Join the Center for Faculty Excellence for the AI in Higher Ed session series as we continue to explore the impact of Generative AI on higher education during a series of engaging events. The series consists of three panel discussions and will end with a keynote address by guest speaker, Darren Pulsipher. If you attend three sessions in this series, you will be eligible to receive the AI in Higher Education email signature stamp.

During the first panel, you will hear directly from students about how AI tools are impacting their studies and everyday lives. Following that, you will explore award-winning faculty projects that incorporate AI into teaching, offering innovative strategies to inspire your own practices. During the final panel discussion, you will examine the ethical and privacy concerns related to AI, helping you understand how to balance its potential with responsible use. Finally, the series will conclude with a keynote presentation on leveraging generative AI for exceptional creativity and efficiency. Details on the keynote address are coming soon.

To learn more about upcoming sessions in this series, please see the listings below. Listings are in chronological order by date.

Advance registration is required for all events. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. Please register for an event by clicking on the registration link below. Please indicate your interest in receiving the stamp on the registration form. Registration is open to all members of the BGSU teaching community, including faculty, instructors, graduate students, and staff.

To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in the workshop either on the registration form or by contacting Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services and/or the CFE office prior to the event. 

Spring 2025 AI in Higher Ed Series CFE Session Registration Form

Facilitators: 

• Debipreeta Rahut, Ph.D. Candidate, School of Media & Communication, CFE Graduate Assistant for Professional Development
• John Acquaful, Ph.D. student, School of Media & Communication, CFE Graduate Assistant for Professional Development

Curious about how AI is reshaping the student experience? Hear directly from undergraduate and graduate students as they share how AI tools are influencing their studies, classroom dynamics, and even their daily lives. You'll gain insight into the benefits and challenges students face as they navigate AI-enhanced learning environments. This panel will offer a unique window into AI's real-world impact on education.

In this session, you will:

• Describe how AI tools are impacting students' learning experiences and daily lives.
• Identify key benefits and challenges students face when using AI in their coursework.
• Reflect on how AI might change your own teaching, work, or learning environment.

This session is part of the AI in Higher Ed Series offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). Participants who attend three sessions in this series may receive the AI in Higher Ed email signature stamp.

Facilitator: Dr. Chelsea Chandler, Director, Center for Faculty Excellence

Want to know how your colleagues are using AI to enhance education? Join this session to hear from faculty recipients of the Shanklin AI Innovation Award as they discuss their AI-driven projects. They'll share successes, challenges, and lessons learned as they integrate AI into their teaching. Discover innovative strategies that might inspire your own teaching practices.

In this session, you will:

• Identify how faculty are using AI to enhance teaching and learning.
• Recognize strategies and tools that have been effective in integrating AI into the classroom.
• Reflect on which AI practices might resonate with your teaching style or interests.

This session is part of the AI in Higher Ed Series offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). Participants who attend three sessions in this series may receive the AI in Higher Ed email signature stamp.

Facilitator: Dr. Radhika Gajjala, Professor, School of Media & Communication

How do we balance AI's potential with ethical and privacy concerns? This panel will bring together faculty and staff to explore the complexities of AI in classroom and in the workplace. You'll delve into critical questions about data privacy, bias, and the impact on employment. Walk away with a deeper understanding of how to navigate AI's opportunities and challenges responsibly.  

In this session, you will:

• Recall key ethical and privacy considerations related to AI in education.
• List potential impacts of AI on employment and workplace dynamics in academia.
• Reflect on your own perspective regarding the balance between AI challenges and opportunities.

This session is part of the AI in Higher Ed Series offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). Participants who attend three sessions in this series may receive the AI in Higher Ed email signature stamp.