Intro to Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot for Faculty and Staff
We invite you to participate in a custom series of instructor-led webinars designed to provide community college faculty and staff with a practical introduction to Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot. The two training sessions cover effective prompting, ethical AI use, and real-world applications for educators and administrators. Through interactive discussions and hands-on examples, participants will learn how to integrate AI tools into their workflows to enhance productivity and decision-making.
The first training, Introduction to Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot for Faculty and Staff, provides an essential overview of Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot. The follow-up trainings, focused on practical strategies for incorporating AI-driven tools into daily responsibilities, are divided into focused sessions for Faculty and for Staff.
Training Session Details
1. Introduction to Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot for Faculty and Staff
Join us for a one-hour webinar designed for community college faculty and staff, exploring the fundamentals of Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot. We'll cover key topics including:
- What Generative AI is and how it works
- Ethical and responsible AI use
- Getting started with Copilot chat
- Effective prompting techniques for better AI interactions
- Practical use cases
Whether you’re new to AI or looking to refine your understanding, this session will provide practical insights and hands-on guidance to help integrate AI tools into your work.
Audience: community college faculty and staff
Date/Time: September 26, 2025, 1 to 2 PM EST, online
2. Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot for Faculty
This follow-up 1-hour webinar is designed for faculty looking to integrate Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot into their curriculum. We'll start with a brief review of Copilot chat, then explore practical strategies for incorporating AI-driven tools into lesson plans. We'll also examine real-world use cases from various disciplines, including manufacturing, health, and business, to showcase how AI can enhance teaching and learning across fields.
Audience: community college faculty
Date/Time: September 30, 2025, 1 to 2 PM EST, online
2. Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot for Staff
This follow-up 1-hour webinar is tailored for staff across various departments, offering practical insights into leveraging Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot in workplace operations. After a brief review of Copilot chat, we'll dive into use cases from admissions & enrollment, facilities management, human resources, student services, and other university staffing roles. Learn how AI can streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and support decision-making in higher education administration.
Audience: community college staff
Date/Time: September 30, 2025, 3 to 4 PM EST, online
Application
Approved applicants will receive the links to join the sessions at least 2 weeks before the first training.