Tue, 2 Jun 2026 1:00 PM - Thu, 4 Jun 2026 12:00 PM
The CFI is excited to partner with JMU Libraries and the Office of the Provost to host an inaugural AI Institute June 2-4. Over this three-day institute, we hope to provide a space where colleagues can discuss and engage with AI's impact on higher education, as well as within our classes and our roles as educators.
High-level description of institute days:
Day 1: June 2, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Taylor 405
- Current state of AI at JMU
- Overview of GenAI
- AI literacy – for ourselves and our students
- Break
- Rethinking assessment
Day 2: June 3, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in Taylor and Warren
- CFI support for teaching and learning in the age of AI in Taylor 405
- Domain tracks for peer learning in various Taylor rooms
- Lunch in Warren Ballroom
- Alumni Industry panel in Warren Ballroom
- Roundtable discussions in Warren Ballroom
- Conclusion in Warren Ballroom
Day 3: June 4, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Taylor 405
- AI anxiety – in students and faculty
- AI refusal
- Break
- Designing our future
- Conclusion
Program Dates & Times
- Tuesday, June 2, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 3, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 4, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: The Union - Taylor. Please check in to find out where the session(s) for the respective days are located.
Facilitators & Presenters
- Gilpatrick Hornsby, CFI
- Yasmeen Shorish, Libraries
Genre: Workshop
Program Outcomes
- Learning about effective practices related to AI literacy
- Considering appropriate use of AI in higher education
- Discovering what the future of AI at JMU can look like
Attendance & Registration Information
Programs within the CFI are designed to support the development of instructional faculty and AP faculty with instructional responsibilities. We also welcome staff to many of our programs. If you are interested in attending one of our programs but do not identify with the above classifications, please email cfi@jmu.edu.
For more information on registering for our programs, please visit the CFI Programs & Events web page, which includes details on registering for programs and an instructional video on how to use the registration portal.
LOG IN: If this is your first time visiting the registration page, your account will be created automatically when you sign in with your JMU e-ID and password (Okta required). Be sure to clear your browser cache/cookies upon each visit to the registration page.
- Complete your profile information:
- Update your college/division and department (use the search feature and/or select from the dropdown) and enter your Mail Stop Code (MSC) for your department on-campus mail.
- Add comments about your dietary and accommodation needs at the bottom of the profile form. (This information is collected and stored with your online account for all future programs you may attend.)
- Once your profile is complete, you should see a status update as complete on your Dashboard (an overview of your account).
Register by Friday, May 29, at 11:59 p.m.
Cancellations
If you find that you are unable to attend a scheduled event prior to the registration deadline, please return to your CFI Program Account and cancel your registration. If it is after the event registration deadline email cfi@jmu.edu as early as possible.
CFI programs will be canceled automatically if JMU is closed for inclement weather.
We want this program to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all of our participants. Please describe any considerations or accommodations (e.g., dietary, disability, wellness, cultural, etc.) you want us to know about in your account profile. You may also reach out to us at cfi@jmu.edu or (540) 568-4846.