Working Group on Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is redefining teaching, research, and institutional operations across higher education. At Montclair State University, we are approaching these developments with careful attention to alignment with the University’s mission, ethical use, and appropriate safeguards, while strategically shaping how AI supports academic excellence and institutional advancement.
To support this work, the University has formed a Cross-Functional AI Working Group (AIWG), composed of faculty and staff from across the institution.
This webpage highlights the work of the AI Working Group while also serving as a central connector for the Montclair community, sharing AI-related policies, practices, research initiatives, curricular activities, and learning opportunities emerging across the University.
AIWG Mission and Charge
The AI Working Group guides the responsible and strategic use of artificial intelligence across the University. Convened by Academic Affairs and Information Technology, the group advises senior leadership on policies, best practices, and opportunities that support academic excellence, effective administration, and ethical innovation.
The Working Group focuses on aligning AI adoption in teaching, research, student support, and administrative operations with institutional values, legal and ethical standards, and the needs of the University community. Through cross-divisional communication and collaboration, it promotes informed decision-making and the development of AI competencies among faculty and staff as AI technologies continue to evolve.
AI Working Group Sponsors
- Interim Provost and Interim Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President
AI Working Group Co-Chairs
- Senior Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
- Interim Chief Information Officer
AI Working Group Structure
AI Curricular Development Committee
The Curricular Development Committee examines how advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping disciplinary knowledge, professional expectations, curricular composition, and approaches to assessment.
AI Fluency and Competency Development Committee
This committee defines AI literacy, competency, and fluency for operational and professional contexts and makes recommendations for professional development workshops, events, and programming.
AI Opportunities Committee
The AI Opportunities Committee is currently working on developing guiding principles for AI opportunities prioritization at the University.
AI Policies Committee
The AI Policies committee is responsible for identifying and prioritizing institution-wide AI policy needs. It is currently finalizing the university-wide policy on artificial intelligence.
AI Webpages and Databases Committee
The Web and Database committee is responsible for developing and maintaining a digital infrastructure for documenting and circulating the University’s AI-related initiatives.
Contact
With any questions, ideas, or suggestions, please contact AIWG's Program Lead Vera Senina.
- Faculty Developer