The Center for Teaching and Learning hosts various communities of practice (CoPs) as needed by the faculty. Participating in a community of practice requires a commitment to meet together 6-8 times (about every 2-3 weeks) over the course of a semester. In most cases, CoPs work over a two-semester period. In addition to the meetings, participants will read, collaborate, and make progress on individual projects between meetings. Each participant will actively contribute as responders, facilitators, peer reviewers and experts in selected areas of teaching and learning. Faculty should consider their other professional commitments before applying.
Fall 2026
AI in Higher Education
Call for Participation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping higher education in ways that touch teaching, learning, assessment, research, and student success. As faculty and staff navigate these opportunities and challenges, many are looking for a space to share ideas, learn from colleagues, experiment with new approaches, and discuss emerging best practices.
The Marshall University Center for Teaching and Learning invites faculty, instructors, academic leaders, and student support professionals to join a Community of Practice (CoP) for Thoughtful, Practical, and Ethical AI Innovation.
This collaborative learning community will explore practical and strategic questions surrounding AI, including:
- Integrating AI tools into teaching and learning
- Designing AI-aware and AI-resilient assignments
- Ethical and responsible use of generative AI
- Assessment in the age of AI
- AI and student engagement
- AI for faculty productivity and workflow support
- AI literacy and student preparedness
- Emerging trends, tools, policies, and research
- AI’s impact on curriculum, accreditation, and workforce readiness
Participants may engage through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous opportunities. Live sessions will provide space for discussion, demonstrations, case studies, and collaborative problem-solving, while asynchronous activities will allow members to participate at their own pace through online discussions, shared resources, brief challenges, reflective prompts, and curated readings.
Whether you are just beginning to explore AI or already experimenting with advanced applications, this community welcomes members at all levels of experience.
Why Join?
By participating, you will:
- Connect with colleagues exploring AI across disciplines
- Share successes, challenges, and questions in a supportive environment
- Discover practical strategies and tools that you can immediately apply
- Stay current on emerging developments in AI and higher education
- Engage in flexible professional learning through both live and self-paced activities
- Contribute to conversations about responsible and effective AI use
Registration Description
Join Marshall University’s Community of Practice (CoP) for Thoughtful, Practical, and Ethical AI Innovation, a collaborative forum for faculty and staff interested in exploring the evolving role of artificial intelligence in teaching, learning, research, and student success.
Participants will have multiple ways to engage throughout the year. Synchronous sessions will provide opportunities for discussion, networking, demonstrations, and collaborative exploration of emerging AI practices. Asynchronous opportunities will allow participants to learn and contribute on their own schedule through resource sharing, discussion boards, AI tool spotlights, short challenges, and curated content.
The Community of Practice is designed as a space for peer learning rather than formal training. Members are encouraged to share experiences, ask questions, experiment with new ideas, and learn alongside colleagues from across the University.
No prior AI experience is required. Whether you are AI-curious, actively integrating AI into your work, or helping shape institutional approaches to AI, you are welcome to join.
Learning Well(ness)
You belong here — and your wellbeing matters.
Join us for opportunities to pause, connect, recharge, and build sustainable habits for success in higher education. From stress management and burnout prevention to community-building and mindfulness, this initiative is designed to support the whole person. Whether you need a moment of calm, a burst of energy, or just a change of pace, you’re welcome here.
Sign up here! You can register for any or all of the following tentative dates.
- Sept 9 — 2 to 3:30 (OM 109) — The Science of Burnout
- Sept 30 — 11 to 12:30 (OM 109) — Managing Anxiety & Emotional Overload
- Oct 6 — 2 to 3:30 (OM 109) — Digital Balance & Mental Clutter
- Oct 22 — 1 to 2:30 (OM 109) — Connection, Community, & Belonging
- Nov 19 — 2 to 3:30 (OM 109) — Boundaries, Balance, & Saying No
- Dec 10 — 11 to 12:30 (OM 109) — Thriving Beyond the Semester