AI Policy Guide eBook | ACUE

05/13/2024 |

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AI Policy Guide

Using AI to Get Started

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Why AI Policy Matters

In the 2024 Survey of College and University Chief and Academic Officers by Inside Higher Ed (IHE) and Hanover Research, a pressing need emerged for higher education institutions to establish comprehensive Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) policies. Notably, three-quarters of institutions have provided some training on Generative AI to their faculty, yet 92% of faculty and staff are seeking additional training and resources. 

What's Inside the Guide

To address these challenges, our AI Policy Guide offers valuable insights and practical steps. Featuring contributions from ACUE’s Chief Academic Officer, Penny MacCormack, you will learn essential steps to kick off your AI policy effectively.

By downloading this free guide, you will:

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  • Understand what you should consider when developing an AI policy
  • Explore the implications of AI for your institution
  • Learn about “AI hallucinations” and how to use AI in your work
  • Discover other resources to support AI policy development

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05/10/2024 |

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Getting Started with an AI Policy for Your Campus

Stay ahead of the curve, ensure all your faculty have support you can trust, and be AI-ready with ACUE!

Join Penny MacCormack, ACUE’s Chief Academic Officer, to review her approach to developing a campus-wide Generative AI Policy.

In this 60-minute webinar, Penny will review some recent research on campus leaders’ perceptions of AI preparedness and her process for AI policy development.

  • Discover ideas and strategies for drafting and implementing an AI policy for their campus.
  • Uncover ways AI platforms can help in the strategy development process.
  • Discuss AI “Hallucinations” and how to address them in your own AI work.
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Penny MacCormack, EdD

Chief Academic Officer, ACUE

About Penny MacCormack, EdD

Dr. MacCormack is ACUE’s first Chief Academic Officer, joining in early 2015 as the organization was just getting off the ground. In this role, she led the creation of ACUE’s Effective Practice Framework—a research-based and independently validated statement of the teaching skills and knowledge that every college educator should possess. She also led the development of the ACUE course learning design, informed by higher-education instructors and the learning sciences, and shown to inspire the use of evidence-based teaching practices ultimately resulting in improved student outcomes. Faculty who engage in these offerings are awarded the only nationally recognized teaching credential endorsed by the American Council on Education.

Under MacCormack’s direction, ACUE has published numerous studies finding statistically significant improvements in outcomes, including the narrowing and closing of equity gaps, among students taught by ACUE-credentialed faculty. These peer-reviewed studies have been commended for their range, depth, and rigor of analysis.

MacCormack brings over 25 years of education experience to this work, as a teacher, professor, and district and state educational leader. Her focus, regardless of role, has been on the power of evidence-based teaching practices to move the needle in closing equity gaps and improving student engagement and achievement. Prior to ACUE, she served as Chief Academic Officer for Hartford Public Schools, New Haven Public Schools, and the State of New Jersey where she co-led the state’s College and Career-Ready Task. She taught at Southern Connecticut State University and Montclair State University and holds an EdD in Educational Leadership from the University of Hartford. Her dissertation and much of her previous work focused on designing quality professional development for leaders focused on improving student success.

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Higher education has spent much of the last year learning the risks and rewards of AI to discover how it can best support teaching and learning. With ACUE’s new interactive, self-paced AI Quick Study series, faculty are equipped with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to do just that. 

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Join the ACUE team and Stephanie Speicher, Digital Fluency Faculty in Residence from Weber State University, as they:

This interactive webinar features a panel made up of faculty, students, and ACUE team members who discuss the use of AI in higher education classrooms and the New AI Quick Study series aimed at equipping educators with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to efficiently utilize AI.

The panel explores attitudes and beliefs about AI, as well as challenges and opportunities with using AI in Higher Education courses. They also review the new AI Quick Study course topics and how they support faculty and students’ use of AI in the class and beyond. 

Key Takeaways for Attendees

Understand the need to embrace AI in higher education courses

Dispel common fears and misunderstandings of AI use by faculty and students

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Learn about ACUE’s approach to crafting the new Quick Study courses to best serve faculty and students

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ACUE, the premier provider of faculty development and the only organization offering a teaching certification endorsed by ACE, is thrilled to introduce four new Quick Study courses designed to empower educators in teaching effectively with AI.

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Higher Ed Webinar: Put Your Own Mask on First

04/04/2024 |

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Put Your Own Mask on First: Educators Providing Self-Care in Today’s Environment

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Institutions are hyperaware of their critical role in providing holistic support to students, often caring for their basic, emotional, and financial needs.

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, attention to well-being and self-care has been a key focus in our new employment landscape. Often, institutions expect faculty and their leaders to provide support for students that goes beyond the classroom, while prioritizing care for faculty and educational professionals falls to the wayside.

This national conversation will bring together a panel of diverse faculty and higher education administrators for a lively and informative conversation that will provide practical advice on how to practice self-care in an environment that may not leave the space to prioritize well-being.

This conversation, sponsored by the ACUE Commons, will explore:

  • How to effectively support students when there are varying levels of support for faculty and administrators.
  • The art of seeing and valuing colleagues in an era where higher education is under a microscope.
  • Creating strategies of practice that take self-care beyond words and into the classroom.

Learning Outcomes

After this webinar, you will:

  • Understand how to apply appropriate self-care strategies while being mindful of the holistic needs of students.
  • Explore how to build coalitions of faculty and education professionals for both personal and professional support.
  • Gain tools and strategies to identify and support colleagues in need.
  • Discover how to apply self-care strategies in the classroom and throughout the institution as a model for students.
  • Learn to navigate trends and avoid pitfalls that can challenge educators and their institutions.

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Adam Smith

Nationally Recognized Higher Education Expert



Adam Smith Bio

Adam A. Smith is a first-generation college graduate who has dedicated his almost three-decade career to ensuring college access and success for all Americans.

He served as the founding Director of the TRIO Upward Bound program at Rock Valley College and later as the college’s Dean of Students. He taught both undergraduate and graduate level courses at Judson University in Elgin, Illinois, and was appointed to serve as the City of Rockford’s (IL) “Education Czar” to former mayor Lawrence J. Morrissey.

Adam worked at Metropolitan State University as Director of Multicultural, American Indian and Retention Services, The University of Alabama as Director of Undergraduate Academic Advising and Student Success and at The University of Akron as Assistant Vice President of Student Success.

He also has undergraduate admissions experience from his time at The University of Tennessee. Smith currently works at the University of Kentucky as Executive Director for University Academic Advising and has a vibrant public speaking and educational consulting firm, Smith Education Associates, LLC and is the host of The Get Uncomfortable podcast and is represented by the Institute of Democratic Education & Culture, “SpeakOut”, the nation’s only social justice speaker agency. Adam has built successful coalitions and initiatives that have transformed high school graduation rates, college enrollment and success for students throughout the nation.

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Panelist

Anne Grey, Ed.D

College-wide Coordinator with the Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence Center

Portland Community College

Anne Grey, Ed.D Bio

Anne Grey, Ed.D. (she/they) has been a social justice advocate and educator for over 20 years, specializing in promoting teaching excellence through culturally responsive curriculum development and community engagement. As an educator, she strives to open hearts and minds by affirming social identity and asking critical questions to raise consciousness about social issues. She has taught at different levels, from kindergarten to college. She has worked in various settings, from supporting students with special needs in the United Arab Emirates to guiding college students in the United States.

 

Anne is the college-wide Coordinator with the Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence Center at Portland Community College (PCC). In this capacity, she oversees the development and implementation of strategies to enhance teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes. She collaborates with faculty to design innovative pedagogical approaches, provide professional development opportunities, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning across the institution.

 

Prior to this position, Anne served as an administrator and professor in the doctoral program at Concordia University – Portland. In this role, she developed and taught research courses, managed and led professional development for faculty chairs, and guided doctoral students with their projects. Before moving to Portland, she worked as an instructional technologist at Emory University and Morehouse College in Atlanta. Anne also served as an assistant professor at Spelman College in Atlanta. Before moving to North America, Anne worked as a psychometric officer for Emirates Airlines in Dubai, where she managed cross-cultural conversations that promoted the value of diversity, inclusion, and social justice in the organization.

 

Anne has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in counseling psychology from the University of Mumbai, India, and a Doctorate in Education from Alliant International University in San Francisco, CA.

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Panelist

Dr. Liz Johnson

Associate Dean in the Academic Effectiveness Team

Southern New Hampshire University

Dr. Liz Johnson Bio

Dr. Liz Johnson is an Associate Dean in the Academic Effectiveness Team at Southern New Hampshire University where she’s been employed for the last ten years.

In this role she works in a team that oversees the performance of nearly ten thousand faculty members working remotely across the United States.

While she currently focuses on online work in education, she also has a history of teaching at brick and mortar universities. Prior to her work in Higher Ed, she was an active field archaeologist in the Midwest and earned her doctorate in Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Her doctoral research focused on gender and identity and how/if they are represented and identified within archaeological contexts. Spoiler alert - as with current marginalized or un/underrepresented communities, not all groups left a footprint in the archaeological record and can therefore frequently be overlooked. Since shifting her work from field archaeology, she has applied her knowledge in these areas to promote DEI in Higher Ed in general, in the Academic Effectiveness Team, as well as the larger SNHU ecosystem.

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Dr. Walter Malone

Director of the Center for Academic Resources and Enrichment Services

University of Kentucky

Dr. Walter Malone Bio

Dr. Walter Malone, a first-generation college grad, has devoted over seventeen years to enhancing the growth, development, and success of youth and college student populations. His journey in education began with his role at Western Michigan University, where he served as the assistant director of the TRIO Upward Bound program. Simultaneously, Dr. Malone served as the Vice President of Research and Evaluation with Future 4 Teens, a nonprofit organization aimed to enhance the emotional and psychological well-being of teens and young adults, reflecting Dr. Malone's steadfast dedication to supporting the holistic development of young people.

Dr. Malone's passion and influence continued to grow as he transitioned his role within Western Michigan University as the Director of a conditional admit program, where he made significant strides in student retention and success. His academic journey in completing his Ph.D. in counseling psychology led him to the University of Kentucky, where he completed his doctoral internship in the UK counseling center and was later hired as a full-time psychologist at the center. Currently, Dr. Malone serves as the director of the Center for Academic Resources and Enrichment Services at the University of Kentucky, a testament to his expertise in education, mental health, and student development.

Beyond academia, Dr. Malone founded Motive 8 LLC, a consulting firm aimed at enriching socio-cultural practices and offering a wide range of developmental services. Dr. Malone's career is a testament to his passion for education, youth development, and overall well-being, demonstrating his pursuit of excellence and support for students and individuals in need. Through his various roles, Dr. Malone has not only contributed to transforming the lives of our young folks and encouraging them to live in their purpose but has also become a voice in the conversation on mental health, inspiring countless individuals along the way.

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Partnership and Course Overview

03/18/2024 |

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Partnership and Course Overview

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Institutions that partner with ACUE to bring our certification courses, endorsed by the American Council on Education, to their faculty are proven to increase student retention, lower DFW rates, and improve faculty well-being. And, even better, faculty LOVE them. Want to learn more? 

Take a deep dive into ACUE’s certification course experience, which equips faculty with evidence-based teaching practices, and discover how it can transform your institution! 
 
Join an ACUE Academic Director as they: 

  • Discuss the institutional impact of certified faculty and course-takers’ positive feedback after completing ACUE’s courses 
     
  • Review ACUE’s Effective Teaching Practice Framework, which serves as the foundation for our certification courses and ensures educators possess the evidence-based practices needed to foster effective teaching 
     
  • Walk through the ACUE certification course experience to provide attendees with a first-hand look into the high-quality learning journey of our course-takers 

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Speaker: Barbara Rodriguez

Academic Director, ACUE

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Digital Learning Pulse Survey

03/13/2024 |

Digital Pulse Survey

Through a partnership with Cengage, we are excited to bring you the results of the 2023-2024 Digital Learning Pulse Survey. 

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The 2023-2024 Digital Learning Pulse Survey explores how students, faculty, and administrators feel about the most pressing issues in higher education today.

You will find data points on how:

  • Administrators and faculty feel about their preparedness to use and teach with AI.
  • Administrators feel about enrollments and growth areas for their institution.
  • Administrators, faculty, and students feel about the cost of education.
  • Students feel about the value of their education and dealing with stress, and the quality of institutional support services.

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03/12/2024 |

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Connections are Everything: Fostering Campus Cultures of Learning, Belonging, and Thriving

Register now to access “Connections are Everything: Fostering Campus Cultures of Learning, Belonging, and Thriving,” where we uncover the pivotal role of interpersonal relationships in higher education. 

This presentation explores the deep impact of connections between students, faculty, and peers on creating a sense of belonging, enhancing learning outcomes, and driving student success.

Additionally, you will discover the varied strategies institutions implement to nurture a culture centered on meaningful relationships, highlighting the essential blend of grassroots innovations and leadership efforts. 

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Peter Felten

Executive Director, Center for Engaged Learning at Elon University

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Isis Artze-Vega

College Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Valencia College

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Leo Lambert

Professor of Education and President Emeritus at Elon University

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The Impact of AI on College Leadership, Teaching, and Technology Webinar Registration

02/28/2024 |

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The Impact of AI on College Leadership, Teaching, and Technology

The integration of AI has become not just a possibility but a necessity for colleges and universities to embrace. It’s an essential tool that helps institutions and faculty thrive, and embracing it ensures students are prepared for the workforce of tomorrow. During this 1-hour webinar, we will explore the impact of AI on college faculty, leadership, and day-to-day operations.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Discover how AI can be used by college leadership to streamline their efforts.
  • Learn how faculty can effectively use AI to support teaching and learning, such as by developing course resources and creating assignments.

Our Panel of Experts Include:

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Stephanie Bulger

President
Lane Community College

Panelist Bio

During the webinar, Dr. Bulger will share insights into AI's impact on college leadership.

Dr. Stephanie Bulger joined Lane Community College as its eighth president on July 1, 2022. She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Michigan. Her academic background is in literature through a Masters from the University of Utah and Bachelors from Brigham Young University.

Prior to coming to Lane, Dr. Bulger was a vice chancellor at the San Diego Community College District and Wayne County Community College District where she also served in multiple campus and district leadership roles including campus associate dean, dean of distance learning, campus chief academic officer, and associate vice chancellor. Her experience teaching English and community college leadership courses at colleges and universities has provided her direct insight into the student and faculty experience.

Dr Bulger brings to LCC passions for increasing equitable access to college and improving outcomes for community college students. She has served as a consultant on technology trends impacting higher education. Her writings on the at-risk student, educational technology, innovation, and distance learning have been published in books, industry newsletters, and monographs. Dr. Bulger’s experience working for an educational technology start-up company has influenced her to promote entrepreneurial initiatives that advance learning, student support, and workforce development.

In her spare time, Dr. Bulger enjoys hiking, the arts, travel, genealogy, and reading presidential biographies. She enjoys the natural beauty of Lane County and southern Willamette Valley.

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Flower Darby

Associate Director of the Teaching for Learning Center
University of Missouri

Panelist Bio

During the webinar, Flower Darby will discuss how faculty can use AI to support teaching and learning.

Flower Darby celebrates and promotes effective teaching in all modalities to advance equitable learning outcomes for all students. She’s an Associate Director of the Teaching for Learning Center at the University of Missouri. Prior to that, she held roles such as Assistant Dean of Online and Innovative Pedagogies, Director of Teaching for Student Success, and Senior Instructional Designer.

These roles have allowed her to build on her experience teaching in person and online for over 27 years in a range of subjects including English, Technology, Education, Leadership, Dance, and Pilates.

In her current work and publications, Darby empowers faculty to teach inclusive and equity-focused classes in all modalities. Her recent books include The Norton Guide to Equity-Minded Teaching (2023) and Small Teaching Online: Applying Learning Science in Online Classes (2019), and she’s an internationally sought-after keynote speaker.

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Rob Ferrilli

CEO
Ferrilli

Panelist Bio

During the webinar, Rob Ferrilli will examine the influence of AI on college technology and operations.

Robert Ferrilli, with a wealth of over two decades in technology and higher education, founded Ferrilli in 2003 to enhance the technological capabilities of educational institutions. Starting as a one-person mission, the firm has evolved into a powerhouse of over 200 specialists, serving more than 400 institutions across the United States and recognized five times by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies, including a most recent accolade in 2023. Ferrilli stands out in its field.

At Ferrilli, Robert took the initiative to launch Intuition Payment Solutions and diversified the company’s service portfolio to encompass advisory, leadership, security, infrastructure, student information systems, and artificial intelligence consulting. His dedication is unwavering when it comes to transforming people, processes, and technology, ensuring that no student is left behind and that all have the support needed for a successful journey to graduation. As a Villanova Executive MBA alumnus, he exemplifies visionary leadership. Our sights are set high as we relentlessly pursue excellence and innovation in education, leaving an indelible mark of transformation and success.

Before starting Ferrilli, Robert Ferrilli worked for the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and CampusWorks. He also did independent consulting and founded a market technology firm that won a Philly Gold Award for New Media and Package Design in 2000 for its work on the queCard, an interactive business card.

While at Ferrilli, he founded Intuition Payment Solutions, a payment platform for higher education. He has diversified Ferrilli’s professional services portfolio to include advisory, leadership, security, infrastructure services, and student information systems consulting. Ferrill is the only organization that is both a Build partner and Premier partner with Ellucian and was also named the 2022 Ellucian Implementation Partner of the Year.

Robert focuses on transforming people, processes, and technology to ensure no student is left behind. He is committed to removing obstacles and designing support structures for students to ensure a successful journey to graduation. Robert is a graduate of Villanova’s Executive MBA program.

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02/19/2024 |

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Embracing the Future:
ACUE's AI Quick Study Series Unveiled!

Higher education has spent much of the last year learning the risks and rewards of AI to discover how it can best support teaching and learning. With ACUE’s new interactive, self-paced AI Quick Study series, faculty are equipped with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to do just that. 

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Join the ACUE team and Stephanie Speicher, Digital Fluency Faculty in Residence from Weber State University, as they:

  • Discuss the benefits for faculty and students when using AI in the classroom
  • Review the objectives and learning content present within ACUE’s new AI Quick Study courses
  • Demo ACUE’s new Quick Study course experience for our AI series

This interactive webinar features a panel made up of faculty, students, and ACUE team members who discuss the use of AI in higher education classrooms and the New AI Quick Study series aimed at equipping educators with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to efficiently utilize AI.

The panel explores attitudes and beliefs about AI, as well as challenges and opportunities with using AI in Higher Education courses. They also review the new AI Quick Study course topics and how they support faculty and students’ use of AI in the class and beyond. 

Key Takeaways for Attendees

Understand the need to embrace AI in higher education courses

Dispel common fears and misunderstandings of AI use by faculty and students

Explore the content of the new AI Quick Study series from ACUE

Learn about ACUE’s approach to crafting the new Quick Study courses to best serve faculty and students

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Be a part of this groundbreaking event

ACUE, the premier provider of faculty development and the only organization offering a teaching certification endorsed by ACE, is thrilled to introduce four new Quick Study courses designed to empower educators in teaching effectively with AI.

Access the Webinar