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VALOR: Navigating the AI Frontier in Community College Education, 12/05/2024, On Demand More info »
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VALOR: Navigating the AI Frontier in Community College Education


Total Credits: 0.1 CEUs

Facilitator:
Nicholas Vick
Duration:
1 Hour
Format:
Audio and Video

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Description

This webinar delves into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in community college education by introducing the concept of an "AI sandwich"—combining human input, AI-generated output, and subsequent human editing to integrate AI tools effectively. A comprehensive method named "Value Assessment and Learning for Optimized AI Resources" (VALOR) can guide community colleges through strategic goal alignment, stakeholder engagement, ideation, experimentation, and iterative improvement. Successful AI implementations in various community colleges are highlighted to illustrate the importance of developing AI-centric skills in students and fostering thought leadership at multiple levels. With insights into emerging AI technologies like Chat GPT4, the presentation encourages community colleges to embrace VALOR as a guiding principle for exploration, unlocking the untapped potential of AI, and achieving transformative success in education.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Align institutional strategic goals with AI tools as described in the proposed VALOR method.
  • Develop AI-centric skills as community college professionals to properly equip students with the skills necessary to navigate an evolving educational landscape and workforce.
  • Prepare community college professionals to incorporate thought leadership and implement AI in innovative ways.

Note: Webinars are free for individuals at NISOD member colleges.

Certificate and CEUs for Webinars

Learners will have the option to earn a certificate of attendance or a certificate with Continuing Education Units (CEU) upon completion of the webinar. To earn a certificate with CEUs, the learner must successfully pass the learning assessment with a score of 80% or higher. All learners must complete the post-event evaluation to earn credentials. 

The duration of this webinar is one hour, which is equal to 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). 


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Dean

Tallahassee State College


Dr. Nicholas Vick is the current Dean of Applied Sciences and Technology at Tallahassee Community College.  Prior to this role, he was the Associate Dean of Communications and Humanities and Director of the Honors Program as well as the Director of the Learning Commons.

Nick has received numerous awards for his work in academic support including the North Carolina Tutoring and Learning Association Center of the Year, the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Center recognition from the National College Learning Center Association, and the Association of Florida Colleges’ Technology Commission Award.  Nick has also published several articles related to community college leadership and instruction. 

Nick holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English as well as a master’s in English Education.  His doctorate degree in Educational Leadership is from Sam Houston State University.  He is also a graduate of the American Association of Community Colleges Future Leaders Institute and the Pitt County Chamber Leadership Institute.  In 2018, Nick completed the Global Education Leaders Program through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  In 2020, he participated in the President’s Leadership Institute at TCC, and in 2023, he completed the Florida Certified Professional Program.