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opportunities for students to use GenAI ethically and appropriately in a controlled academic setting , we provide experiences that prepare them for the future workforce .
The HCCC Center for Online Learning also launched “ GenAI Professional Learning Community ” bringing together stakeholders from across the College who share a common vision of improving the teaching and learning experience , increasing productivity , and driving innovation by using GenAI . Almost 50 faculty and staff meet regularly to exchange ideas , share best practices , and collectively shape the future as we strive to prepare our students for success in a world where GenAI will be commonplace .
New Jersey Institute of Technology ( NJIT ) Teik Lim President
“ AI is arguably going to have the biggest impact on our society across all sectors , as well as in the creation and delivery of knowledge goods and services , since the advent of the Internet and the smartphone . NJIT currently applies various generative AI tools , including an AI detector , a discussion and rubric ChatGPT integration for faculty , a generative AI tool used for contract ingestion , and an AI companion for virtual meetings and whiteboarding .
The university is exploring other AI tools to enhance productivity university-wide . Additionally , NJIT has recently created an AI Working Group to advance the understanding , adoption , and responsible and ethical use of AI technologies in curriculum and instruction . We also have created and launched a master ’ s degree program in AI . In terms of research , NJIT is focusing its efforts on collaborative , large-scale , applied and translational research projects that develop trustworthy machine learning tools to address global challenges through innovations in healthcare , environmental sustainability , and data sciences . Embracing the paradigm of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies , NJIT is primed to adopt continuous digital evolution in education and research . Additionally , NJIT is focusing on developing AI-based , human-machine interfaces enhanced by augmented and virtual reality for advanced co-learning , cyber-infrastructure networking and security , and use-inspired applications for societal benefits .”
William Paterson University Richard J . Helldobler President
At William Paterson , innovative administrators , faculty , and staff are using AI to create new credentials , explore the technology ’ s potential to enhance existing academic programs , and experimenting with its potential for realizing greater operational efficiencies . On the academic side , we are focusing on incorporating AI and AI literacy into academic programs , our University Core Curriculum , and faculty development . Our Center for Teaching with Technology Writing Across the Curriculum program is on the forefront of helping faculty explore how to best incorporate AI into their work . As just one example , students in a recent opera workshop course were given an assignment to compose opera lyrics and music using AI . AI is already a part of our new M . S . in Computer Science , and we are also developing a dedicated M . S . in AI program , along with an AI certificate program and an AI minor . On the operational side , several departments are experimenting with freely available AI resources to see how they can improve operational excellence and efficiency and reduce costs . We recognize the transformative potential of AI in higher education and our graduates ’ future careers and are determined to take full advantage of its benefits while being mindful of its potential challenges .
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