Goals and Objectives
To support specific college-wide initiatives.
Activities
These initiatives are specifically derived from the Strategic Plan and impact the entire College.
- AI Awareness Month
Education Disrupted: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Focus
Here at Durham Tech we recognize the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Higher Education. It is quickly evolving and changing the way we do things. This February we are making a concerted effort to build awareness about the impact of AI on what we do here at Durham Tech.Goal
This month, our goal is to understand the impact of AI on what we do. AI is everywhere now. If you have yet to give it some thought, you will be equipped with enough information by the end of the month to further explore AI. Ready or not, AI will impact us, our students, and how we do things. We need to be prepared.
Objective
AI Awareness Month activities will teach college members about the possible impact of AI on our institution. During the month of February, we hope to:
- Build an awareness of AI.
- Explore the implications of AI for us here at Durham Tech.
- Participate in discussions and training activities related to AI.
- Recommend actions related to using AI in areas of the college.
Activities at a Glance
Below is a brief list of activities scheduled for the month of February. For more details on these activities, view the Teaching and Learning Calendar.
- Monday, February 5
- The AI Advantage: Transforming Tomorrow’s Professionals Today (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
- Presented by Dr. Andrea Crowley, Executive Director, North Carolina Student Success Center
- Presented by Dr. Andrea Crowley, Executive Director, North Carolina Student Success Center
- The AI Advantage: Transforming Tomorrow’s Professionals Today (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
- Wednesday, February 7
- Learning Conversation: Digital Literacy now more than ever! (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
- Moderated by Dr. Cathy James-Springer, Director, Organizational Development and Learning
- Moderated by Dr. Cathy James-Springer, Director, Organizational Development and Learning
- Learning Conversation: Digital Literacy now more than ever! (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
- Thursday, February 8
- Reading Circle: "You Look Like a Thing, and I Love You." (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- Led by Meredith Lewis, Librarian, Orange County Campus
- Led by Meredith Lewis, Librarian, Orange County Campus
- Reading Circle: "You Look Like a Thing, and I Love You." (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- Friday, February 9
- AI - Leveraging AI in Higher Education Part 1 – Foundations (12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
- Presented by Dr. Lane Freeman, Director of Online Instruction, North Carolina Community College System
- Presented by Dr. Lane Freeman, Director of Online Instruction, North Carolina Community College System
- AI - Leveraging AI in Higher Education Part 1 – Foundations (12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, February 13
- Conversations about AI: The Good, the Bad, and the "Meh" (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
- Presented by Adrian Knight (Librarian, Reference Library), Meredith Lewis (Librarian, Orange County Campus), Kyle Minton (Librarian, Reference Library)
- Presented by Adrian Knight (Librarian, Reference Library), Meredith Lewis (Librarian, Orange County Campus), Kyle Minton (Librarian, Reference Library)
- Conversations about AI: The Good, the Bad, and the "Meh" (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
- Wednesday, February 14
- Integrating AI in our Everyday Work (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
- Facilitated by Marye Vance, TLC Coordinator/Codirector Central Hub/Instructor, Early Childhood Education
- Reading Circle: "You Look Like a Thing, and I Love You." (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- Led by Meredith Lewis, Librarian, Orange County Campus
- Led by Meredith Lewis, Librarian, Orange County Campus
- Integrating AI in our Everyday Work (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
- Thursday, February 15
- Introduction to AI (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
- Facilitated by Karen McPhaul (Senior Director, Instructional Technologies), Amy Netzel (Coordinator, Instructional Design and Instructional Technologies), Marisa Sullivan (Coordinator, Distance Learning Tech and Instructional Technologies), and Alan Brown (Instructional Technology Support Specialist)
- Facilitated by Karen McPhaul (Senior Director, Instructional Technologies), Amy Netzel (Coordinator, Instructional Design and Instructional Technologies), Marisa Sullivan (Coordinator, Distance Learning Tech and Instructional Technologies), and Alan Brown (Instructional Technology Support Specialist)
- Introduction to AI (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
- Monday, February 19
- Student Panel: Students share their thoughts on AI (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
- Moderated by Dr. Cathy James-Springer
- Students: Angie Melchor-Rogue, Juan-Pablo Ha, and X Peterson
- Student Panel: Students share their thoughts on AI (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, February 20
- Leveraging AI in Higher Education Part 2A – Faculty Focused Workshop (10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
- Presented by Dr. Lane Freeman, Director of Online Instruction, North Carolina Community College System
- Leveraging AI in Higher Education Part 2B – Administrative and Student Services Workshop (1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
- Presented by Dr. Lane Freeman, Director of Online Instruction, North Carolina Community College System
- Presented by Dr. Lane Freeman, Director of Online Instruction, North Carolina Community College System
- Leveraging AI in Higher Education Part 2A – Faculty Focused Workshop (10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
- Wednesday, February 21
- Empowering Faculty with ChatGPT: Innovate Your Course Development (9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)
- Facilitated by Dennise Cardona, Digital Content Manager/Video Producer, UMBC
- Facilitated by Dennise Cardona, Digital Content Manager/Video Producer, UMBC
- Empowering Faculty with ChatGPT: Innovate Your Course Development (9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)
- Thursday, February 22
- Artificial Intelligence and Operational Processes Presentation (1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
- Facilitated by Durham Tech ITS Department.
- Reading Circle: "You Look Like a Thing, and I Love You." (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- Led by Meredith Lewis, Librarian, Orange County Campus
- Led by Meredith Lewis, Librarian, Orange County Campus
- Artificial Intelligence and Operational Processes Presentation (1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
- Monday, February 26
- Academic Integrity in the world of AI (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- Facilitated by Dr. Cathy James-Springer, Director, Organizational Development and Learning
- Facilitated by Dr. Cathy James-Springer, Director, Organizational Development and Learning
- Academic Integrity in the world of AI (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- Wednesday, February 28
- Reading Circle: "You Look Like a Thing, and I Love You." (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- Led by Meredith Lewis, Librarian, Orange County Campus
- Led by Meredith Lewis, Librarian, Orange County Campus
- Reading Circle: "You Look Like a Thing, and I Love You." (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- Thursday, February 29
- Close of AI Awareness Month (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
- Presented by Dr. Susan Bowen, Vice President, Chief Campus Operations Officer
- Close of AI Awareness Month (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
- Teaching and Learning Professional Development Day
The second professional development day is intended for all employees who teach and is designed to give faculty the opportunity to reflect on teaching practices, refine pedagogy, and ensure learning excellence.- Service Professional Development Day
The third professional development day is intended for all employees who provide support services and is designed to give staff the opportunity to reflect on customer-service practices, refine and enhance student engagement, and ensure service excellence.