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Marquette University has established a university-wide artificial intelligence task force to guide the responsible use of generative AI across campus. This task force, comprising faculty and staff from various disciplines, will assess the use of emerging AI tools in teaching, research, operations, and student success/wellness. Its primary charge is to identify necessary updates or adaptations to existing policies, procedures, and support structures to ensure AI adoption aligns with the university’s Catholic, Jesuit mission, is responsible, effective, and ethical. The task force is guided by principles of Jesuit mission and values, leadership, ethical AI use, and data security.
The executive committee provides leadership and oversight for the AI task force. Its members include: Dr. Tara Baillargeon, dean of Raynor Library; Andrew DeGuire, Keyes Dean of Business Administration; Dr. Elsbeth Kalenderian, dean of the School of Dentistry; Laurie Panella, chief information officer; and Dr. John Su, vice provost for academic affairs and student success. This committee ensures that the task force's initiatives are strategically aligned with university goals and broader institutional policies regarding emerging technologies.
This workgroup focuses on integrating AI responsibly into academic instruction and student learning experiences. Its members are: Eric Benjamin, director of applications in Information Technology Services; Dr. Lilly Campbell, associate professor of English in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences; Alissa Fial, head of research, teaching and learning, in Raynor Library; Alison Julien, professor of legal writing at Marquette University Law School; Dr. Conor Kelly (chair), associate vice provost for faculty affairs; Dr. Jennifer Maney, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning; Dr. Linda Olszewski, director of assessment and program review in the Office of the Provost; Dr. Jacob Riyeff, teaching associate professor of English in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences and director of academic integrity; Dr. Gabriel Velez, associate professor of educational policy and leadership in the College of Education; and Dr. Amber Young-Brice, associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Nursing.
Dedicated to the specific challenges and opportunities of AI in clinical education, this workgroup ensures ethical and effective integration within health-related disciplines. Members include: Dr. Mary Cimrmancic (co-chair), clinical professor in the School of Dentistry; Dr. Roda Seseogullari Dirihan (co-chair), associate professor in the School of Dentistry; Diane Novotny, program coordinator and instructor in the College of Health Sciences’ Department of Biomedical Sciences; Amanda Potter, clinical assistant professor in the College of Nursing; Dr. Allison Hyngstrom, chair and professor of physical therapy in the College of Health Sciences; Dr. Tina Stoeckmann, clinical professor of physical therapy in the College of Health Sciences; and Mark Wozny, director of IT governance and compliance in Information Technology Services.
Chaired by Jeanne Hossenlopp, vice president for research and innovation, this workgroup is currently in formation and is actively seeking interested faculty and staff to join. Initial discussions involving 22 faculty and staff in the fall helped to identify key opportunities and challenges associated with applying AI in research, including compliance and ethical considerations. Input was also provided by the University Committee on Research. Based on this, two focused task groups are now being formed under the research umbrella: one dedicated to AI tools for research, and another concentrating on compliance, ethics, and responsible use. Faculty who participated in the first round of discussions include: Dr. Cris Ababei, Dr. Badar Al Lawati, Dr. David Baker, Dr. Gerry Canavan, Jeremy Edson, Brenda Fay, Nadelle Grossman, Dr. Manal Hamdan, Dr. Majeed Hayat, Dr. Alex Savtchouk, Dr. Kristof Kipp, Dr. Jeremy Lee, Dr. Praveen Madiraju, Bill Marcou, Dr. Alexandre Martins, Dr. Meisam Omidi, Dr. Richard Povinelli, Scott Rex, Dr. Daniel Rowe, Dr. Aleksandra Snowden, Dr. Larry Xu, and Dr. Michael Zimmer.
This group addresses the application and impact of AI on the university's administrative processes and daily operations. Members are: Lizzy McCright (chair), deputy general counsel; Amy Albrinck Schroeder, director of financial systems in the Office of Finance; Yasi Blackmon, registrar system analyst in the Office of the Registrar; Angela Buesing, director of information technology support in Information Technology Services; Troy Dennhof, vice president of human resources; Jack Goods, communication specialist in the Office of Marketing and Communication and vice chair of Staff Senate; Dan Hamrin, systems analyst in the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis; Joe Hardenbrook, associate dean of research and engagement in Raynor Library; Michelle Mauck, director of human resources systems in Human Resources; Andy Schneider, dean of undergraduate admissions; and Taylor Schult, managing director of annual giving and advancement services in University Advancement.
Focused on how AI can contribute to or impact student wellness and success initiatives, this workgroup includes: Luis de Zengotita (chair), chief wellness officer; Marilyn Jones, director of the Lemonis Center for Student Success; Brenda Lenz, director of the Counseling Center; Laura MacBride, associate director of institutional research in the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis; Zabrian Oglesby, assistant dean of students; Emily Raclaw, director of the On Your Marq program; and Blake Ward, director of data engineering in Information Technology Services. This group will explore AI's role in supporting student well-being and academic achievement.