Faculty Development
Equipping educators with specialized knowledge and resources to teach cutting-edge AI at the undergraduate level.
Empowering Faculty Through Industry-Informed AI Training
Explore our upcoming training programs designed specifically for community college faculty. These industry-developed sessions will equip you with the specialized knowledge needed to teach AI effectively. Join us to enhance your teaching capabilities and prepare students for high-demand careers.
Hours of AI training
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Upcoming Training Events
Catch Up on Past Events
From lightning rounds to deep dives, our past sessions have featured thought leaders and educators across the country.
Join Our Vibrant Community of Practice for Collaborative Learning and Growth
Be a part a nationwide network of faculty teaching AI at community colleges. Our Community of Practice fosters collaboration through quarterly online meetings, an annual national conference, and ongoing resource sharing, creating a powerful network that strengthens AI education across the country.
Collaborative Network: Connect with peers nationwide to enhance your AI teaching practices through shared experiences and collaborative problem-solving.
Join Us: Become part of a supportive network of community college educators committed to making AI education accessible and effective at the undergraduate level.
Upcoming Community of Practice Meetings
"The training provided not only a solid foundation in AI principles but also practical strategies that I have seamlessly integrated into our curriculum."
Annual AI National Summit
NAAIC annually brings together community college leaders, faculty, and industry partners at our premier event advancing applied AI education. The National AI Summit features keynotes, training workshops, and networking opportunities focused on building the future AI workforce. The Summit provides:
• Network with 1,000+ educators, technologists, and students
• Hands-on workshops led by leading AI companies
• Panels exploring ethics, workforce development, and AI across disciplines
• Showcase student innovation and institution-led AI programs
The NAAIC 2026 National Summit on AI is taking place on October 14-16 in Chandler, Arizona.
Want a glimpse of what to expect? Explore highlights from NAAIC AI Summit at MDC.
Faculty Travel Stipend – Supporting Your Journey to the AI National Summit
NAAIC is committed to ensuring equitable access to high-impact learning and networking. To remove financial barriers for community college educators, we offer a $1,000 travel stipend to support their participation in the Annual AI National Summit.
To receive the stipend, applicants must:
• Be full-time faculty at a U.S. accredited community college
• Currently teach (or plan to teach) AI credit-bearing courses in the upcoming academic year
• Reside 100+ miles from the conference location
• Attend all days of the event, including designated faculty sessions
Stipend applications for the National AI Summit in Chandler, Arizona, is now open.
Explore Curated AI Teaching Resources
Empowering faculty with specialized resources to teach cutting-edge AI at community colleges.
AI Teaching Frameworks
Foundational resources that outline instructional approaches, learning outcomes, and best practices for integrating AI into diverse academic disciplines. These include conceptual models, competency maps, and instructional design strategies tailored for community college environments.
Curriculum Models
Ready-to-use and adaptable course materials including syllabi, module outlines, sample assignments, and full Canvas course exports. Designed to support the development of AI pathways and individual courses in areas such as machine learning, ethics, data science, and more.
Faculty Development Workshops
Training materials, slide decks, and recordings from past professional development sessions. These resources support instructors in building content expertise, teaching AI concepts confidently, and accessing industry-aligned certification opportunities.
Program Implementation Guides
Explore how colleges across the consortium have successfully launched and expanded AI programs through mentorship, faculty collaboration, and strategic partnerships. This section features highlights and success stories from NAAIC’s mentorship initiative, offering real-world examples and lessons learned from institutions leading the way in applied AI education.
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