A consensus seems to be emerging that in the AI era intellectual workers will have a dual need for (1) foundational AI literacy and (2) a strengthened capacity in the very human-centric competencies that AI cannot replicate. These are not mere "soft skills"; they are the enduring habits of mind that a liberal arts education is uniquely positioned to cultivate.

The most significant drain on any advancement office is not a lack of talent, but the silent, crushing weight of "busy work". This administrative burden represents a staggering opportunity cost, diverting thousands of hours of strategic effort into low-value tasks.