Intentional AI: Quality Enhancement Plan

Preparing students to become ethical and critically literate global citizens in an AI-driven world

Intentional AI means using artificial intelligence thoughtfully, responsibly and with a clear understanding of its capabilities and limitations.

At the College of Charleston, students learn to approach AI with intention while developing the knowledge, skills and ethical awareness needed to use artificial intelligence responsibly.

The QEP helps students obtain this knowledge and awareness through material presented in their first semester on campus and throughout their programs.

Preparing Graduates for an AI-Driven Future

Graduates who understand both the power and limitations of artificial intelligence are better prepared to succeed in today's workplace. Through intentional AI education, College of Charleston students develop critical thinking, ethical reasoning and technological awareness that prepares them for a world increasingly shaped by AI.

 

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AI Literacy
Learn how artificial intelligence systems work, where it's useful and where it has limitations.
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AI Ethics
Apply ethical practices when using AI tools in academic and professional settings.
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AI Skills
Use AI effectlively as a research, writing and content assistant within your field of study.

Intentional AI QEP Committees

The Intentional AI QEP program will be developed and implemented by a broad set of faculty, staff, and students.
  • QEP Proposal Development Committee
    • Margaret Hagood (Faculty) - CETL/Teacher Education
    • Lancie Affonso (Faculty) - Computer Science/Management and Marketing
    • Bert Schewel (Staff) - Office of the Provost
    • Marian Mazzone (Faculty) - Art History
    • Shaon Lahiri (Faculty) - Public Health Sciences and Administration
    • Maryann Cagle (Faculty) - Biology
    • Emily Lee (Faculty) - English
    • Nicholas Hindy (Faculty) - Psychology
    • Brian Bossak (Faculty) - Public Health Sciences and Administration
    • Duaa Jamaluddin (Student)
    • Jacob Craig (Faculty) - English
    • Nicole Lenez (Staff) - Residence Life
    • Kamyar Goudarzi (Faculty) - Management and Marketing
    • Andrew Garnar (Faculty) - Philosophy
    • Julie Davis (Faculty) - Communication
    • Taylor Collier (Librarian) - Addlestone Library
    • Scott Eisberg (Faculty) - Communication
    • Anthony Morelli (Faculty) - Computer Science
    • Matt Cruse (Student) - MBA Program

     

  • QEP Implementation Committee

    New Committee Members TBD

AI Resources for the CofC Community

The College of Charleston provides internal resources to help faculty, staff and students use artificial intelligence thoughtfully and responsibly. Refer to these guides for practical information, recommended tools and best practices for working with AI.

College of Charleston AI Hub (IT) AI and Teaching
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Human Creativity in the Age of AI

In the "Speaking of..." College of Charleston podcast, “computer science instructor Anurag Tiwari, helps students navigate a world where AI tools reshape creative industries. Tiwari emphasizes “portfolio over resume,” while promoting employer-valued problem-solving skills and creative initiative.

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