Teaching in the Age of AI: VCU Convenes Faculty, Students, and Partners for Daylong Summit – College of Humanities & Sciences

Teaching in the Age of AI: VCU Convenes Faculty, Students, and Partners for Daylong Summit – College of Humanities & Sciences

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Publish Date: 2026-05-14 13:07:00

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• The CHS AI Teaching Summit hosted at Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Humanities and Sciences brought together over 200 educators and students to discuss generative AI’s impact on teaching and learning.
• The event highlighted increased university-wide discussions about AI across different academic departments and partner institutions, indicating a shared concern and opportunity.
• A student panel played a key role, offering direct insights into student experiences and attitudes towards AI in academic settings, helping to bridge gaps between student and instructor perspectives.
• Keynote speaker Dr. C. Edward Watson addressed integrating AI into general education to enhance critical thinking and academic integrity, while emphasizing practical strategies to combat cheating.
• Afternoon workshops focused on actionable applications of AI in syllabus design, assignment redesign, and information literacy, supported by collaborations across campus.
• Future initiatives including the CHS AI HUB, upcoming AI Research Summit, the AI in Pedagogy badge program, and a Faculty AI Interest Group aim to keep the momentum going for integrating AI into faculty development and curriculum design.