League AI Fellows Application
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Please enter your first name and last name.
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Please enter your email address.
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Please enter your current job title.
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Please enter the name of your college.
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What type of AI projects are you leading at your institution? Select all that apply.
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Introductory/Low-Complexity Projects (Examples: experimenting with AI tools like ChatGPT to help staff draft emails and create content more efficiently; using AI-powered transcription services to streamline meeting documentation; using generative AI for brainstorming marketing ideas and social media posts)
Intermediate/Department-Level Projects (Examples: training faculty on integrating AI tools into classroom instruction and assignments; implementing AI-based chatbots to improve student services, such as answering FAQs about registration and financial aid; developing a recommendation engine to guide students toward relevant support services based on their activity patterns)
Advanced/Cross-Functional or Institutional Projects (Examples: developing an AI-assisted early alert system that identifies at-risk students using predictive analytics; building a custom generative AI platform for personalized learning pathways aligned with workforce competencies; leading a cross-campus AI strategy team tasked with developing governance frameworks, ethical guidelines, and enterprise-level integration plans)
Expert-Level/Research & Innovation-Driven Projects (Examples: developing explainable AI models to support equitable decision-making in admissions and placement processes; directing a multi-institutional research grant exploring the long-term impacts of generative AI on academic integrity and learning outcomes; architecting a federated learning infrastructure that allows multiple institutions to collaboratively train AI models while maintaining data privacy)
I am not leading any AI projects at my college.
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Do you have a college champion who supports your AI project efforts?
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If yes, please share their name and title.
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How would you rate your current knowledge of AI as it relates to your role as a community college leader?
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Exploring (Examples: I’m new to AI and still learning the basics; I've heard of AI but haven’t explored its applications in education; I may have tried AI tools like ChatGPT but don’t fully understand how they work or their implications.)
Aware (Examples: I have a general understanding of AI and am following developments; I’ve attended webinars or read articles about AI in higher ed; I’m beginning to think about how AI might be used at my college.
Engaged (Examples: I’m actively exploring AI use cases within my institution; I’ve used or approved pilot projects involving AI such as chatbots, tutoring tools, and analytics; I participate in discussions about AI’s ethical, instructional, or operational implications.)
Leading (Examples: I’m helping shape how our institution approaches AI; I’m involved in developing AI policies, strategies, or training programs; I advocate for responsible AI use and alignment with our college’s mission and values.)
Guiding the Field (Examples: I’m a strategic leader in AI for education; I contribute to state, regional, or national AI initiatives; I guide other leaders and institutions on AI integration, governance, and impact.)
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Why are you interested in the AI Fellows Program?
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Select the AI Fellows cohort for which you are applying.
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October 7, 2025 - April 7, 2026
January 20, 2026 - July 20, 2026
