This session examines the current state of AI-related professional development across higher education, highlighting gaps in training access, strategy, and coordination. It introduces four emerging training roles; faculty/peer trainers, administrators, students, and external partners, and provides a framework institutions can use to build sustainable, institution‑wide AI capacity.

This session is intended for senior leaders in Academic and Student Affairs, HR leaders, teaching and learning center directors, faculty development coordinators, and department chairs responsible for professional development.

Panel Moderator:

Dr. Audrey Ellis, Founder & Principal, T3 Advisory

Panelists:

• Dr. Jennifer Gebelein, Director of AI Integration and Faculty Success, Florida International University
• Dr. Greg Morris, Senior Vice Provost, Dallas College
• Melissa Vito, Vice Provost for Academic Innovation, University of Texas San Antonio