Dr. Ron Berman, Doctor of Business Administration Program chair at GCU,  along with Cat Lena, is leading an innovative AI chatbot system to address the complex information needs of doctoral students who often work on their research during off-hours when faculty support isn’t readily available. The prototype leverages artificial intelligence to provide instant access to critical program information—from IRB requirements to dissertation formatting guidelines—enabling 24/7 student support while enhancing faculty efficiency in advising roles. This developing technology aims to significantly improve student progression and reduce faculty workload by automating guidance on routine doctoral process questions, allowing faculty to focus on higher-level mentoring and research supervision.