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OAI Faculty and Staff Summer Conference 2025

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Innovate, Adapt, Lead

The AI Driven Future of Higher Education and Work

From Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, to Thursday, June 5th, 2025, the Office of Academic Innovation Summer Conference will bring together faculty and staff from Cal Poly Pomona and beyond to explore "The AI-Driven Future of Higher Education and Work." This dynamic event will dive into the intersection of education and the evolving workforce, offering insightful keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and interactive workshops led by experts in education and workforce development. Participants will gain valuable strategies, build collaborative networks, and explore innovative approaches to preparing for an AI-driven future.

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Plenary Speakers

Insights from Leaders and Innovators in Higher Education

Join CSU and national leaders as we reimagine teaching, learning, and access in an AI-enhanced world.

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AI Isn't Magic

Dr. Annette Vee, Professor of English at the University of Pittsburgh, demystifies how large language models like ChatGPT actually work—and how they’re already being used in classrooms by students and instructors alike. This session will provide a foundational understanding of generative AI, offer real-world classroom examples, and explore ways to use these tools collaboratively and ethically in undergraduate education.
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Digital Transformations in Education

Dr. Chesa Caparas explores how generative AI is reshaping both workforce expectations and classroom practices. As institutions face growing pressure to prepare students for an AI-driven world, this session will spotlight how AI literacy—especially when grounded in ethics—can close opportunity gaps, promote equity, and prepare students to lead in a rapidly evolving economy.
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Providing Access to ChatGPT Edu for every Student, Faculty, and Staff

Dr. Leslie Kennedy, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Technology at the CSU Chancellor’s Office, will share how the CSU system is partnering with OpenAI to provide free access to ChatGPT Edu for every student, faculty, and staff member across all 23 campuses. Learn how this systemwide initiative is breaking down barriers to innovation, empowering users to engage with AI tools equitably, and shaping the future of academic technology.

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Learning Outcomes

Joint Sessions

These joint sessions will provide faculty and staff with a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence and its broader implications in education, work, and society. Through expert presentations and a student panel discussion, attendees will explore key AI concepts, ethical considerations, policy challenges, and the evolving role of AI in higher education. The session will also highlight the CSU system’s initiatives and partnerships in AI research and implementation, offering insights into institutional strategies for AI integration.

AI In the Classroom

As artificial intelligence reshapes the educational landscape, faculty must navigate how to effectively integrate AI into their teaching while maintaining academic integrity and student engagement. This track will explore the evolving role of faculty in an AI-driven classroom, providing strategies for incorporating AI into assignments, activities, and pedagogy. Sessions will examine cognitive approaches to AI integration, its impact on interdisciplinary writing and writing instruction, and how AI can support faculty research.

AI Outside the Classroom

This track explores how AI can enhance professional efficiency, streamline workflows, and support institutional goals. Attendees will gain insights into campus expectations for AI use, strategies to prepare students for an AI-driven workforce, and the importance of AI literacy training for faculty, staff, and students.

Conference Schedule & Registration

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Conference Schedule

The Academic Innovation Summer Conference will take place on June 4-5, 2025, at Cal Poly Pomona, Building 162, Room 1001. Sessions run from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM on both days.
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Registration

Registration: $225 General Admission (ends May 23rd, 5 PM | $175 Early Bird (ends May 9th, 5 PM). Includes continental breakfast, lunch, and access to all tracks. *Group Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Visit the Eventbrite page for more information. *Promo Code is available for ÁùÉ«Íø faculty and staff!

Cal Poly Pomona Faculty and Staff Promo Code:

Why Attend?

  1. Gain Insights from Academic Experts

    Learn from cross-disciplinary experts as they share AI-driven strategies shaping the future of education and work.

  2. Earn a Cal Poly Pomona Digital Badge

    Boost your professional growth with an official digital badge recognizing your participation and learning.

  3. Build Meaningful Connections

    Network and collaborate with educators, researchers, and industry professionals across Southern California.

Frequently Asked Questions:


It’s a two-day event exploring AI’s impact on higher education and the workforce, featuring keynotes, panels, and workshops.

The conference will be held on June 4-5, 2025, from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM at Cal Poly Pomona, Building 162, Room 1001.

General Admission is $225 (ends May 22nd at 5 pm), with an Early Bird rate of $175 available until May 2nd at 5 PM.

Yes! The Office of Academic Innovation and NSF INVEST grant will cover registration costs for ÁùÉ«Íø faculty and staff.

Registration includes:

  • Access to all keynotes, panels, and workshops
  • Continental breakfast and lunch on both days
  • Networking opportunities with experts and peers
  • A Cal Poly Pomona Digital Badge for professional development

Yes! Attendees can participate in any session from the two tracks:

  • AI in the Classroom
  • AI Outside of the Classroom

This information will be confirmed closer to the event. Stay tuned for updates!

For questions, please contact the Office of Academic Innovation at ai@cpp.edu

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