“The AI event was well attended by all facets of Gustavus community members which encouraged broader and more insightful dialogue. It was energizing, thought provoking, informative and also disheartening from an environmental perspective. Pandora’s box has been opened and it is up to all of us to best understand how we ethically, morally and efficiently engage with this new technology,” Nicole Goebel, Assistant Director of Human Resources, said.

“I left the event feeling much more informed about AI as a whole, including its uses, drawbacks, and the challenges it presents for the future. It was fascinating to learn about the varying opinions on AI among students, faculty, and staff,” senior Alex Keasler said.

“I left feeling much more optimistic about the relationship most students seem to be seeking with AI in their academic work. The survey data indicated students want to use AI to supplement their classroom work, not replace it […] While we need to continue engaging in big picture conversations about AI, I also left the conversation convinced that faculty and staff need to do more to equip students (and one another) with practical tactics for engaging with it in our day-to-day practices of learning and working,” Martin Lang, Professor of Communication Studies, said.