AI in Higher Education Symposium
Friday, January 8, 2027 | 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Stephens Performing Arts Center | Idaho State University
Advancing Teaching, Learning, and Student Success in an AI-Enabled World
Idaho State University invites faculty, staff, and students from ISU and colleges and universities throughout the region to participate in the AI in Higher Education Symposium. This daylong event will bring together educators, researchers, and higher education professionals to explore the opportunities, challenges, and responsible use of artificial intelligence in higher education.
Call for Proposals
Share your ideas, experiences, and approaches to AI in higher education. We welcome proposals from individuals and collaborative teams across institutions and disciplines.
You do not need to be an AI expert to participate. Successful practices, lessons learned, and questions worth exploring with colleagues can all lead to valuable sessions.
Proposal topics include:
- AI for Student Success: AI-supported tutoring, writing and quantitative learning, student coaching, and equitable access to support.
- AI, Teaching, and Student AI Literacy: Assignment design, critical thinking, AI literacy, evaluating AI outputs, and disciplinary applications.
- AI-Supported Assessment and Evidence of Learning: Using AI to organize assessment evidence, support program review, and information curricular improvement.
- Responsible AI Implementation: Academic integrity, privacy, accessibility, equity, transparency, and appropriate human oversight.
Session formats: Presentations, panels, hands-on workshops, and lightning talks.
Proposals will be reviewed competitively, with consideration given to practical value, evidence-informed approaches, student perspectives, responsible AI practices, and opportunities for regional collaboration.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Hollis Robbins
The Future of Higher Education in an AI World
Dr. Hollis Robbins will explore the future of higher education in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligance.
Dr. Dan Lane
AI and Civic Discourse
Dr. Dan Lane will address the relationship between artificial intelligence and civic discourse.
Symposium at a Glance
Date: Friday, January 8, 2027
Time: 8 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Location: Stephens Performing Arts Center, Idaho State University
The program will include keynote presentations, concurrent breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
Additional details, including the complete schedule and attendee information, will be shared as the event approaches.