Dear John,

Educational technology, including artificial intelligence, continues to become more integrated into teaching and research in higher education with minimal oversight. In the AAUP, we understand that faculty members are best positioned to understand and improve teaching and learning conditions, including the development and implementation of institutional policies around educational technology.

That’s why the AAUP formed an ad hoc committee—composed of higher education faculty members, staff, and scholars interested in technology and its impact on academic labor—to survey AAUP members spanning institution types and job categories across the country and to compile resources for dealing with ed-tech and AI on your campus.

If you value this kind of work, please join as an AAUP member today.

In its new report, the committee shares survey findings and calls for the establishment of policies in colleges and universities that prioritize economic security, faculty working conditions, and student learning conditions as advancements in AI technologies accelerate.

In August, AAUP members will be invited to a virtual discussion of the report and resources. We also want to hear from you about how AI adoption is playing out on your campus. Sign up for AAUP membership today.

The AAUP has been dedicated throughout its history to principles of shared governance, calling attention in recent decades to the importance of involving faculty members in decisions related to the adoption of new technologies. Taking a stand against top-down AI implementation is consistent with the Association's broader commitment to the contributions of higher education to a democratic society.

Read the full report, along with an executive summary and resource guide, here.

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