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CUNY SPS Faculty Fellowship: Teaching and AI<\/h3>\n
As AI use has become increasingly prevalent in teaching and learning, faculty are considering how to adapt their courses to harness its potential while maintaining academic integrity and fostering deep learning. CUNY SPS faculty participants in this fellowship will examine AI\u2019s impact on pedagogy, assessment, and student engagement.\u00a0 Follow this link to learn more about this opportunity and details on how to apply<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When prompted with \u201cwrite a 100 word response to<\/span> what is Generative AI?\u201d the output of one AI tool, ChatGPT, was: <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cGenerative AI refers to systems that produce new content or data re<\/span>sembling what humans might create. It operates through complex algorithms, leveraging vast datasets to generate outputs autonomously. These systems encompass various techniques, including neural networks and machine learning models, enabl<\/span>ing them to comprehend patterns and create original content across multiple domains, such as text, images, and music. Generative AI’s capabilities extend to natural language processing, image synthesis, and even the production of art. Its evolu<\/span>tion empowers innovative applications in diverse fields, shaping the future of technology, creativity, and problem-solving through the generation of novel and realistic outputs.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On November 3, 2025, SPS faculty joined a dynamic, 90-minute discussion on the evolving role of generative AI in teaching and learning. This virtual, interactive session explored three key areas: academic policies around AI, approaches to discussions with students, and how coursework is changing in response to AI. The participants discussed challenges with new tools, shared experiences, asked questions, and exchanged strategies.<\/p>\n Organized and sponsored by the OFDIT Faculty Advisory Board, this discussion will focus on your experiences as faculty with generative AI (such as ChatGPT, Bard, and DALL-E2) in CUNY SPS classrooms. There have already been a number of informational and how-to sessions both CUNY-wide and at SPS about generative AI, so our focus in this session will be on the AI policies, experiences, questions, and needs of our faculty.<\/p>\n In this one-hour interactive session, we would like to acknowledge the wide range of approaches faculty are already taking with generative AI. You will be invited to share your class AI policies (if any), to share your experiences with using generative AI in your 2023-24 classes, and to share your questions and support needs with generative AI going forward.<\/p>\n Depending on the number of participants, this forum may include participation in discipline-specific breakout rooms where faculty can articulate their questions, concerns, and suggestions.<\/p>\n Looking for clarity on generative AI in education? Join this session to understand the definition of generative AI and explore its present influence on the classroom environment. Delve into common concerns and approaches associated with this technology, discover some ways in which faculty and staff leverage generative AI, and learn about the latest updates in this rapidly-growing field. <\/span>Open to faculty, staff, and students<\/span><\/p>\n Join this session to discover how to use Generative AI tools to help brainstorm ways to enhance job skill development with experiential learning opportunities.\u00a0 Starting with a general AI overview, presenters will diagnose what makes for effective AI prompts.\u00a0 A thoughtful, engineered prompt will mean a better AI output. Using this skill, the presenters will brainstorm achievable experiential learning project opportunities and develop current and future skill sets that are highly desirable to future employers.\u00a0 Ethical and equity considerations will round out the discussion. Open to faculty and staff.\u00a0 Presented by CUNY Career Success Fellows: <\/span>Dr. Joseph Foy, Associate Director, Online Business Programs & <\/span>Dr. Isabelle Elisha, Associate Director, Psychology<\/p>\n Join our panel discussion about SPS students’ experiences with generative AI tools in their learning. Learn about some ways students might leverage generative AI, and their motivations and concerns. Understand student perspectives on the support and resources necessary for an optimal learning experience that acknowledges the presence of generative AI.<\/span><\/p>\n Check the CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy site for details<\/a>.<\/p>\n A collection of links vetted by the OFDIT Team:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Upcoming Events! Creating Your AI Course Policy Join us for a discussion of AI course policies and statements. We’ll look at sample policies and discuss how they fit with your teaching approach. Then we’ll have time to draft policies and share with each other for feedback. 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<\/p>\nWhat is Generative AI?<\/h3>\n
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– OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Jan. 3 version) [Large language model]. https:\/\/chat.openai.com\/chat\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n
Past Events at SPS<\/h2>\n
Faculty Discussion on Generative AI<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Faculty Forum on Generative AI in the CUNY SPS Classroom
\n<\/strong>Facilitators: Richard Schumaker and Kate Moss<\/h4>\nDecoding Generative AI: A Guide to the Fundamentals<\/b><\/h4>\n
AI, Experiential Learning and Job Skill Development<\/b><\/h4>\n
Let\u2019s Talk AI: Student Roundtable\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n
Events Around CUNY<\/h2>\n
CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy – Generative AI Series<\/b><\/h3>\n
Generative AI Resources\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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