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AI Resources

Pace's AI Committee

Welcome Letter

Pace's Artificial Intelligence Committee was established in April 2024 through the support of former Provost Joseph Franco, PhD, and the leadership of Beth Gordon, PhD, Vice President of Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer.

Our charge is to research and optimize the use of AI at Pace University. This includes identifying, assessing, and promoting AI resources across the University, supporting faculty in incorporating AI into teaching and staff in administrative processes; and developing ethical AI policies that ensure academic integrity.

Since its inception, the AI Committee has developed an AI policy that supports faculty autonomy in the classroom while emphasizing academic integrity; created AI literacy training and hands-on workshops for students, staff, and alumni; hosted three Actionable AI Conferences serving the Westchester and New York City communities; provided guidance on ethical AI use through faculty learning circles and departmental training; and piloted emerging technologies while collaborating with vendors to expand access to AI tools and training opportunities, including Grow with Google and Google Workspace.

The committee also serves as an ongoing resource for the Pace Community, welcoming conversations with anyone seeking clarity, support, or guidance on AI-related questions and challenges.

The committee is composed of faculty from multiple disciplines and schools, alongside staff from areas such as DEI, marketing, library services, ITS, and more, combining a wide range of expertise and perspectives from across Pace’s three campuses.

The AI Committee is dedicated to positioning Pace University as a leader in the responsible and ethical use of AI, empowering our community to leverage these technologies in meaningful ways. By fostering a culture of innovation and curiosity, we aim to set a new benchmark for ethical AI integration, not just within New York City and Westchester, but across the global academic and professional landscapes.

Sincerely,
University-Wide Artificial Intelligence Committee

Committee Members

Beth Gordon, VP & CIO, Information Technology Services
staff co-chair

David Sachs, Professor, Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems
faculty co-chair

  • Christopher Bohlk, Information Systems Officer
  • Jah Davis, Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Lisa Ellrodt, Solutions Architect Director, Enterprise Information Systems
  • Matt Ganis, Clinical Professor, Seidenberg
  • Deborah Heller, Assistant Dean of the Law Library, Haub School of Law
  • Vishal Lala, Professor, Lubin School of Business
  • Johnni Medina, Manager of Internal Communications, co-chair of Actionable AI Conference
  • Jennifer Rosenstein, University librarian
  • Christelle Scharff, Professor, Seidenberg, Co-Director of the AI Lab
  • Gabriel Terrizzi, Director of Web and Mobile Services, co-chair of Actionable AI Conference
  • Dinesh Ulpange, Director of Enrollment Technology

Former Founding Members

  • Vinnie Birkenmeyer
  • Nancy DeRiggi
  • Steve Feyl
  • Marcella Szablewicz
  • Gabriel Terrizzi, co-chair of Actionable AI
  • Gisela Tirado Tewes
  • Katie Todd