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AI Community of Practice

AI is changing how work gets done at LU, in academics and in operations alike. This summer, faculty and staff leaned into that shift through two communities of practice hosted by University Innovation and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. Across seven virtual sessions, colleagues shared what was working, talked through the challenges, and built a practical sense of where AI fits in their day. 

Summer 2026 Schedule


Faculty AI Community of Practice

Dates:
June 2, 16, and 30 
July 14 and 28

Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Attend at least four of the workshops and complete our surveys to earn a badge!

To register, email us at universityinnovation@lamar.edu

Staff AI Community of Practice

Dates:
June 10
July 15
August 5

Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Attend all three workshops and complete our surveys to earn a badge

To register, email us at universityinnovation@lamar.edu

Previous Events


Session 1
How AI Helps Faculty Carry Decades of Expertise into Doctoral Course Design

Presented by Dr. Darryl Ann Borel and Dr. Rebeca Cooper

Session 2
Using AI as a Creative Consultant, History Assistant, and Board Game Designer

Presented by Dr. Julia Fischer

Session 3
Dialogue, Not Detection: A Red-Yellow-Green Framework for Ethical AI in Courses

Presented by Dr. Darryl Ann Borel and Dr. Rebeca Cooper

Let's Stay in Touch.

The University Innovation team supports faculty, staff, and students with AI adoption and workflow questions. 

Support is available 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Kimberly Conner, J.D. | Director of University Innovation

For more information about our department and programs, please email us at universityinnovation@lamar.edu.