AI Advancement

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) impacts education and the workforce, we innovate to grow in the ways our community needs us to. At College of Western Idaho (CWI), we are committed to advancing students and employees as an AI-articulate community delivering the in-demand skills and knowledge needed for thriving in classrooms and careers, in this era and onward, because we take empowerment seriously.

What We’re Doing with AI

CWI aims to provide access, education, and community in AI’s impacts on teaching and learning, workforce industries, and reimagining what it means to be a college that evolves with technology, delivers relevant and durable skills, and puts people first.

Access: AI enterprise tools are available to all students and employees in a secure data environment we work hard to protect.
Education: We provide training, resources, and continual learning for AI applications, ethical usage, and essential AI literacy skills.
Community: We invite collective growth through our network of AI engagement opportunities, such as the AI Committee, a livestream learning community, an AI Literacy Center, and more. There's a seat for everyone, from the critic and cautious learner to the passionate innovator.

AI Services at CWI

For CWI students, the Writing & AI Literacy Center is here to guide students through navigating AI tools, practices, and policies, all with a focus to build their AI literacy. As powerful as it is, AI usage in students’ learning experiences can either augment their learning or create knowledge gaps, and CWI is invested in teaching every student how to leverage AI wisely.
For faculty seeking support in furthering AI literacy for your students, check out these classroom support options provided by the Writing & AI Literacy Center.
For employees, AI Central is CWI's access point to learn about CWI’s AI activities and advancements, find the need-to-know information about AI, and develop ideas for engaging and innovating in your areas. Additionally, the AI Literacy Center offers employees support in building the essential knowledge and abilities requisite for safe and ethical AI usage offering individual and group consultations, a roadmap for connecting to the right resources, and training.
The AI Committee provides leadership, oversight, and support for CWI’s widespread AI advancement. View their charter and members.
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) provides faculty with support related to AI in curriculum development and instruction. Visit the Instruction SharePoint site.

Contact Us

CWI community members and external organizations alike: welcome. Our door stays open for questions, ideas, and any insights you have to share. Send us a message, and let’s connect.

AI Committee
aicommittee@cwi.edu

AI Literacy Center
gigismith@cwi.edu

AI News

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