Coles College Symposium: AI in Higher Education
The explosive rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is causing significant disruption across multiple industries. This event brings together faculty from the Coles College and other regional universities to examine some of the profound issues surrounding AI in education. Highlights of the symposium include:
- Implications of AI for higher education
- Strategies for preparing students for workplace changes and new industries shaped by AI
- Student perspectives on the use of AI
- Explorations of integrity and accountability concerns
- Tips for maximizing net positives from AI use
The event will facilitate critical reflections among business school peers on these topics, and will feature keynote presentations and expert panels.
August 27, 2027
8:30 AM - 5:00PM
KSU Center
3333 Busbee Dr NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Symposium Agenda
| Time | Theme | Audience | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Check-in and Continental Breakfast | All | |
| 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Opening Remarks | All | |
| 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM | Keynote Address: AI and the Future of Human Capability: Navigating Creativity, Ethics, and Trust (Ronald Arkin from Georgia Tech) |
All |
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| 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Interactive Panel: How Are You Using AI? – A Brainstorming Forum on Teaching, Research, and Aspirations (AI Champions) | All | |
| 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Break | ||
| 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM |
Beginner Track: Getting Started with AI Tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Notebook LLM, Hossein Mohit, Aaron French) Advanced Track: Creating Custom Agents for Dedicated Tasks (Ying Xie, CCSE) |
Breakout | |
| 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM |
Coffee Break |
All | |
| 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM |
Beginner Track: Hands-On AI for Educators – Syllabus and Slide Generation Lab (Heather Morgan) Advanced Track: AI for Video, Case Studies, and Content Design (Aaron French) |
Breakout | |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Beginner Track: Reverse Mentoring Session – Students Demo AI Use in the Classroom (Justin Cochran’s students, Maya Bright; Britton Rellinger) Advanced Track: Risks and Challenges of AI – Inaccuracy, Bias, and Sustainability (Rajan Gupta) |
Breakout | |
| 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM | Industry Perspective Keynote: “What Skills Do We Expect of Students in the Age of AI?” – Bill Franks | All | |
| 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Wrap-Up & Thank You | All | |
All Day | Swag Stations – Student Work Showcase
Student presentations will be displayed on Surface Hubs throughout the main KSU Center room. Explore these rotating digital showcases at your own pace and celebrate the creativity and innovation of our students.
Registration
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