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Call for Abstracts: Generative AI Pedagogy in Practice

admin-jennifer — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:36:12 +0000

The ϡȱ�� Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation invites ϡȱ�� faculty and instructional educators to contribute to Generative AI Pedagogy in Practice: Evidence-Informed Teaching Cases from ϡȱ�� Higher Education.

We're seeking evidence-informed teaching cases that showcase how educators are thoughtfully integrating or responding to generative AI in their courses.

Abstracts due: November 6, 2026
Optional info session: October 13, 2026, 1–2 PM ET
Publication: July 2027 as an open educational resource

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AI Amplified: Showcase Spotlights

admin-jennifer — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:57:59 +0000

AI Amplified: Showcase Spotlights explores innovative applications of generative AI in teaching and learning. Each session features educators pioneering thoughtful, pedagogically-grounded approaches to AI integration in their classrooms. This series is co-sponsored by the Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation, ϡȱ��Online, and the ϡȱ�� Council of University System Faculty (CUSF). The series is open to faculty and staff from accredited ϡȱ�� institutions of higher education. Each session will be recorded and the recording link shared with session registrants.

September Spotlight: LLMs in English Departments: Teaching Rhetoric as AI Literacy

Monday, September 21, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

Presenter: Dr. Tanya Olson, Teaching Professor, Department of English, UMBC

About the Session: This session reframes interactions with generative AI as a rhetorical act within language-driven systems. In UMBC's ENGL 211, students apply audience, purpose, tone, and revision principles to AI interactions, learning to treat models as thinking partners rather than text generators. Participants will examine course-based assignments that position AI as a process-oriented tool, helping students critically shape and evaluate AI output across disciplines.

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October Spotlight: AI as a Design Thinking Partner: Enhancing Empathy and Customer Discovery in Business and Information Systems Education

Monday, October 19, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

Presenter: Dr. Andrew Mangle, Associate Professor, Management Information Systems, Bowie State University

About the Session: Students often miss opportunities for deeper inquiry during interviews. This session explores a course-specific AI tool that provides structured feedback on student interviews, highlighting assumptions and missed follow-ups. Participants will learn how AI can function as a feedback partner to strengthen empathy, listening, and reflective practice across project-based courses.

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November Spotlight: Designing Trustworthy AI-Supported Virtual Teaching Assistants: The JAIMIE Framework

Monday, November 16, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

Presenters: Charlotte Seckman, PhD, RN, NI-BC, CNE, FAAN, Professor, University of ϡȱ�� School of Nursing, University of ϡȱ��, Baltimore and Cory Stephens, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, NI-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, Assistant Professor, University of ϡȱ�� School of Nursing, University of ϡȱ��, Baltimore

About the Session: How can faculty use generative AI to extend instructional support without replacing human judgment? This interactive session introduces the JAIMIE Framework, a model for designing trustworthy AI-supported virtual teaching assistants in higher education. Using JAIMIE’s evolution from a course-embedded assistant to a broader ecosystem of specialized AI personas, Cory Stephens and Charlotte Seckman will demonstrate how purpose-built assistants can be grounded in approved course materials, bounded by clear guardrails, and evaluated for educational value. Participants will see live examples of text, voice, and avatar-based interaction and consider how a similar approach could support their own courses and institutional priorities.

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January Spotlight: Using Generative AI to Teach Case Conceptualization Skills in Clinical Psychology

Monday, January 18, 2027 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

Presenters: Dr. Amanda Draheim, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Goucher College

About the Session: Case conceptualization requires synthesis, judgment, and feedback—skills that are difficult to scale. This session explores how generative AI was used to scaffold readings, simulate role‑plays, and provide structured feedback while maintaining ethical boundaries. Participants will learn adaptable strategies for positioning AI as a developmental support tool that strengthens reasoning, reflection, and professional identity across applied disciplines.

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February Spotlight: Using Generative AI to Explore Journalism Archives: Opportunities, Limits, and Verification

Monday, February 15, 2027 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

Presenters: Dr. Derek Willis, Lecturer, Data and Computational Journalism, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of ϡȱ��, College Park

About the Session: This session examines how journalism students used generative AI to surface insights from large archives of local reporting while documenting AI limitations such as hallucinations and classification errors. By treating AI output as a starting point rather than an authority, students learned about transparency, verification, and responsible use. Participants will gain transferable approaches for teaching AI‑assisted analysis, documentation, and ethical disclosure in research‑based courses.

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Monday, April 19, 2027 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

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May Spotlight: Ungrading in the Age of AI: Formative Feedback as a Mechanism for Growth

Monday, May 17, 2027 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

Presenters: Zia Hassan, Instructor, Anne Arundel Community College and PhD Student, School of Education, Johns Hopkins University

About the Session: Generative AI has broken the assumption that a written artifact reflects a student's own thinking, which undercuts traditional grading. Ungrading solves that problem with mastery-based feedback loops instead, and students can use this feedback to grow their skills rather than calculating how many points are needed to get an A, and potentially using AI as a “shortcut."

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Call for Applications: Boosting Course Accessibility Faculty Fellowships

admin-jennifer — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:56:49 +0000

The ϡȱ�� Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2026-2027 Boosting Course Accessibility Faculty Fellowship program. This initiative will support up to 12 ϡȱ�� faculty members in engaging in digital accessibility-related course redesign to reduce barriers and support access for all students, including students with disabilities. Each selected faculty member will receive a $1,500 stipend and participate in a collaborative professional development program, culminating in a redesigned course for Spring 2027.

Review the full Call for Appliations. Applicants should submit all required materials (as a single document) to the secure SharePoint folder linked in the call for applications, by Friday, September 11, 2026.

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2026-2027 Digital Accessibility Communities of Practice Co-Leads Announced

admin-jennifer — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:28:44 +0000

The ϡȱ�� (ϡȱ��) Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation is pleased to announce the appointment of four Faculty Co-Leads for the 2026-2027 Digital Accessibility Communities of Practice (CoPs). These leaders will spearhead efforts to ensure that teaching and learning across the system's 12 institutions are inclusive, equitable, and compliant with the upcoming Title II standards.

As the ϡȱ�� works toward the April 26, 2027, digital accessibility compliance deadline, these Co-Leads will provide the disciplinary expertise and peer mentorship necessary to transform accessibility from a technical requirement into a pedagogical strength.

Digital Accessibility in STEM Community of Practice

Dr. Sarah Bass, Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at University of ϡȱ�� Baltimore County (UMBC), and Dr. Cyndi Wiley, Collegiate Faculty, Teaching & Learning and Associate Professor in Web/Digital Design & Virtual Reality at University of ϡȱ�� Global Campus (UMGC) will co-lead the STEM Community of Practice.

STEM disciplines often face unique hurdles in digital accessibility, from complex mathematical notation to interactive lab simulations. In their roles, these Co-Leads will conduct a landscape analysis of accessibility guidance within STEM fields and lead a cohort of 24+ faculty members in identifying and solving discipline-specific barriers. Their work will ensure that the next generation of ϡȱ��'s scientists and engineers learn in an environment designed for all students.

Digital Accessibility in Music & Arts Community of Practice

Dr. Luis Engelke, Professor of Music at Towson University (TU), and Dr. Jessica Grimmer, Co-Director, Center for Archival Futures (café) and Lecturer in the College of Information at University of ϡȱ�� (UMCP), will serve as Co-Leads for the Music & Arts Community of Practice.

Recognizing that visual and auditory arts require specialized approaches to digital inclusion, these Co-Leads will foster a collaborative environment for faculty to experiment with new pedagogical approaches. By reviewing guidance from national arts organizations and implementing WCAG 2.1 AA standards in creative contexts, they will help move the needle on how the arts are taught and experienced across the ϡȱ��.

A Collaborative Path Forward

The work of these Co-Leads will begin with a system-wide Community of Practice launch on Friday, October 2, 2026. Throughout the academic year, they will partner with the Kirwan Center and the ϡȱ�� Digital Accessibility Working Group to co-create faculty surveys, facilitate virtual meetings, and develop practical solutions that can be scaled across the state.

The appointment of these Co-Leads underscores the ϡȱ��'s commitment to collaborative excellence. By drawing on leadership from across the system's institutions, the Kirwan Center fosters a robust professional network that transcends institutional boundaries, ensuring that cutting-edge accessibility practices are not just shared, but deeply integrated into the fabric of academic departments.

The Kirwan Center will begin recruiting faculty participants for both Communities of Practice in August 2026. 

To learn more about the Digital Accessibility Communities of Practice Co-Leads, visit the Kirwan Center staff page.

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ϡȱ�� Faculty Named Generative AI Pedagogy Fellows for 2026-2027

admin-jennifer — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:36:24 +0000

The William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation at the ϡȱ�� (ϡȱ��) welcomes a cohort of 14 faculty selected as 2026-2027 Generative AI Pedagogy Fellows from across our ϡȱ�� institutions.

The Generative AI Pedagogy Fellows program is led by ϡȱ�� Senior Fellow for Generative AI Dr. Casey Stratton of Salisbury University and Dr. Jennifer Potter, Associate Director of the Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation.

This initiative brings together faculty who are already advancing generative AI pedagogy in their teaching and research practices. As recognized experts in this rapidly evolving field, Fellows will serve as champions for the thoughtful integration of generative AI across the ϡȱ��. The program aims to equip these faculty leaders with enhanced skills and knowledge to guide their peers through workshops and collaborative initiatives.

Fellows will further develop their expertise in generative AI applications while establishing a cross-institutional community of practice dedicated to collaborative research and innovation in AI pedagogy. Through this network, they will create, test, and disseminate evidence-based approaches that address the unique challenges and opportunities of AI in higher education. By working together on research projects and sharing their findings, Fellows will help establish the ϡȱ�� as a leader in generative AI pedagogy.

As generative AI rapidly transforms higher education, many institutions struggle with fragmented approaches to faculty development and inconsistent access to AI tools. Our cross-institutional fellows program addresses these challenges by creating collaborative communities where faculty share resources, expertise, and advocacy strategies, ultimately enhancing teaching and learning experiences across the entire ϡȱ��.

The 2026-2027 ϡȱ�� Generative AI Pedagogy Fellows are:

Mayyada Al Hammoshi, Collegiate Faculty, Assessment and Evaluation, and Associate Professor, Cyber Technology, University of ϡȱ�� Global Campus

Michelle Antero, Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Information Systems, University of ϡȱ�� Baltimore County

Molly Barra, Information Literacy Instruction Coordinator and Librarian II, Frostburg State University

John Beyers, Portfolio Director and Professor, Mathematics & Statistics, University of ϡȱ�� Global Campus

Renee Foose, Professor, Department of Educational Studies and Leadership, Bowie State University

Michael Geuss, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Bowie State University

Yuanyuan Liu, Adjunct Professor, Chinese Languages, University of ϡȱ�� Baltimore County

Cynthia McGinnis, Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science, University of ϡȱ�� Global Campus Asia

Neeraja Murali, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of ϡȱ�� School of Medicine, University of ϡȱ�� Baltimore

James Parris, Instructor, Department of Media and Communication Studies, University of ϡȱ�� Baltimore County

Michelle Pittman, Portfolio Director and Collegiate Associate Professor, Web & Digital Design, Department of Information Technology, University of ϡȱ�� Global Campus

Wendy Post, Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Bowie State University

Nate Sinnott, Associate Professor, Department of Theatre, University of ϡȱ�� Baltimore County

Shuling Yang, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of ϡȱ�� Baltimore County

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ϡȱ�� Announces 26-27 Senior Fellows to Drive Academic Innovation

admin-jennifer — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:25:40 +0000

The ϡȱ�� (ϡȱ��) Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation is pleased to announce the appointment of three Senior Fellows for the 2026-2027 academic year. These faculty leaders will play a pivotal role in advancing the Kirwan Center’s mission to foster excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship across the system’s 12 institutions.

As higher education continues to evolve, these Senior Fellows will provide the expertise and mentorship necessary to support faculty in navigating emerging technologies, conducting rigorous educational research, and measuring the impact of innovative pedagogical practices.

Senior Fellow in Generative AI Pedagogy

Dr. Casey Stratton, Assistant Professor in Communication at Salisbury University, has been named the Senior Fellow in Generative AI Pedagogy.

As Generative AI continues to transform the landscape of higher education, the Kirwan Center is committed to ensuring ϡȱ�� faculty are leaders in the ethical and effective integration of these tools. In this role, Dr. Stratton will partner with Kirwan Center staff to co-lead a series of workshops throughout the fall semester, guiding a cohort of faculty fellows in exploring innovative AI pedagogies and best practices. Dr. Stratton will then mentor these fellows as they design and develop their own faculty training workshops, which they will deliver across the ϡȱ�� system in the spring. This cascading model of professional development ensures that cutting-edge generative AI practices reach faculty at all 12 institutions, fostering a system-wide culture of innovation and ethical AI integration.

Senior Fellow for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

Dr. Karen Chen, Associate Professor in Data Science at UMBC, will serve as the Senior Fellow for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).

The SoTL fellowship bridges the gap between classroom practice and systematic inquiry. Dr. Chen will lead the 2026-2027 SoTL Fellows cohort, providing expert guidance on refining research questions, selecting methodologies, and navigating the IRB process. Throughout the year, Dr. Chen will mentor faculty through the lifecycle of their research, from initial data collection to the preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication. This leadership ensures that ϡȱ�� faculty continue to contribute significantly to the global conversation on evidence-based teaching.

Senior Fellow for Assessment & Evaluation

Dr. Luciana Zuest, Professor in Kinesiology at Towson University, has been selected as the Senior Fellow for Assessment & Evaluation.

Understanding the effectiveness of educational initiatives is essential for sustainable innovation. Dr. Zuest will lead the design and implementation of evaluation strategies for various Kirwan Center programs. By collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, Dr. Zuest will develop data visualizations and reporting materials that communicate program impact to internal and external stakeholders. This role is vital for ensuring that the Kirwan Center’s initiatives remain data-driven and responsive to the evolving needs of faculty across all ϡȱ�� campuses.

A System-Wide Impact

The appointment of these three distinguished faculty members underscores the ϡȱ��’s commitment to faculty-led innovation. By partnering with faculty leaders from Salisbury University, UMBC, and Towson University, the Kirwan Center ensures that cutting-edge pedagogical research and practices are shared and implemented across our institutions. This collaborative approach allows us to scale student and faculty success initiatives that meet the unique needs of our campus constituents and benefit the entire state.

To learn more about Dr. Stratton, Dr. Chen, and Dr. Zuest, visit the Kirwan Center staff page.

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Fourth Cohort of Elkins SoTL Fellowship Awardees Named

admin-nancy — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:59:10 +0000

The ϡȱ�� Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation welcomes the 2026-2027 cohort of Elkins SoTL Fellows – ϡȱ�� faculty will receive mini-grants and technical support to conduct projects focused on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).

The Elkins SoTL Fellowship Program was developed to support and elevate faculty research on teaching practice. Now in its fourth year, the program’s 2026-2027 cohort of Elkins SoTL Fellows will conduct research spanning areas such as educational leadership development, faculty grading practices, intercultural awareness and competence, and the integration of emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence into teaching and learning.

SoTL focuses on systematic investigation of student learning, instruction, and teaching innovations. Findings from SoTL research studies can help inform educators as they decide which instructional methods to use with students and as they design courses, helping to improve student performance and contributing to the knowledge base related to effective educational practices.

“I’m delighted to welcome this outstanding cohort of Elkins SoTL Fellows,” said Nancy O’Neill, Executive Director, ϡȱ�� Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation. “Their scholarship will advance our collective knowledge about what works for student success, and I am deeply grateful for their engagement in this important work.”

The 2026-2027 Elkins SoTL Fellows are:

Haitham Alkhateeb, Professor of Mathematics and Director of the Mathematics Program, University of Baltimore | Study: Student Views of the Arab Spring: Perceptions of Islamism, Democracy, and Rights

Ariel H. Bierbaum, Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Planning, University of ϡȱ��, College Park | Study: Cross-Disciplinary Learning for Educational Leadership Development

Eun-Jeong Han, Associate Professor, Department of Communication, Salisbury University | Study: Conversation on Food and Identity: Enhancing Intercultural Competence and DEI Awareness through Cross-Institutional Collaborative Learning

Ioan Marginean, Associate Professor, School of Criminal Justice, University of Baltimore | Study: Assessing the Quality of AI-Generated Feedback on Short Writing Assignments

Megan Rhee, Assistant Professor, Yale Gordon College of Arts & Sciences, University of Baltimore | Study: Invisible Standards: A Survey of Grading Attitudes and Practices in Design Education

Tracy L.F. Worley, Adjunct Professor, Communication, Journalism & Speech, University of ϡȱ�� Global Campus and Adjunct 1, Yale Gordon College of Arts and Science, University of Baltimore | Study: The Impact of Visual Communication and AI Integration in a Composition and Research Course

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ϡȱ�� Gen AI Pedagogy Fellowship Program (2026-27) Call for Applications

admin-jennifer — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:39:39 +0000

The ϡȱ�� Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation invites applications for the Generative AI Pedagogy Fellows Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. We seek faculty from across the ϡȱ�� to participate in this year-long program, which includes structured, cohort-based learning, an opportunity to lead a faculty development workshop among peers, and a $1,500 stipend.

The program is grounded in the principle that AI pedagogy is stronger when it is informed by evidence. Fellows will explore a problem of practice in one of three topic areas:

AI Literacy and Critical Thinking,
AI for Active Learning, or
AI for Accessibility and Inclusive Pedagogy

Each Fellow will develop and implement an AI-based intervention in their own course (fall 2026 or spring 2027) that addresses the problem of practice and collect evidence of impact of their intervention for the purposes of teaching improvement. They will then share their approach as part of a hands-on workshop developed in collaboration with Fellows in their topic area and delivered to faculty peers.

The Fellowship provides an opportunity for participants to deepen their own expertise in AI pedagogy and to advance evidence-based teaching practices across ϡȱ��, all while part of a collaborative community of practice. The program will expand AI applications beyond what's easiest to measure toward meaningful learning outcomes, such as collaborative problem-solving, evidence-based reasoning, ethical decision-making, and disciplinary-specific skills and dispositions.

Review the full Call for Applications. Deadline extended to 12 PM Noon on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

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Call for Proposals: 2026-27 Elkins SoTL Fellows Program

admin-nancy — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:19:35 +0000

The Call for Proposals for the 2026-2027 Elkins SoTL Fellows Program is now open!

Up to 10 Elkins SoTL Fellowships of $1,000 each will be awarded for 2026-2027 (May 22, 2026-June 30, 2027). The Elkins SoTL Fellowships are open to ϡȱ�� faculty of any rank or appointment interested in undertaking a research project focused on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. A faculty member should serve as principal investigator (PI) on the project; a staff person may serve as co-PI provided the project originates with the faculty member. At present, we are not considering graduate students for this fellowship but may do so in future cycles.

Join Kirwan Center staff on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm ET for a virtual Information Session to learn more about the Fellowship requirements and expectations. We will also answer questions about the program at that time. Register for the Information Session. Registering will ensure you receive a link to the session recording, even if you can’t attend live.

Proposals are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, May 8, 2026, for work to take place over the subsequent academic year. More details can be found in the Call for Proposals.

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17 Faculty Selected for Boosting Course Accessibility Mini Grant Program

admin-jennifer — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:39:59 +0000

The William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation is pleased to announce that 17 faculty members have been selected to participate in the Boosting Course Accessibility mini grant program. This initiative aims to enhance the digital accessibility of courses across ϡȱ�� institutions and help ensure that all students have equitable access to course materials.

The selected faculty will receive funding and support to redesign their courses with accessibility in mind, including implementing universal design principles that benefit all learners. Participants will work closely with Kirwan Center staff to identify and address barriers in their course materials, learning activities, and assessments.

Through this initiative, we expect to see immediate improvements in course accessibility while building long-term capacity for inclusive design across departments. The selected faculty span the System and represent diverse disciplines, resulting in accessibility course models across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; social sciences; humanities; business; education; and health professions.

The mini grant program aligns with ϡȱ��’s commitment to creating inclusive learning environments where all students can succeed regardless of disability status. We look forward to sharing the outcomes and best practices developed through this program across the System and beyond.

Please join us in congratulating the faculty members who have been selected for this mini grant program:

Dr. Haitham Alkhateeb, Professor of Mathematics, Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences, University of Baltimore

Prof. Ellen Anderson, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Salisbury University

Dr. Katryna Andrusik, Assistant Clinical Professor, Counseling, Higher Education, Special Education, University of ϡȱ��, College Park

Dr. Maria Joao Lobo Antunes, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, Towson University

Dr. Amina Ayodeji-Ogundiran, Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator, Management, Marketing and Public Administration, Bowie State University

Dr. Thomas Cadenazzi, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, Engineering and Sustainable Technologies, Frostburg State University

Dr. Sarah Gunning, Associate Professor & Director, M.S. Professional Writing, English, Towson University

Dr. Ahalya Hejmadi, Collegiate Professor, Social & Behavioral Sciences & Gerontology, University of ϡȱ�� Global Campus

Dr. Nicole Hollywood, Interim Director of Assessment and Professor of Management, Office of Accreditation and Assessment, University of ϡȱ�� Eastern Shore

Dr. Yewon Lee, Associate Clinical Professor, Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education, University of ϡȱ��, College Park

Dr. Isabell May, Associate Professor, Health Sciences/Science Communication, University of ϡȱ��, Baltimore

Dr. Laura Rose, Associate Teaching Professor and Psychology Program Director at UMBC Shady Grove, University of ϡȱ��, Baltimore County

Prof. Sherida Morrison Santiago, Instructor, Management and Marketing, College of Business, Coppin State University

Dr. Ellen Schaefer-Salins, Associate Professor of Social Work, School of Social Work, Salisbury University

Dr. Hany F. Sobhi, Professor of Organic Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Coppin State University

Dr. Wendy Whitner, Clinical Associate Professor & Allied Health Program Coordinator, Department of Health Sciences, Towson University

Dr. Ming Xie, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems, University of ϡȱ��, Baltimore County

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Call for Abstracts: Generative AI Pedagogy in Practice

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AI Amplified: Showcase Spotlights

September Spotlight: LLMs in English Departments: Teaching Rhetoric as AI Literacy

October Spotlight: AI as a Design Thinking Partner: Enhancing Empathy and Customer Discovery in Business and Information Systems Education

November Spotlight: Designing Trustworthy AI-Supported Virtual Teaching Assistants: The JAIMIE Framework

January Spotlight: Using Generative AI to Teach Case Conceptualization Skills in Clinical Psychology

February Spotlight: Using Generative AI to Explore Journalism Archives: Opportunities, Limits, and Verification

April Spotlight: Topic TBA

May Spotlight: Ungrading in the Age of AI: Formative Feedback as a Mechanism for Growth

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Senior Fellow for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

Senior Fellow for Assessment & Evaluation

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ϡȱ�� Faculty Named Generative AI Pedagogy Fellows for 2026-2027

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