Scope
The UH Artificial Intelligence Strategy Council (AISC) is co-facilitated by the Office of the Vice President for Information Technology and the Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy. The Council was created to ensure that UH remains at the forefront of technological advancements that have the potential to shape the future of teaching and learning, and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in particular. Its applications within the educational sphere offer both promise and pose challenges that warrant our collective attention and expertise.
Generative AI, with its ability to create content, simulate human-like responses, and adapt to individual learning needs, holds the promise of revolutionizing the way education is delivered. The potential benefits include personalized learning experiences, increased accessibility, and the ability to scale education to reach a broader audience. These advancements have the potential to empower our faculty, staff, and students, fostering a more dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
However, along with these opportunities come important questions and concerns. How do we ensure the ethical use of AI in education? What impact might AI have on faculty roles and traditional pedagogical approaches? Are there potential biases or privacy issues that need to be addressed? These are critical questions that require our careful consideration. The AISC will study the potential uses and challenges of artificial intelligence, and generative AI tools in particular, while providing insights and recommendations to UH leadership.
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Composition
In light of the opportunities and challenges surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy (OVPAS) and the Office of the Vice President for Information Technology (OVPIT) have partnered to establish the systemwide Artificial Intelligence Strategy Council (AISC), featuring UH faculty, staff, administrators, and a student member. Current AISC membership is as follows:
Gloria Niles, Director of Online Learning, UH System (co-convener)
Alan Rosenfeld, Associate Vice President for Academic Programs and Policy, UH System (co-convener)
Lissandra Baldan Jenkins, Assistant Professor of Biology, Hawai‘i Community College
Debasis Bhattacharya, Associate Professor of Business and Hospitality, UH Maui College
Lee E Buenconsejo-Lum, Professor, JABSOM, UH Mānoa
Dorothy Hirata, Instructional Design Manager, UH Online Innovation Center, UH System
Sukhwa Hong, Assistant Professor of Data Science and Business Administration, UH Hilo
Catherine Kawada, Distance Learning Coordinator, Information and Technology Services, UH System
Meredith Lee, Assistant Professor of English, Leeward Community College
Paul McKimmy, Interim Associate Vice Provost for Academic Excellence, UH Mānoa
Therese Nakadomari, Director of Information Technology, UH West Oʻahu
Guylaine Poisson, Professor and Chair of Information and Computer Sciences, UH Mānoa
Daniel Port, Associate Professor of Information Technology Management, UH Mānoa
Christine Quintana, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Hawai‘i Community College
Raphael Raphael, Assistant Professor, Center on Disability Studies, UH Mānoa
Amy Rozek, Distance Learning Support Specialist, Information Technology Services, UH System
Jesse Souki, Associate General Counsel, UH System
Dwight Takeno, Associate Executive Director, UH Professional Assembly
Alex Tang, Graduate Student and UH Student Caucus Representative, UH Mānoa
Matthew Tsuda, Instructor, Natural Sciences: Veterinary Technology Program, Windward Community College
Daniel Valente, Undergraduate Student and UH Student Caucus Representative, UH Mānoa
Melanie Wilson, Dean of Academic Affairs, Windward Community College
