May 7-8 AI Free Online Symposium

University of Indianapolis Faculty Academy AI Extenders Symposium

UIndy Faculty Extenders are faculty leaders who explore AI’s role in teaching, research, and service. Representing diverse disciplines, they guide discussions, share insights, and help colleagues integrate AI into academic practices. Throughout the program, they engage in collaborative learning, examining both the opportunities and challenges of AI in academia. Their work culminates in the AI Extenders Symposium, where they will present findings and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration on AI’s impact in higher education.

Wednesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 8, 2025 (Virtual)

Join us for a two-day symposium featuring faculty presentations on AI’s role in higher education. Sessions will be conducted via Google Meet with a five-minute break between presentations.

Symposium Schedule

Day 1 – May 7, 2025

Time	Presenter(s)	Topic	Mode
11:00 a.m.	Brett Leonard	Using AI as a Tool, Not a Crutch	Virtual
12:00 p.m.	Lora Dingledine	AI in Student Assessment	Virtual
1:00 p.m.	Nathan Johnson	The Ethics of Using AI for Grading	Virtual

2:00 p.m.	Success Summit	Alignment	Virtual
3:00 p.m.	Amanda Miller and Kevin Whiteacre	Integrating AI for Assessment	Virtual

Day 2 – May 8, 2025

Time	Presenter(s)	Topic	Mode
10:00 a.m.	Christine Kroll	AI and Productivity in Higher Education	Virtual
11:00 a.m.	Victoria Hall	AI Usage in Business Courses	Virtual
12:00 p.m.	Liz Whiteacre	Notebook LM: Engaging Students with Readings	Virtual
1:00 p.m.	Keith Miller	Demystifying AI: Leveraging AI for Critical Thinking and Effective Writing	Virtual
2:00 p.m.	Hung Fu Chang	Prompting Patterns for Creativity Thinking	Virtual

We hope you will join us in this exciting exploration of AI in Higher Education. To confirm your participation register at this Eventbrite link: AI Symposium and Assessment Success Summit Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite 2

You will have the option to move in and out of any sessions that you are unable to attend. The sessions will also be recorded and available through the UIndy Faculty Academy.

We look forward to engaging with you!

The Faculty Academy, University of Indianapolis