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AI Resources

University-Wide AI Committee

Welcome Letter

The University-Wide Artificial Intelligence Committee (UWAIC) was established in April 2024 through the support of former Provost Joseph Franco, PhD, and the leadership of Beth Gordon, PhD, Vice President of Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer.

Our charge is to research and optimize the use of AI at Pace University. This includes identifying, assessing, and promoting AI resources across the University, supporting faculty in incorporating AI into teaching, and developing ethical AI policies that ensure academic integrity. Additionally, we are working to provide training and best practices for students, faculty, and staff.

The committee is composed of faculty from multiple disciplines and schools, alongside staff from areas such as DEI, marketing, library services, ITS, and more, combining a wide range of expertise and perspectives from across Pace’s three campuses.

The UWAIC is dedicated to positioning Pace University as a leader in the responsible and ethical use of AI, empowering our community to leverage these technologies in meaningful ways. By fostering a culture of innovation and curiosity, we aim to set a new benchmark for ethical AI integration, not just within New York City and Westchester, but across the global academic and professional landscapes.

Sincerely,
University-Wide Artificial Intelligence Committee

Committee Members

Beth Gordon, VP & CIO, Information Technology Services
staff co-chair

David Sachs, Professor, Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems
faculty co-chair

  • Nancy DeRiggi, Associate Vice President, Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research
  • Steve Feyl, University Librarian
  • Deborah Heller, Assistant Dean of the Law Library, Haub School of Law
  • Johnni Medina, Content and AI Specialist
  • Mary O’Shea, University Retention Director
  • Christelle Scharff, Professor, Seidenberg, Co-Director of the AI Lab
  • Marcella Szablewicz, Professor, Dyson, New York Faculty Council representative
  • Gabriel Terrizzi, Director of Web and Mobile Services
  • Gisela Tirado-Tewes, Director of Online Communications
  • Katie Todd, Assistant Dean, Seidenberg, Co-Director of the AI Lab
  • Dinesh Ulpange, Director of Enrollment Technology