AI Resources
Grayson College’s commitment to AI literacy, responsible use, and ethics: why we are doing this work and how we will prepare our students, faculty, staff, and community. These resources and expectations apply to all Grayson College instructors, whether you teach academic transfer courses or workforce and career programs. AI literacy is an institutional competency, and every program has a role in preparing students for a world where AI is part of both further study and the workplace.
1. Introduction and Strategic Purpose
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing higher education, the workforce, and daily life. Grayson College’s purpose in this work is simple: AI should enhance human learning, not replace it. We see AI as a tool that can strengthen teaching, learning, assessment, and community engagement, and we keep every decision grounded in our mission of Student Success.
This page is our commitment to students, faculty, staff, and our neighbors across Grayson County, Texoma, and North Texas. It explains why we are developing an AI strategy, what we believe, and how we will help people learn to use AI thoughtfully and ethically.
Our Commitments
- People first. AI supports, and does not replace, human learning, teaching, creativity, and relationships.
- Faculty lead. Faculty, in every discipline, in transfer and workforce programs alike, remain the experts who make curriculum and assessment decisions in their disciplines.
- AI literacy is for everyone.It is a College-wide competency for transfer pathways and career programs, not just a topic for technology programs.
- Real learning matters most. We focus on authentic student learning and assessment, not on technology adoption for its own sake.
- Ethics and integrity. We promote ethical use, critical thinking, transparency, and academic integrity.
- Always improving. As AI changes, we will keep learning and adjusting our approach.
What This Means for You
| If you are: | You can expect: |
|---|---|
| A student |
Free, voluntary ways to build AI skills, hands-on practice in the AI Test Kitchen, and AI learning connected to your program and career goals. |
| A faculty member |
Professional development, conversations focused on your discipline or industry, and support. Expectations are the same across the instructional division, and the examples will differ by field. |
| A staff member |
Professional Development, training, and shared language to use AI responsibly in your work. |
| A community member or employer |
Future workshops, resources, and partnerships so our region can adopt AI responsibly, along with AI ready graduates in the community. |
2. Strategic Vision and Objectives
Our plan is built on three pillars. They are intentionally sequential: preparing faculty and staff creates the capacity to support meaningful student learning, which in turn positions the College to serve employers, community partners, and the region as a trusted leader in responsible AI.
Academic Year 2026–2027 is our design and implementation year.
Pillar I: Faculty and Staff Readiness
Every other part of this work depends on employees having the knowledge, confidence, and support to use AI well.
Pillar II: Student Learning, Curriculum, and Success
Students will have multiple ways to build AI literacy based on their interests, programs, and career goals.
Pillar III: Community and Industry Engagement
Beyond graduating AI-ready students into the local workforce, we want to build lasting partnerships with the region.
3. AI Initiatives
AI Test Kitchen
A hands-on space where students, faculty, and staff explore AI tools together. It is not a traditional training: it is an experimental, low-stakes environment to try tools, share what works, and discuss ethical and instructional questions. Sessions are planned for fall (2), spring (2), and possibly summer. Open to all and not required.
- October 21, 2026 at 11:00am: Library Computer Lab
- RSVP HERE
- November XX, 2026 at XX:XXam: Library Computer Lab
- RSVP HERE
AI Foundations and Applications
Self-paced online courses in AI literacy and AI fluency built by the Grayson College Department of Teaching and Learning that build a common foundation for using AI effectively and ethically. Available to faculty, staff, and students, and not required.
AAC&U Institute
Our Faculty Learning Day on March 26, 2027, features Dr. Eddie Walton of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), with an AI keynote and workshop for faculty at the Center for Workplace Learning.
AI in the Classroom Workshops
Practical, discipline-focused sessions that help faculty explore AI in teaching and assessment, including AI pedagogy and AI for professional development. Open to instructors in all divisions and programs. Sessions will include examples from both academic transfer courses and workforce and career programs. Dates will be posted in the calendar below.