AI Fluency and Competency Development Committee

This committee defines AI literacy, competency, and fluency, supports their alignment across academic and professional contexts, and makes recommendations for professional development workshops, events, and programming.

Work in Progress

  • Investigating the landscape of expectations for AI literacy and competency across higher education institutions.
  • Assessing current AI awareness, adoption, and practices across Montclair.
  • Identifying strategies, resources, and professional development opportunities that support the responsible and effective use of AI.
  • Collaborating with HR to develop AI literacy strategies for operational excellence.

Key Outputs and Resources

Key Outputs and Resources

  1. Definitional Frameworks for Foundational, Intermediate, and Advanced AI Skills.
    The AI Fluency & Competency Development, in collaboration with the AI Curricular Development Subcommittee, developed these definitions to guide faculty, students, and staff. While these definitions go through institutional review, members of the University community can follow the link above to familiarize themselves with the final draft. (Montclair NetID required.)
  2. AI Offerings for Professional Development.
    This list includes internally and externally facilitated opportunities currently available to Montclair faculty, staff, and administrators to build capacity for engaging with AI in support of operational excellence. If you are offering an AI professional development opportunity, please share it with Patrick Scioscia to have it included on this list.

Committee Members

Patrick Scioscia

  • Director of Instructional Technology

Joe Amditis

  • Associate Director of Operations

Justin Savage

  • Head for Access Services & Resource Sharing

Melissa Ginotti

  • Associate Vice President, SDCL Division Operations and Strategic Initiatives