AI Efforts on Campus
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the focus of manyÌýconversations and activities on our campus spanning academic, research, and administrative operations. The Office of Information Technology seeks to bring coordination to these pursuits to allow for knowledge sharing, education, best practices, and awareness of these activities. Additionally, it aims to ensure students, faculty, and staff can leverage the power of AI while also ensuring responsible use and data stewardship. On this page you can find information about AI events and workshops, AI communities of practice, the AI Strategic Steering Committee and more.
This a campus-wide AI strategic steering committee has representation from research, teaching and learning, administrative and operational disciplines. Members assist with the creation of resources and guidance to campus users. Learn more about our members and activities so far.Ìý
The Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder AI community of practice is comprised of staff and faculty across many disciplines that have interest or expertise in the field of artificial intelligence.Ìý
Participants in the community of practice are not expected to have any specific or previous knowledge of AI, only a motivation to improve the ways AI is used within our campus and in higher education. The AI Community of Practice’s role includes: Ìý
- sharing information and resources, Ìý
- identifying effective practices,
- and informing campus guidelines in the disciplines of research, teaching, learning and operations.
To join this community of practice, please . The Center for Teaching & Learning and ASSETT also host a .
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There is a great need to think about how generative artificial intelligence (AI) integrates with and impacts teaching and learning in higher education.
There is a need for individual disciplines, departments, and programs to think about how AI impacts and relates to their specific needs and goals.
This is the challenge the AI Literacy Ambassadors pilot is addressing these needs through collective action and sessions drawing together AI educators across Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder departments and programs. We are:
- convening a cohort of instructors
- supporting each participant in developing a discipline specific AI innovation
- creating information sharing support structures
- modeling a program structure that can be expanded across the university
The program is supported by the ASSETT Innovation Incubator and the Center for Teaching & Learning. For more info about the program or for future participation please email Blair Young with ASSETT, or email Lee Frankel-Goldwater the project lead.
Campus Events and InitiativesÌý
Through the development of the AI steering team and Community of Practice, we anticipate the coordination of future on-campus and virtual events promoting the responsible use of AI across research, teaching and learning, and operational uses. Check back here often for events such as AI showcases, workshops and recordings of those events. The Center for Teaching & Learning and ASSETT also offer . If you have a proposal for a campus AI event, please join our community of practice to coordinate.Ìý
Join Blair Young for an engaging session in the Teaching & Learning with AI Community of Practice (CoP). This event is designed for educators interested in exploring the evolving role of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. Together, we’ll delve into practical applications, ethical considerations, and strategies for integrating AI tools effectively in the classroom.
Click on the links below to learn more:
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The Center for Teaching & Learning in collaboration with ASSETT (Arts & Sciences Support of Education Through Technology) stewards several initiatives that support the campus community as they navigate the impacts of generative AI on teaching and learning. The Center is committed to providing the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØcommunity with the support and resources they need to enter boldly into teaching and learning in the age of AI.Ìý
Click on the links below to learn more:
This working group is open to faculty from across disciplines to address salient gen AI topics that impact faculty, students, and teaching and learning. In Fall 2024, the working group developed new AI Use Syllabus Guidance which was released in January 2025. In Spring 2025, the working group will address honor code considerations including best practices for grading and gen AI (plagiarism detectors, student privacy, intellectual property) and communicating with students about classroom gen AI policies and practices as they relate to the honor code. The group meets online every other Friday from 12-1pm. Please email Shelly Miller, at shelly.miller@colorado.edu, to participate.
Hosted by the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot User Experience Working Group
This event will offer an introduction to AI fundamentals, hands-on experience with pre-configured AI tasks, and guidance for tailoring AI models to your projects. Open to researchers, students, faculty, and practitioners, especially those from Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), this workshop provides access to cutting-edge computational resources and expertise. This workshop designed for individuals across all disciplines and career stages in higher education.
When: April 2-3, 2025
Where: The Westin Denver Downtown
Applications close January 31, 2025.
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This showcase highlighted three ways that AI is being utilized in teaching, research and administration on the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder campus. Here are the presenters and the topics they discussed:
Michael Klymkowsky, MCDB facultyÌý
AI in the classroom: Socratic tutor
Esther Rolf, Computer Science facultyÌý
AI in research: Using AI to analyze large data sets
Tim Crean, OIT staff Ìý
AI in operations: Microsoft 365 Copilot & GenAI capabilities
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This session covered Microsoft Copilot foundations, prompt-crafting tips and tricks, and what Copilot offers compared to other Gen AI tools.
(you must log in with your Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder username and IdentiKey password)
Join the AI Community of Practice
Any Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder affiliate can join the AI Community of Practice. This community uses as the hub for community and collaboration. To join,Ìýclick the + AICoP Microsoft Team button below. A moderator will have to approve your request to ensure that you are a current Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder affiliate.