The Provosts Artificial Intelligence Working Group formed following the work completed by Trent Teaching Commons on the development of guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in instruction and assessment. As an extension of this effort, we are turning our focus toward the use of artificial intelligence tools in student learning, research and administrative contexts.
Objectives
- Explore and evaluate the potential applications and implications of artificial intelligence within academic, research and administrative contexts at Trent University.
- Build awareness, capacity and knowledge across Trent to enable the safe and ethical use of AI tools in teaching, learning, research and administrative contexts.
- Assess readiness for AI adoption at Trent in terms of skills, expertise, infrastructure, and potential applications or use cases.
Membership
- Emily Tufts, University Librarian - Chair
- Fergal O'Hagan, Associate Dean Teaching & Learning, Acting Dean Education
- Wenying Feng, Associate Dean & Acting Dean Durham
- Steve Boyle, AVP Information Technology
- Erin Stewart-Eves, Manager Academic Supports
- Jamie Elcombe, Manager Research Engagement
- Inna Seviaryna, Research Facilitator
- Michael Hickson, TUFA Member, Philosophy
- Kirk Hillsley, TUFA Member, Biology
- Michael Bruder, CUPE Member, Philosophy
- Dave Riegert, TUFA Member Mathematics
Work Plan
Stakeholder Consultations
- Surveys of students, faculty, instructional staff, non-instructional staff and administrators
- Focus group meetings with stakeholder groups across campus
Environmental Scan
- Use cases and examples
- Principles and guidelines
- Policy and governance
- Regulatory framework
Build Knowledge and Capacity
- Training opportunities
- Events and workshops
- Support, resources, best practices
Guidelines and Recommendations
- Draft guiding principles, guidelines
- Recommendations and next steps