Service duties like mentoring, advising, and supporting students from underresourced backgrounds leaves less time to focus on aspects of the job that are most heavily weighted in evaluations. This unsustainable pace often compromises our productivity, creativity, efficacy, and ability to engage in self-care. This presentation, best suited for individuals with little or no familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI), offers strategies for reclaiming our time by harnessing the power of AI. Together we will explore practical uses for leveraging AI to optimize faculty research and teaching.
Featuring:
Dr. Nicole M. West is an Associate Professor at Missouri State University and Assistant School Director in the College of Education. A Black feminist scholar-pracademic, her research enhances the experiences of Black women in higher education through critical cultural theories and methods. She recently co-edited a special issue of New Directions for Student Services on Black women in higher education. Dr. West’s administrative and teaching roles span residence life, multicultural education, leadership, and higher education. She holds degrees in Psychology, College Student Affairs, and Higher Education Administration from the University of South Florida.
Dr. Uribe-Zarain, originally from Mexico City, is an Associate Professor at Missouri State University. She earned a Ph.D. in Measurement, Statistics, and Evaluation from the University of Delaware in 2007. Dedicated to program evaluation and educational research, she leverages data-driven insights to enhance educational programs, exploring innovative methods for optimization and improvement.
Dr. Sharnnia Artis is Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at George Mason University, advancing inclusive excellence and fostering a welcoming, discrimination-free campus. She advises leadership on inclusion initiatives and oversees compliance with federal mandates like Titles VI, VII, IX, and ADA. With a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, her research supports underrepresented engineering students. Over her two-decade career, she has secured over $15 million in grants and authored 50+ publications in engineering education.
Dr. Marjorie Shavers is Associate Dean of the College of Education at Missouri State University. With a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from The Ohio State University, her research focuses on supporting the well-being of Black women in academia. She explores artificial intelligence as a tool to enhance efficiency, reduce burnout, and promote equity, aligning technology with social justice and mental wellness.
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