XLC

"Thank you for leading a great XLC session. I thought the content was spot-on, and your energy and engaging delivery style really made a difference. I recently attended a similar session at UC. While I did enjoy that session, I am happy to report as a proud Xavier alum that I would rate your class more highly 😊."
— Product Owner, Fifth Third Bank
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Trusted by Leaders from Top Companies

Fifth Third Bank
GE Credit Union
Xavier University
Kroger
Deloitte
BHDP Architecture
Formica
Bodycote
Kao Collins
Graphel Corporation
Monti Inc
Crane Composites
Home City Ice
United Direct Solutions
Feldkamp Marketing
Amazon
GE Aerospace
Mike's Carwash
Siemens
Federal Home Loan Bank
Fifth Third Bank
GE Credit Union
Xavier University
Kroger
Deloitte
BHDP Architecture
Formica
Bodycote
Kao Collins
Graphel Corporation
Monti Inc
Crane Composites
Home City Ice
United Direct Solutions
Feldkamp Marketing
Amazon
GE Aerospace
Mike's Carwash
Siemens
Federal Home Loan Bank

Feedback from the Field

"The lecture by Dr. Jarrod Humphrey reinforced that the next wave of AI leadership demands not only technical proficiency but also a new mindset; one grounded in curiosity, adaptability, and ethical responsibility."
Product Management, Siemens Digital Industries Software
"Professor Jarrod Humphrey delivered a great lecture on using AI to increase productivity. It was my favorite lecture in the series so far because it was interesting but also something we could act upon immediately to increase our value at work. Jarrod gave the best overall explanation of AI I have heard so far, helping us realize we need to use it but also that it is not too late to start."
Director of Operations, Mike's Carwash
"Jarrod Humphrey's presentation on using AI to increase productivity appealed deeply to me with both my professional experience at Amazon and my military background."
Operations Manager, Amazon; U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
"As someone who already uses AI in both academic and professional settings, I expected the session to be informative. What surprised me was how much it reshaped my understanding of not only AI's capabilities, but also the skills and mindsets leaders will need as this technology becomes more deeply embedded in everyday work."
Healthcare Revenue Cycle Training Manager
"Dr. Jarrod Humphrey's presentation on AI in Leadership was one of the most insightful and practical discussions of the semester. His message was simple but powerful: AI is only as effective as the humans who guide it."
Urban Strategies & Solutions Group
"It was one of the more grounded and immediately useful AI talks I've seen so far, and I plan to incorporate some of the data he shared into my own conference presentations."
Software Quality Consultant
"Overall, I left the session feeling energized rather than overwhelmed. Dr. Humphrey didn't just explain what's happening in AI - he showed us how to start using it intelligently today."
Software Quality Consultant
"As a project manager at GE, Dr. Humphrey's insights into AI offer several practical applications that can enhance both my workflow and my team's productivity."
Project Manager, GE Aerospace
"Prof Humphrey was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. He made a boring topic very interesting for me. It was a great course."
GE Aerospace MOLP Participant
"Overall, this was an excellent course. It was very engaging, relevant, and I will make a point going forward to make AI a standard practice at work. I really appreciate all of your time and insight."
GE Aerospace MOLP Participant
"Was very helpful, I have never really used AI but going to start now after seeing it will drop time doing tasks."
GE Aerospace MOLP Participant

AI Teaching at Xavier University

"The team was really impressed with your presentation. Feedback is still coming in, and they are very excited about what you shared. I hope you don't mind them reaching out to you directly with questions. You sparked AI conversations in our department in a very positive way."
— Chief Information Officer, Xavier University

In Fall 2025, I launched MGMT 342/642: Managing AI & Emerging Technology—a new course offered to both undergraduate business students and online MBA candidates. The course focuses on practical AI applications, ethical considerations, and preparing future leaders to leverage AI strategically in their careers.

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What Students Are Saying

"This has been the most valuable course I have taken in my Xavier MBA by far. The online course setup was fantastic. The content was practical to my daily professional work tasks. The way in which Prof. Humphrey provided quick yet effective PowerPoint lectures with video instruction made it feel like I was in a live course. I highly recommend that other Xavier online professors look to this class as a benchmark for how to set up an effective online class structure, especially in the age of technology and AI. This class is cutting edge and I hope my upcoming courses are like it in structure and design."
MBA Student, MGMT 642
"Dr. Humphrey is an amazing professor who cares about his students. He uses innovative digital teaching methods to keep his students engaged. The core and supporting content was always relevant and directly connected to up-to-date events in the AI and tech industry. It was refreshing to be taught by a professor who wanted us from the very beginning to be as up to date as possible. Dr. Humphrey taught us things that we could use and experiment with the same night we learned them. The business applications of AI were discussed thoroughly. I just wish the course was a full semester. I wanted to learn more."
MBA Student, MGMT 642
"Talking about the future of the AI industry as well as the opportunities that will present themselves made the course have that real life application which made me want to give effort and understand the course objectives. Also doing a project that we got free range to choose what we wanted to do with AI was great and allowed me to build something with real world application which is pretty awesome."
Undergraduate Student, MGMT 342
"The consistent application of help, clearing up confusion, and directing us students towards success. Being there every step of the way and creating assignments that lead up to projects was extremely helpful."
Undergraduate Student, MGMT 342
"I really enjoyed working with different AI tools, automations, and prompts. I also really liked the book we read—I felt that it was really engaging. I also liked how we learned that AI is growing tremendously and he's teaching us how to use it correctly and ethically."
Undergraduate Student, MGMT 342
"I really enjoyed the live sessions as it helped to reinforce the learning objectives from each module and allowed for class discussion to develop from different perspectives from an array of career fields."
MBA Student, MGMT 642
"Doctor Humphrey was very engaging and was always open for in or out-of-class meetings to aid students in their course objectives."
Undergraduate Student, MGMT 342
"I liked how we were actually able to use and encouraged to use a plethora of different AI platforms. I also liked how we got to use a paid version—it was extremely helpful."
Undergraduate Student, MGMT 342
"The anything interesting project left the class up to the students, which I enjoyed the most. Everyone was interested in different things, which is what structured each person's learning."
Undergraduate Student, MGMT 342
"Everything—his teaching style was a key factor as well as the topic as a whole helped in this course."
Undergraduate Student, MGMT 342
"I enjoyed the lectures and the hands on work with AI tools. This helped me personally a ton with understanding them. I also enjoyed the study games we did for exams."
Undergraduate Student, MGMT 342
"I really enjoyed the online format of this course because it's the perfect way to teach on AI. Learning about AI and then being able to apply what we learned online was refreshing. I would never want to take this course in-person. Dr. Humphrey's innovative micro-video lessons were also very helpful. It kept me engaged on evening nights. I was also able to pause and re-watch sections as needed."
MBA Student, MGMT 642
"Professor Humphrey did a wonderful job bringing that into the classroom. I'm super appreciative of that and how he was able to create a classroom environment that really sparks creativity and innovation."
Xavier Student, Marketing & Entrepreneurship
"My most recent class on Managing AI and Emerging Tech (MGMT 642) was a TOTAL game-changer and the most valuable class I have taken in my academic history. A huge shoutout to Jarrod Humphrey for bringing a cutting-edge teaching style to the most critical topic in business today. I walked in thinking I was 'good' at utilizing AI. I walked out confident that I have 10x'd that skill level."
MBA Student, Economic Development Manager
"You did a kick ass job with your presentation and a wealth of info my friend."
Xavier Executive MBA Student
"The way Jarrod explained it made AI feel a lot less intimidating and a lot more like a tool that can help you if you use it the right way."
Executive MBA Student
"Jarrod's session introduced several key strategies that transformed how I approach AI interactions. Since implementing these strategies, my experience with AI has improved. I was introduced to Claude during the session, and it has become a valuable resource in my job search process."
Executive MBA Student
"Dr. Jarrod Humphrey's presentation showed us that we are in the right time and place where knowing a little more about AI can make you seem like a superhero."
Executive MBA Student
"Dr. Humphrey's lecture on AI in business was an enlightening experience that provided both theoretical and practical knowledge. His insights into generative AI, productivity enhancements, and prompting techniques were invaluable, offering a solid foundation for understanding AI's potential and limitations."
Executive MBA Student
"Jarrod Humphrey's lecture on artificial intelligence was illuminating and extremely interesting."
Executive MBA Student
"I was very much looking forward to Jarrod's presentation, and he did not disappoint! I use AI somewhat regularly in my day-to-day work, and I still feel like I took a few concepts away."
Executive MBA Student
"One thing I found amazing was the four different reasons Jarrod suggested using artificial intelligence: the 'learning luminary,' 'brainstorming buddy,' 'correspondence calculator,' and 'data decoder.' I've used AI for all of these purposes, but have never found such a useful model for describing many of the use cases for AI."
Executive MBA Student
"Jarrod's breakdown of AI's 'four friends:' correspondence, idea generation, data analysis, and learning, provided a practical roadmap for different applications."
Executive MBA Student
"One of the most impactful points was how AI can be a significant productivity booster. For instance, the research discussed in the presentation demonstrated how consultants using AI completed tasks faster and with higher quality than those without AI assistance. This finding is compelling because it underscores how AI can elevate work performance, not by replacing human effort but by augmenting it."
Executive MBA Student
"Dr. Humphrey began by demystifying AI and the concept of generative models, explaining how these systems use vast amounts of data to learn, recognize patterns, and produce unique outputs. This foundational knowledge was crucial as it helped me appreciate the underlying mechanisms driving AI tools like ChatGPT."
Executive MBA Student
"The session's emphasis on prompting—crafting detailed, context-rich inputs to elicit accurate AI responses—was both practical and insightful. Dr. Humphrey shared various techniques for effective prompting, including the importance of a larger 'context window' and adding specifics to enrich responses."
Executive MBA Student
"Jarrod introduced the concept of the 'Hype Cycle,' which is a framework that shows the typical trajectory of new technologies through phases of excitement, disillusionment, and eventual maturity. He noted that AI currently occupies a pivotal position within this cycle, characterized by both significant enthusiasm and a degree of skepticism. This context is crucial for understanding how businesses might approach the adoption of AI technologies."
Executive MBA Student
"While I think AI can be incredibly useful, I appreciated Jarrod's comment about being careful to ensure it isn't used to undermine critical thinking. Perhaps this has been some of my hesitation in using it too much in the past. I wouldn't want to become fully reliant on it or have some fear that what it is generating may be untruthful."
Executive MBA Student
"Reflecting on the talk provided valuable insights into integrating AI into personal and professional tasks. One key takeaway was the advice to delegate activities that don't add value to my life. By offloading repetitive or mundane duties, I can concentrate on more meaningful activities, ultimately enhancing productivity and personal satisfaction. This aligns perfectly with Jarrod's recommendation to start using AI for 'disposable tasks,' which are routine, low-priority, and quickly discarded after completion."
Executive MBA Student
"I think it hit the mark in every way! Thank you for your time and expertise."
Undergraduate Student, BUAD 398
"I thought this was one of the best and engaging presentations I have ever seen, and it's on an interesting topic."
Undergraduate Student, BUAD 398

What Xavier Faculty & Staff Are Saying

"I really enjoyed your presentation yesterday to our IT group at Xavier."
Lead AV Specialist, Xavier IT
"Thank you for presenting this morning to our IT department. I thought it was very informative, even for those who have been frequently experimenting with or using AI."
Director of Enterprise Security, Xavier University
"I just want you to know that you are officially my favorite professor at XU."
Xavier Faculty
"I have been successfully using Claude Code for the past three days, vibe coding and training agents for a specific service to aid nonprofits. I'm happy to report that I have successfully created three AI agents."
Xavier Faculty
"Thank you again, Jarrod, for all that you are doing in this space. If I was a faculty member right now, it is work I would want to engage in!"
Member, Xavier University Executive Committee
"The topic is super cool, but more importantly you teach it with great expertise and passion. I would suspect that you are very well liked by the students that you have the opportunity to share the classroom with."
Director of Auxiliary Services, Xavier University
"I appreciate your time and the resources you shared as I am compiling our AI in Career Development Project. Your insights and knowledge of AI and its nuances are extremely helpful. I look forward to working with you more on this topic."
Xavier Career Development Director
"Yesterday's event was AMAZING and so thankful for your willingness to present your knowledge to Sedler students."
Sedler Center President
"Thanks for taking time on Saturday to facilitate a great conversation with the cohort – feedback was terrific! I'm glad you enjoyed teaching them, they were a great group."
Xavier Faculty/Administrator

AI Initiatives & Impact

Academic Leadership
Academic Leadership
Teaching MGMT 342/642: Managing AI & Emerging Technology to undergraduate and online MBA students at Xavier University, preparing the next generation of business leaders to leverage AI strategically.
AI Ethics Chatbot
AI Ethics Chatbot
Developed the D'Artagnan AI Ethics chatbot—the world's first Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) model trained exclusively on ethical AI usage for college students. This groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind chatbot was featured on local news for its pioneering approach to teaching ethical AI principles and fostering responsible technology adoption.
Cincy AI Week Panel
Community Engagement
Invited panelist at Cincy AI Week 2024 for an AI and Education panel alongside local AI leaders in education. Also a featured speaker at Chamber of Commerce events, sharing practical AI insights with business leaders across the Greater Cincinnati region.
Research & Scholarship
Research & Scholarship
"I Like the Bots but My Employer Doesn't" - Examining how alignment (or misalignment) between employee and organizational attitudes toward AI affects psychological safety, career concerns, and job security perceptions.

"High-Intensity Ambivalence" - Analyzing Reddit occupational forums to understand how professionals across industries respond to AI developments, revealing both enthusiasm and concern about AI's impact on their work.
Future Tech Forum Fireside Chat
Future of AI Summit
Featured panelist at Cincinnati's Future Tech Forum opening session "The Future of AI Across Industries and Institutions" at 1819 Innovation Hub. This fireside discussion explored real-world AI implementation, barriers to adoption, workforce impact, and leadership priorities—sharing practical insights on what's working, what's not, and what leaders should prioritize now.
ChatGPT vs Copilot Student Research
Student AI Experimentation
Led undergraduate students in a hands-on classroom experiment comparing ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot through blind A/B testing. This teaching activity demonstrated the value of experimentation in business decision-making while giving students practical experience designing studies and analyzing data. The exercise reinforced a core lesson: simple, well-designed experiments can generate actionable insights without massive resources.