This publication presents the formal proposal for Leadership & AI Review (LAIR), a peer‑reviewed journal examining artificial intelligence as a matter of governance, executive authority, academic standards, and institutional responsibility within higher education. LAIR establishes a leadership‑centered venue for research on institutional decision‑making related to AI adoption, policy development, fiscal oversight, and accountability. The framework defines scope, editorial governance, review standards, and article categories for disciplined inquiry into AI‑related leadership practice. The journal model is issued as protected intellectual property and requires written authorization for adoption or implementation.