Generative AI Learning Community
GenAI Learning Community
The Center for Teaching Excellence seeks a cohort of 30 interested and dedicated instructors to participate in the Generative AI Learning Community focused on exploring the use of generative artificial intelligence in the classroom. This three-semester commitment takes place over the 2026/2027 calendar year - Spring or Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027. There is flexibility for faculty to join the learning community either in Spring or Summer 2026, with both entry points concluding with activities in which they promote AI use among their peers (Champion AI among Peers). Participants choose two activities from four options.
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Entry Point |
Implementation |
Champion AI among Peers |
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Spring 2026 |
Fall 2026 |
Spring 2027 |
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Summer 2026 |
Fall 2026 |
Spring 2027 |
GenAI Learning Community Outcomes:
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Explore the latest developments and best practices in generative AI and its applications in various disciplines and domains.
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Experiment with generative AI tools and techniques to enhance teaching and learning.
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Engage in dialogue with learning community members and external experts to share experiences, challenges, and insights.
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Promote ethical and responsible use of generative AI in education that respects the rights of all stakeholders.
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Design and implement a Generative AI project plan that incorporates the use of AI in a course.
Those who complete all requirements within the specified timeframe will receive a two-year subscription to Copilot M365 or Gemini Pro, valued at approximately $750.
Generative AI Community
Fall 2026 focuses on generative AI implementation, planning to put into practice that which was learned in the spring/summer. Spring 2027 focuses on activities in which participants promote AI use among their peers, sharing how they implemented generative AI into their teaching and their assessment of how it went. For more information view the Champion AI among Peers document. Participants choose two activities from the four options
Facilitated by
- Dr. Jamie Thompson, Center for Teaching Excellence
- Michele Vick, Center for Teaching Excellence
Session Audience
Time Frame
- The Generative AI Learning Community will engage in activities such as workshops, webinars, demos, discussions, projects, and showcases over its three-semester
- Kick-off Informational Meeting: Zoom 1-hour meeting the week of January 19-23, 2026 (date, time, location to be determined based on participant availability)
- Biweekly 1-hour Zoom meetings over the course of the spring semester
- Monthly 1- hour Zoom meetings for the Fall 2026
- Champion AI among Peers activities in Spring 2027
- The Generative AI Learning Community will engage in activities such as workshops, webinars, demos, discussions, projects, and showcases over its two-semester duration.
Summer 2026 Entry Point Logistics
- Kick-off Informational Meeting: Face-to-face 1-hour meeting the week of May 18-22, 2026 (date, time, location to be determined based on participant availability)
- Biweekly 1-hour Zoom meetings over the course of the summer Monthly 1-hour Zoom meetings for the Fall 2026
- Champion AI among Peers activities in Spring 2027 duration.
- The Generative AI Learning Community will engage in activities such as workshops, webinars, demos, discussions, projects, and showcases over its three-semester duration.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2026 cohort will be open from September 29-October 17, 2026
Apply now for Cohort 3 by accessing this application form.
Accepted applicant notification email sent: week of November 3-7, 2026.