The Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at JMU has begun its work in understanding the uses and implications of AI within higher education and more broadly in society. The four areas of exploration are:
- Authorship and the production of new knowledge;
- AI and the student experience;
- New contexts and meanings; and
- Administrative applications of AI.
Expected Outcomes of the Task Force
- Develop guidance to JMU on the use of AI by faculty and students for teaching, learning and research.
- Explore opportunities to integrate AI in core administrative functions
- Prepare students to use AI as they enter the workforce.
- Ensure that JMU develop AI-related policies that are just and equitable to all stakeholders
The AI Task Force has finished its first full year of work, which is summarized in the reports linked above. As the groups prepare to continue their work in 2024-2025, calls for participation continue. If you are not yet involved in the Task Force and would like to participate in the next phase, please respond to the QuestionPro below:
If you are already part of the Task Force, feel free to share this link with anyone you think would contribute to these next steps. Thank you for your participation!
AI Task Force Leadership
Dirron Allen (Student Affairs)
Robin Bryan (Administration and Finance)
John Huffman (Student Affairs)
Debbie Jordan (Advancement)
David Kirkpatrick (President’s Office)
Bob Kolvoord (Academic Affairs)
Peter Montwill (President’s Office)
Hala Nelson (Academic Affairs)
Bethany Nowviskie (Academic Affairs)
Members of the AI Task Force
Authorship and New Knowledge
Stephen Aderton – University Marketing and Group 1 lead
Rodolfo Barrett – Learning Resource Centers and Group 1 lead
Andreas Broscheid – Center for Faculty Innovation and Group 1 lead
Kevin Hegg – JMU Libraries and Group 1 lead
Bob Kolvoord – College of Integrated Science and Engineering and Group 1 lead
Juhong Christie Liu – JMU Libraries and Group 1 lead
Mohammad Ala Uddin – College of Arts and Letters
Chelsey Bahlmann Bollinger – College of Education
Samantha Holly Becerra Reed – Audit and Management Services
Scott E Beckler – College of Health and Behavioral Studies
Howard Carrier – JMU Libraries
Kevin Hardwick – College of Arts and Letters
Weiming Hu – College of Integrated Science and Engineering
Manal Ahmad Jamal – College of Arts and Letters
Masoud Kaveh Baghbadorani – College of Science and Mathematics
Raihan Khan – College of Health and Behavioral Studies
Robyn Kondrad – College of Health and Behavioral Studies
Valerie Linsinbigler – JMU Libraries
Brennan Maupin – Office of Disability Services
Andrea Martinez Gonzalez – College of Arts and Letters
Kevin Molloy – College of Integrated Sciences
Jared Wark – JMU Libraries
Gracie Michelle Wingfield – Student Affairs
Adam Wirdzek – JMU Libraries
Administrative Applications
Robin Bryan – Information Technology and Group 4 lead
Debbie Jordan – Advancement and Group 4 lead
Hala Nelson – College of Science and Mathematics and Group 4 lead
Jennifer Campfield – Provost’s Office
Jojo Griffith – Talent Development
Lindsey Harvell-Bowman – College of Arts and Letters
Becky Holmes – Audit and Management Review
Teddy Levin – Engagement Fellow
Kathy Lubkowski – College of Integrated Science and Engineering
Paul Mabrey – Student Access and Enrollment Management
Christina Myers – Academic Resources
Layne Rexrode – University Events
Claire Rooney – Advancement
Matt Underwood – JMU Libraries
Luther Vucic – Advancement
Greg Hackbarth – Information Technology
Will Brown – Student Affairs
Tori Groene-Zeigler – JMU Libraries
David Peterson – College of Business
The Student Experience
Dirron Allen – Student Affairs and Group 2 lead
John Huffman – Student Affairs and Group 2 lead
Anthony Miles – JMU Libraries and Group 2 lead
Andrea Adams – JMU Libraries
Tara Burns – College of Visual and Performing Arts
Sarah Brooks – College of Visual and Performing Arts
Jim Bywater – College of Education
Jack Garmer – College of Science and Mathematics
Kevin Hardwick – College of Arts and Letters
Yang Liu – The Learning Center and College of Health and Behavior Sciences
Marquis McGee – Academic Advising
Shaun Mooney – First Gen Student Success
Elizabeth Odermatt – Residence Life
Ren Oliver – Talent Development and Human Resources
Carolyn Schubert – JMU Libraries
Sam Squyars – University Career Center
JT Todd – Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression
Taeho (Nathaniel) Yu – JMU Libraries (joining soon)
Raafat Zaini – College of Integrated Science and Engineering
JY Zhou – Center for Global Engagement
New Contexts and Meaning
Sarah Cheverton – University Studies and Group 3 lead
Daniel George – JMU Counseling Center and Group 3 lead
Bethany Nowviskie – JMU Libraries and Group 3 lead
Afzal Upal – College of Integrated Science and Engineering and Group 3 lead
Laura Atkins – College of Business
Randal Budnikas – University Marketing
Marijn de Waal – College of Visual and Performing Arts
Michele Estes – College of Education
Thomas Finnegan – College of Science and Math
Philip Frana – University Studies
Angela Hayslett – College of Business
Michael Klein – University Studies
Sarah MacDonald – School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Sombo Muzata – College of Arts and Letters
Maryam Sharifian – College of Education
Rhonda Syler – College of Business
Catherine Zeman – College of Health and Behavioral Studies
Anthony Teate – College of Integrated Science and Engineering
Rae Gilchrist – College of Education
Justin Roth – Advancement
