Here are three AI tools/skills that can make college administrators stronger in their roles: 1. Gemini for Google Workspace / Google Workspace for EducationThis is one of the most practical AI tools for administrators because it fits directly into everyday work: email drafting, meeting notes, document creation, summaries, and planning. Google says Gemini is available across Workspace tools and that education users can access Gemini, NotebookLM, and related AI features through Workspace for Education offerings. Why it helps administrators: faster communication, cleaner reports, policy drafts, agenda building, strategic memos, and better meeting follow-up. 2. NotebookLM for briefing and synthesisCollege administrators constantly read policies, accreditation documents, budgets, strategic plans, and committee materials. NotebookLM is built to analyze uploaded sources and turn complex material into clearer summaries and research support. Why it helps administrators: it can help a dean, chair, provost, or director quickly prepare for meetings, synthesize long reports, and pull out key themes from multiple documents without losing the original source context. 3. Data dashboard skill with Looker StudioA major leadership skill today is turning institutional data into something understandable and actionable. Google documents that Looker Studio is a no-cost tool for creating shareable, customizable dashboards and reports. Why it helps administrators: better tracking of enrollment, retention, course success, budget trends, assessment outcomes, and accreditation metrics. This is less about “chat AI” and more about becoming a stronger evidence-based decision maker.