AI Conversation Series
Join colleagues from across campus for the AI Conversations Series, a monthly discussion series hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Information Technology and facilitated by the Instructional Design Center. Each one-hour Zoom session features a selected topic on generative AI and its implications for higher education. Participants are encouraged to read the featured article(s) before each session, but prior reading is not required. Whether you attend one session or the entire series, you'll have the opportunity to engage in thoughtful conversations, consider diverse perspectives, and reflect on how AI is shaping teaching, learning, research, and administrative work across higher education.
Topics include:
- September: Teaching with AI
- October: Effective Context Engineering for AI Agents
- November: Ethics Is the Edge: The Future of AI in Higher Education and AI Ethical Guidelines
- December: Generative AI’s Environmental Impact and Using ChatGPT Is Not Bad for the Environment
Intended Audience
Instructors, Staff
Learning Objectives
- Analyze key concepts and emerging trends related to generative AI in higher education presented through selected readings.
- Evaluate the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations of AI from multiple perspectives within higher education.
- Discuss how ideas from the series can inform teaching, learning, research, or administrative practices within their own professional contexts.
Meeting Details
Please find the updated monthly schedule & meeting details on our Professional Development & Training KB page.