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May 16, 2025: One Year of Progress from Pace’s AI Committee

Dear Colleagues,

Just over a year ago, the University-Wide Artificial Intelligence (AI) Committee was formed under the leadership of former Provost Joseph R. Franco. Since then, this dedicated, multidisciplinary group has been working with purpose and urgency to help the Pace Community understand, engage with, and benefit from the evolving world of AI.

I’ve worked with the committee to ensure its momentum—and I’m inspired by what it has achieved. Driven by a spirit of service and collaboration, the committee has focused on creating practical, sustainable AI tools, training, and initiatives for the Pace Community.

Here’s a look at what the committee has accomplished in just one year:

  • Built a dedicated, well-rounded committee from across the Pace Community. Reach out if you see a familiar name—they would love to connect.
  • Received approval for an AI academic policy, providing clear guidance while empowering our faculty to do what is best for their courses.
  • Developed a redesigned CIS 101 course that will introduce more than 2,000 students to the fundamentals of AI by the end of this academic year.
  • Launched summer AI training for faculty and staff, where more than 140 staff and faculty received an AI crash course.
  • Piloted “AI in the Workplace,” with more than 275 graduating seniors and 60 staff and faculty enrolled.
  • Launched the AI Resources Hub to provide hands-on tools and resources and an AI site to show off how Pace staff and faculty are pioneering AI innovation.
  • Partnered with Pace’s AI Lab, Library , and ITS to ensure alignment and support.
  • Introduced a Microsoft Copilot mini-grant that provided over 50 staff and faculty with Copilot 365 licenses to explore further AI tool adoption.

The work is far from over. The committee is already planning a follow-up to CIS 101, continued AI training and professional development, new pilot programs and partnerships, and expanded resources for our current community, alumni, and broader networks.

Their work reflects some of the best of Pace: interdisciplinary, pragmatic, and future-focused. I’m proud to support their efforts as they continue building with purpose—and they’re just getting started.

Sincerely,

Jonathan H. Hill, DPS
Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

September 9, 2024: Preparing for Fall: AI Guidance and User Groups Kickoff

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the landscape of higher education, Pace's University-Wide Artificial Intelligence Committee has been diligently working to ensure that Pace remains at the forefront of these developments. As we begin the fall semester, we understand that many faculty members are seeking guidance on how to address AI in their syllabi. To support you, we are sharing the following resources:

  • Draft Academic Policy on AI Use: The committee has prepared a draft of a proposed academic policy on AI use, which can serve as a starting point for faculty in developing course policies on AI. This draft is not finalized and will undergo further review by the Faculty Council and Academic Conduct Committees. However, it is being provided now to help guide decisions on AI usage and citation in classes.
  • AI Policy Resources: For suggested language, please refer to this resource with policy examples from other institutions, compiled by NYU. For help with citations, the Pace Library offers a Student Guide to Generative AI. These resources are intended to support you as you consider how AI might be utilized within your courses.
  • AI User Groups: Looking ahead, registration is open for AI user groups at Pace at all three campuses. These groups will offer a collaborative space for faculty and staff interested in AI to share knowledge, engage in mutual training, and explore innovative AI applications. We encourage you to RSVP for our upcoming kickoff meetings.

We hope these resources will be valuable as we begin a new semester. Feedback on the draft AI policy and other AI initiatives is welcome; please send any comments or suggestions to genAI@pace.edu.

We look forward to your participation in these initiatives and your continued support in making Pace a leader in AI education and innovation.

July 16, 2024: Introducing Pace's Committee of Artificial Intelligence

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) gains prominence, its impact on higher education is becoming a crucial topic of interest. In celebration of AI Appreciation Day, we are excited to share our ongoing efforts in this transformative field. The Office of the Provost has formed a dedicated AI Committee to explore the integration of AI into our academic and administrative environments.

The scope of this committee encompasses several key objectives, including supporting AI initiatives across campuses, promoting expanded AI education, developing academic integrity policies, educating students on ethical AI use, identifying administrative use cases, and more.

During the past few weeks, we have been working diligently to address some of our main goals, including:

  • Faculty and Staff Surveys: A faculty survey on AI was launched last month, and a staff survey will be conducted in the near future. The results will inform our ongoing efforts.
  • Policy Development: We are drafting a policy to be reviewed by the Faculty Council Committees this fall and preparing text for the Faculty Center Syllabus template. In the meantime, you can refer to this resource with policy examples from other institutions, compiled by NYU.
  • Pace’s AI Hub: Last month, we launched our website that showcases Pace’s commitment to innovation with AI. We also plan to develop a hub for internal AI resources for the Pace Community. (Many resources and support are currently available on the ITS and Library sites.)

Looking ahead, we are excited to announce that starting this fall, CIS 101 will include a six-week introduction to AI, providing students with foundational knowledge on this evolving technology. To support the faculty teaching this course, we have developed training sessions that cover this new content, which will be held this summer. More details about this training will be available soon.

Looking forward, we aim to create opportunities for staff, faculty, and students with an interest in AI to engage in AI user groups. These groups will serve as collaborative communities to share knowledge, provide mutual training, open avenues of discovery, and explore innovative applications of AI. More details will follow in the fall.

We are excited about our progress and look forward to your support in making Pace a leader in AI education and innovation.