The Higher Ed
AI Maturity Matrix
The AI Maturity Matrix from Solve Higher Ed is a practical, higher ed–specific tool designed to help you evaluate your department’s current AI capabilities across five key dimensions.
You’ll see exactly where you are today, which gives you insight into what it will take to move to the next level.
What It Is
A Clear 5-Stage Framework — from Nascent to Transformational adoption.
Five Readiness Categories to evaluate, including vision, leadership, governance, AI literacy, and collaboration.
Descriptions for Every Stage so you can pinpoint your current maturity level.
Who It’s For
Higher ed marketing and communications leaders.
Enrollment management professionals.
Advancement leaders and teams
Anyone responsible for introducing AI into departmental workflows.
How to Use It
Download the Matrix using the form below.
Score your team in each category on a 1–5 scale.
Identify your maturity stage and the areas that need the most attention.
Use your results to guide training, pilot projects, and governance planning.