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AI Tools for Deans (SOLD OUT)

Empowering Deans with AI Tools: Enhancing Teaching, Research, and Administrative Efficiency
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February 5
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Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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AI Tools for Deans (SOLD OUT)
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Start your workshop experience with check-in and a networking lunch. This is the perfect chance to connect with fellow participants before the workshop begins.
This module offers a deep dive into the most widely used AI tools in academia. Participants will receive hands-on experience, learning when and how to use each tool effectively. By the end of this session, participants will know which tools are best for content generation, research assistance, and enhancing administrative work.
Stephanie M. Bryant
Executive Vice President, Chief Accreditation Officer, and Managing Director, Americas
AACSB International
Learn how AI can create course content, develop grading rubrics, automate assessments, and facilitate student feedback. Participants will discover how these tools can significantly reduce faculty workload while improving engagement and learning outcomes.
Uday Murthy
Professor, Quinn Eminent Scholar of Accounting Information Systems, Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy
University of South Florida
Explore cutting-edge AI tools that can assist faculty in conducting literature reviews, data analysis, and even the generation of research insights. From research publication tools to AI-assisted data modeling, this module will help deans understand how to bring AI into research workflows to enhance productivity and impact.
Samantha Steidle
Venture Lab Director and Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship, Davis College of Business and Economics
Radford University
This final module provides hands-on experience with AI solutions for supporting administrative tasks, increasing productivity, and improving communications. Participants will explore tools that process large sets of information efficiently, such as summarizing lengthy reports or synthesizing data for decision-making. Additionally, this module will demonstrate how AI can assist in generating tailored communication strategies and responses. Participants will also learn to enhance communications by developing proposals, drafting concise and targeted emails, and creating audience-specific messaging. Practical examples will show how these tools can seamlessly integrate into daily workflows.
Tawnya S. Means
Assistant Dean, Educational Innovation, Chief Learning Officer, Gies College of Business
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign