A new AI-driven initiative is revolutionizing how Xavier University enrolls, retains, and supports its students. 

Today, the Jesuit Catholic university announced a partnership with enroll ml, an artificial intelligence enrollment company focused on higher education. 

This collaboration will integrate enroll ml's AI reasoning and guidance platform into Xavier's enrollment management strategy, focusing on creating more personalized student experiences while advancing ethical AI practices in higher education.

Higher education institutions nationwide face mounting challenges from demographic shifts, evolving student expectations, and increased competition for enrollment. Rather than simply responding to these pressures, Xavier University is proactively leveraging this partnership to redefine how universities can authentically connect with and support students throughout their educational journey.

"Xavier has always prioritized understanding each student as an individual and building meaningful relationships from first contact through graduation and beyond," said Scott Clyde, Xavier's Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management. "This partnership with enroll ml allows us to use advanced technology to enhance those personal connections, not replace them. We're excited to explore how AI can help us better serve prospective and current students while maintaining our commitment to our mission and educational excellence."

The partnership centers on deploying enroll ml's AI expertise and platform to enhance three critical areas of student experience and institutional effectiveness. By combining advanced AI with human expertise, Xavier aims to create a more responsive and personalized approach to student engagement and success.

"Xavier University represents exactly the kind of forward-thinking institution that understands how to balance innovation with educational values," said Geoff Baird, founder and CEO of enroll ml. "Their commitment to being leaders in higher education innovation, combined with their focus on student success, makes them an ideal partner for exploring the responsible applications of AI in enrollment management."

Strategic Focus Areas

The collaboration will concentrate on three key initiatives:

Enhanced Enrollment Experience: Implementing AI-driven insights to create more personalized and efficient enrollment processes, helping prospective students navigate their path to Xavier while enabling enrollment staff to provide more targeted, individual, timely support.

Student Success Analytics: Developing early warning systems that identify students who may benefit from additional academic, social, or financial support, allowing for proactive intervention and more effective resource allocation.

Financial Aid Intelligence: Utilizing advanced AI to better understand student financial needs, optimize aid package effectiveness, and connect students with appropriate financial literacy resources and emergency support options.

Collaborative Innovation and Research

Beyond immediate operational improvements, Xavier and enroll ml will engage in ongoing research to identify emerging applications for ethical AI in higher education. This includes exploring how technology can enhance academic advising, career development services and student engagement initiatives.

The partnership will also create valuable learning opportunities for Xavier students through internships and collaborative research projects, providing hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI technology while exploring its practical applications in higher education administration.

Looking Forward

This partnership positions Xavier University at the forefront of innovation in enrollment management while staying true to its educational mission. By thoughtfully integrating AI capabilities with proven student-centered approaches, Xavier aims to enhance its ability to identify, attract, and support students who will thrive in its academic community.

"We see this as an opportunity to be both innovative in our methods and consistent with our values," Clyde said. "By partnering with enroll ml, we're not just adopting new technology — we're exploring how that technology can help us better fulfill our mission of educating students who will make meaningful contributions to society."