Generative AI may be a cloud over higher education, but there are silver linings. In this interactive session, Jeremy Winn shows how generative AI can help us build stronger mental models, deepen our understanding of equity work, and take practical steps toward more equitable institutions. Participants will explore a topic of their own using AI
AI platforms are now embedded in our classes, our students' workflows, and our own professional practice - often whether we like it or not. But the ethical dimensions of these technologies, from bias and privacy to labour exploitation and emotional manipulation, are rarely discussed in ways that translate into teaching and policy. In this interactive,
While 'artificial intelligence' (AI) has been around for some time in various forms, recent developments around generative AI have caused a surge of public interest in its capabilities and many industries and fields have been enticed to leverage the various AI tools to offset workload and increase productivity. Education in particular has been hit hard
Climate Justice Brown Bag Are you worried that teaching climate justice is too controversial? Then come hear strategies from faculty on how to navigate difficult conversations and ways to showcase our role in teaching the social justice implications of climate change! Three of our colleagues - Aleya Dhanji (Physics), Aaron Modica (sociology), and Cait Cramer
Join your colleagues on Wednesday, June 4th, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for the 2025 Faculty-Led Innovations in Teaching & Learning, a Spring Showcase highlighting the incredible work of Highline faculty in Communities of Practice (CoPs), workshops, and professional development this year. This year's showcase will feature: Rashmi Koushik (ELCAP Faculty) - How to Get the 'Hot's
This talk introduces the Compassionate Math Framework, which outlines the socioemotional factors that contribute to success in mathematics as well as other areas (STEM). Equity and social justice, as a foundational component of the framework, is also discussed. This framework is based on the assumption that learning mathematics is both an emotional and intellectual act.
Are you interested in incorporating climate justice education into your curriculum? If your answer is YES, join Darryl Brice and Woody Moses to learn about how you can work with Highline’s Climate Justice Task Force AND receive a stipend for doing this work! Facilitators: Darryl Brice, PhD, Professor of Sociology/Diversity and Globalism Studies and Woody
Navigating the Ethical Landscape of AI: Algorithmic Bias and Justice As generative AI (GenAI) rapidly reshapes our world, it's crucial to examine the ethical implications of these powerful tools. This panel is designed for faculty & staff members across various disciplines who are interested in understanding the ethical implications of AI and their work with
