🔎 Understanding AI Tools & Applications
Learning about AI tools available for faculty, staff, and students.
Exploring AI platforms for teaching and research.
Understanding AI’s role in specific disciplines (e.g., math, nursing, language instruction, career development).
Representative Comment: “I know not much about AI other than ChatGPT. Would like to find out more.”
🎓 Teaching & Curriculum Development
Developing AI-related programs and courses for students.
Integrating AI into existing curricula across disciplines.
Exploring strategies for teaching with AI while maintaining human-centered instruction.
Representative Comment: “How to integrate AI into our teaching while maintaining the effectiveness of a human instructor.”
đź“š Best Practices & Policy Development
Identifying best practices for using AI in classrooms and student services.
Understanding how other colleges are handling AI’s challenges and opportunities.
Developing institutional policies on AI use for faculty and students.
Representative Comment: “I hope to come away with some better ideas about how we can define appropriate AI use policies at the college for faculty and students.”
🌎 Workforce & Career Readiness
Understanding how AI is being used in the workplace.
Preparing students for AI-driven careers.
Exploring AI’s impact on workforce training & CTE programs.
Representative Comment: “Preparing students today for tomorrow’s job market; AI as a partner in education and the workplace.”
🤝 Community, Networking & Collaboration
Building a community of AI-interested faculty throughout the state.
Connecting with colleagues from different disciplines to share experiences.
Exploring collaborative AI initiatives across colleges.
Representative Comment: “Building a community of AI-Interested faculty throughout the state.”
🧠AI Ethics, Equity & Institutional Impact
Examining AI’s impact on equity in education.
Addressing concerns around academic integrity and responsible AI use.
Investigating AI’s implications for student success and accessibility.
Representative Comment: “How AI affects equity for students who are trying to get into college.”
This unconference will provide a space to explore these topics and more, driven by participant interests and expertise. Whether you’re just starting with AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this event is designed to foster collaboration, learning, and actionable insights.