AI Steering Committee Updates
The AI Steering Committee is launching Special Interest Groups (SIG) for each of the dimensions outlined in the UIS AI Education Governance Framework. These SIGs will play a crucial role in operationalizing the framework. Each group will be responsible for:
- Outlining comprehensive guidelines for their respective dimension.
- Providing campus leadership with detailed information and recommendations to ensure effective implementation and alignment with the university's strategic goals.
The AI Steering Committee had 45 faculty and staff members volunteer to participate in the sprint. Each SIG will provide recommendations to the executive committee by Dec. 5th.
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Oct 16, 2025 | 12:00 - 3:30pm
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