Mission
The mission of the TMCC AI and Emerging Technologies committee is to explore, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to enhance teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Our goal is to empower faculty, staff, and students with cutting-edge tools and knowledge, ensuring that the college remains at the forefront of technological advancement in higher education. Through collaboration, ethical consideration, and continuous professional development, we strive to create an inclusive, forward-thinking environment that prepares TMCC for the challenges and opportunities of the digital future.
About the Committee
The TMCC AI and Emerging Technologies acts as a recommending body for the strategic direction of AI initiatives on our campuses. We are made up of 15 voting members from all areas of TMCC, including every academic division and all major administrative areas. Our meetings are open to all interested parties, and we have an additional 15 non-voting members who regularly attend.
Objectives
The objectives and goals of the AI and Emerging Technologies Committee are:
- Draft and recommend policies that ensure the ethical and effective use of AI and other new technologies in teaching, learning, and campus operations in conjunction with respective stakeholders
- Offer professional development opportunities, workshops, training sessions, and hands-on experiences to equip faculty, staff, and administrators with the skills to integrate emerging technologies into their work.
- Research and evaluate new tools, platforms, and systems, focusing on enhancing the student experience and the college's operational efficiency.
- Partner with academic and administrative departments to ensure a holistic approach to technology adoption that aligns with the college’s mission and goals.
- Address the ethical, privacy and legal aspects of AI and technology use to maintain trust and transparency within the college community.
Chairs
Chair: Fred Lokken
Chair-Elect: Steve Bale
Past Chair: Elyssia Fraga
Voting Members
- Fred Lokken, Chair / Business and Social Sciences
- Steven Bale, Chair-Elect / Computer, Math, Physical Science
- Elyssia Fraga, Past Chair / WebCollege
- Andy Hughes, Admissions and Records
- Ben Aloe, Library
- Bill Garand, Information Technology
- Bill Proebstel, DRC
- Cal Anderson, Web Services
- Doug Plourde, Life Science, Allied Health, Public Safety
- Janice Pruitt, Advising
- Jeremy Coggin, Technical Sciences
- Joseph Sanpietro, Liberal Arts
- Justine Johnson, Student Representative
- Kylie Rowe, Research, Marketing, and Web Services
- Mylie Turney, Tutoring
Non Voting Members
- AnnaSheila Paul, Visual and Digital Media, NSU
- Anne Flesher, Computer, Math and Physical Science
- Anthony Coots, Information Technology
- Cheryl Jones, Information Technology
- Dallin Crane, Web Services
- Dan Bouweraerts, Graphic Arts
- Gina True, Information Technology
- Gretchen Sawyer, Foundation and Grants
- Heather Lupkey, PT Faculty
- Jeff Alexander, ex-officio
- Jeremy Deadmond, Information Technology
- John Hughes, Learning Commons
- Julia Hammett, Anthropology
- Kofi Poku, Management
- Kyle Smith, Automotive Technology
- Natalia Delaney Rueda, Human Resources
- Paul Davis, Political Science
- Salvatore Ariganello, Construction Technology
- Stephanie Walden, Institutional Research
- Tanner Sims, Information Technology
- Tommie Guy, Professional Development
- Tony Futia, Student Conduct
- Tyler Vickers, Information Technology
Meeting Dates and Times
Meetings take place the second Friday of the month from 1–2 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
- September 27, 2024
- October 2024 (No Meeting)
- November 8, 2024
- December 13, 2024
- January 10, 2024
- February 14, 2024
- March 14, 2024
- April 11, 2024
- May 9, 2024