AI Explorers
What?
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Explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance your teaching, research, and creative work.
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Gain insights and practical skills, explore innovative strategies, and engage in thoughtful conversations about the ethical use of AI in academia.
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Earn $250 in your Recognized Incentive Activity (RIA) account (first-come, first-serve; limited funding) and a certificate of completion.
How?
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Attend at least 5 qualifying exploration sessions, from at least 3 units, during Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026 (see the AI Explorers Map for qualifying events).
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For each session, keep a record of what you learned, how you might apply it, and any impact you noticed.
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After completing at least 5 exploration sessions, submit your reflections in
Qualtrics by May 22, 2026. Registration to participate in the AI Explorers Program before attending the sessions is not required.
The Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs is dedicated to the professional development of faculty members from recruitment to retirement, as well as to the success of students through high-impact learning experiences, continuous program improvement, and innovative pedagogies.
We partner with other central offices on campus to support faculty as they create thoughtful, holistic plans for their careers, achieve excellence in their research and creative endeavors, mentor their students, engage the community, and find meaningful work/life balance.
Throughout the academic year, the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs will provide and promote internal and external professional development opportunities.
Past Professional Development Opportunities
Making Better Videos for Your Courses
Learn practical tips, affordable tools, and proven strategies to help you create professional, captivating videos. This session will prepare you to produce videos that elevate your content, keep students engaged, and showcase your expertise. Watch the recording of this session here.
Title IX for Faculty
Learn about conduct or situations that fall under the University's Title IX policy, your reporting obligations as a mandatory reporter, and resources on campus that are available to students. This session also provides brief scenarios to apply your knowledge to. Watch the recording of this session here.
Other Upcoming Opportunities
Flying Higher: Professional Development for Mid-Career and Senior Faculty - View Series
Facul-TEA 15-Minute Sessions - View Series