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CLEVELAND, Miss. \u2014 <\/strong>Faculty and staff from Delta State University recently participated in a ChatGPT workshop at Jackson State University hosted by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) in partnership with the OpenAI Academy. The national initiative is designed to equip educators and academic leaders with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence (AI).<\/p>\n

The workshop connected Delta State with a growing network of forward-thinking institutions committed to using AI to enhance teaching, research, and administrative practices. Attendees engaged in hands-on training, expert-led sessions, and collaborative projects focused on integrating tools such as OpenAI\u2019s ChatGPT into the university\u2019s academic and operational environments.<\/p>\n

\u201cDelta State is committed to preparing both our students and our campus for the future of AI,\u201d said Dr. Heather Miller, director of Sponsored Programs and the Gertrude C. Ford Center for Teaching and Learning. \u201cParticipation in this workshop positions our faculty and staff at the forefront of this technological shift, where ethical and effective AI use will be critical to higher education.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Leslie Griffin, provost and vice president for academic affairs, emphasized the university\u2019s strategic commitment to innovation.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur involvement with MAIN and the OpenAI Academy supports Delta State\u2019s focus on academic excellence,\u201d Griffin said. \u201cThis initiative gives our faculty and staff the tools they need to thoughtfully and responsibly integrate AI into their work\u2014benefiting students and enriching the educational experience across campus.\u201d<\/p>\n

Delta State\u2019s workshop cohort included faculty and staff from a range of university departments, including instructional design, academics, and administration. Participants are contributing to the development of best practices and policies to guide responsible AI use in higher education\u2014supporting Delta State\u2019s mission to cultivate intellectual growth and individual enrichment in service to local, regional, and global communities.<\/p>\n

Key takeaways and pilot projects from the MS OpenAI Academy will be shared with the broader campus community beginning in fall 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cDelta State\u2019s participation in this workshop reflects exactly what MAIN was designed to achieve: empowering institutions across Mississippi with the tools, training, and partnerships needed to lead in the age of artificial intelligence,\u201d said Dr. Kollin Napier, director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. \u201cIt\u2019s inspiring to see faculty and staff embracing AI to enhance education, research, and service.\u201d<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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