| Initiative Title | Advanced level access to AI tools |
| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | No |
| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | Funding this initiative will allow for...
- scaled training and support for faculty and student across the intitution
- practical and pedagogical integration and support for student literacy and skill in using AI by discipline
- accelerate student introduction and access to AI tools
- support student readiness for next phase of academic or career plans
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded |
- delayed integration and support for student literacy and skill in using AIĀ
- continued disparity in student introduction and access to AI tools
- hampered student readiness for next phase of academic or career plans
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| Department Goals | Develop framework and support training for faculty, staff and student AI literacy and integration |
| Programs | |
| Locations | Main Campus |
| Estimated Completion Date | 05/31/2027 |
| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | Yes |
| Importance | High |
| Funding Source | Grant Possibility |
| Created | 12/10/2025 1:52 pm |
| Updated | 12/10/2025 1:52 pm |
Institutional Goals
| Goal |
How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
- MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS
- 3 Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience
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Advance student access to technology and skill development that is critical to their future success |
- MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS
- 5 Educational Effectiveness Assessment
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Integration of new/innovative teaching, learning and assessment to drive outcomes and student success |
- STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2028
- Priority 1: Student Support & Success
- Objective #1: Refine curriculum design, instructional practices, and learning environments to maximize academic excellence, intellectual curiosity and student success.
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Integration of new/innovative teaching, learning and assessment to drive outcomes and student success |
- STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2028
- Priority 3: Academic & Professional Excellence
- Objective #3: Promote faculty and staff engagement in professional growth and institutional initiatives, with recognition for contributions to student support and success as well as institutional improvement and innovation.
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Support faculty professional development and innovative teaching practices |
- STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2028
- Priority 4: Systems & Spaces
- Objective #2: Invest in technology that enhances learning, improves student access to resources, and increases institutional data-driven decision-making.
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Secure access to advanced technology to support equitable learning experiences across the student population regardless of socioeconomic status |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| Source funding options via grants office and state support |
Dana Salkowsky |
1 |
Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| Scaled access to technology for teaching and learning |
1 |
Assessment Methods
| Method |
Description |
Other Method |
Responsible Party |
| Tracking |
Usage of programs, services, participation can be tracked; demographic information may also be able to be collected. |
|
CTL |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$50,000.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$50,000.00 |
Equipment
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| Secure advanced access to AI tools via licensing |
$50000.00
/ 50000.00 (1st year)
|
- Center for Teaching and Learning
|
| TOTAL: |
$50,000.00 / $50,000.00 |
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Facility
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Supply
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Staffing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Training
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Marketing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Other
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Prioritization
This is initiative is ready for prioritization.
Assessment
| Date | Department Name | Status | Cost to Date | Funding Source | |
| No results found. |