AI in MHEC Contracts: Fostering Student Success

Institutions increasingly are asking MHEC if we have contracts for artificial intelligence (AI), and we are pleased to share exciting developments on this front.

AI is reshaping higher education, providing institutions with smarter tools to support students, streamline operations, and drive informed decision-making. Many of MHEC’s existing cooperative contracts already integrate AI-driven solutions to enhance academic support, offer real-time assistance, and personalize learning experiences. For example, MHEC’s Next Generation Higher Education ERP System of Systems features contracts for vendors that automate critical processes in student information, financial aid, and advising, reducing administrative burdens and allowing institutions to focus more on student success.

The Data Analytics for Student Success contracts also leverage AI-powered predictive analytics to identify at-risk students and implement timely interventions that improve retention and graduation rates.  

Our contracts are flexible over the seven years to incorporate new technologies into the offering as they are developed. As MHEC continues to conduct RFP cycles to explore new and renew existing contracts, we will ensure that vendor proposals include AI solutions to meet the needs of the institutions we serve. Collaboration with experts from throughout the Midwest region helps make sure MHEC’s AI solutions evolve with educational trends, advancements in technology, and organizational readiness to deploy these solutions.

For OpenAI tools such as ChatGPT, the market is young and quickly changing, as new companies compete and explore different pricing models. When the market settles down and pricing models stabilize, MHEC will explore contract opportunities in this area.  

For more information, contact Nathan Sorensen, Senior Director of Government Contracts, or visit MHEC Technology Contracts.