CAGMA · The maturity model

Campus AI Governance Maturity Assessment

The framework tells you what to govern. CAGMA tells you how far along you are — a companion instrument that measures maturity and reach across all nine domains, so an institution can benchmark itself, track progress, and set priorities.

The problem it solves
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Two independent dimensions

Every element is scored on two axes, then multiplied — so a strong policy that reaches almost no one scores as low as a weak one deployed everywhere.

Maturity · Levels 1–5

How sophisticated, formalized, and effective are governance processes?

Measures the quality and depth of what exists.

Coverage · Tiers 1–5

How broadly are governance processes deployed across the institution?

Measures the reach of what exists.

Governance Effectiveness Score  =  Maturity  ×  Coverage
Three-layer architecture

Each layer answers a different question

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Layer 1 · The eight pillars

Institutional AI capability infrastructure.

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Layer 2 · The strategic compass

Five criteria for evaluating any AI initiative.

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Six-step decision flow
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Lessons from Reflect feed back into Screen, Score, and Plan.

The Nine AI Governance Domains for Higher Education · Version 1.0, March 2026
General guidance — not legal advice. Confirm applicability with your own counsel, privacy office, and leadership; your institution’s local rules govern.
Part of the Campus AI Framework · Pillar 4
Joe Sabado · CampusAIExchange.com
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