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The Generative AI Taskforce (GAIT) was established by the MSU Denver Provost to address the emerging challenges and opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, presents in the educational sphere.
GAIT is responsible for exploring how AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, can be used responsibly in education to ensure the authenticity of student work and to integrate AI effectively into academic settings. The taskforce consists of members from a wide range of disciplines and meets biweekly. Their goal is to develop strategic recommendations for university policies that govern the use of generative AI in teaching, learning, and assessment. This work is crucial to ensure that as AI becomes increasingly integrated into tools and software across the university, its adoption is ethical and enhances the educational experience.
GAIT maintains a close working relationship with the University Provost and other MSU Denver leaders, regularly providing them with updates and expert advice. This collaboration enables university leadership to make well-informed decisions regarding AI policy and strategy, ensuring alignment with the university’s objectives and the maintenance of academic integrity at MSU Denver.
Important Resources and Links
GAIT Launch Announcement from Early Bird
AI Syllabus Policy Mandate from Provost
The taskforce comprises members from various academic and administrative departments, bringing a wealth of expertise to GAIT’s work.
Co-Chairs
Dr. Jeff Loats – Director, CTLD
Dr. Samuel Jay – Director, Faculty Affairs
Members
Dr. Zsuzsa Balogh – Professor, Civil Engineering Technology
Dr. Steven Geinitz – Assistant Professor & Faculty Advisor, Computer Science
Dr. Bethany Fleck Dillen – Professor, Psychological Sciences
Dr. Felix Flores – Assistant Professor, Marketing
Dr. Jeff Forrest – Chair, Aviation and Aerospace Science
Dr. Rachel S. Hawley – Coordinator of Supplemental Instruction
Paul Hitchcock – Assistant to AVP of Academic Effectiveness and Policy Development
Dr. Chris Jennings – Chair, Journalism and Media Production
Dr. Jangwoo Jo – Assistant Professor, Beverage Management
Dr. Catherine Kleier – AVP, Faculty Affairs
Alex McDaniel – Associate Director of Instructional Design
Dr. David Merriam – Assistant Professor of Biology
Dr. Jessica Parker – Professor of English
Ione Priest – Assistant Director, Access Center
Dr. Shaun Schafer – AVP, Curriculum, Academic Effectiveness and Policy Development
J.J. Seggelke – Associate Director, Writing Center
Paige Vercelline – Assistant to the Deputy Provost
Kip Wotkyns – Professor, Journalism and Media Production
If you are interested in learning more about GAIT or potentially joining the taskforce, email Dr. Samuel Jay, GAIT co-chair.