Two of our very own, Professors Ayla Koch and Dr. Mary Ann Hughes Butts, made waves at the “Teaching and Learning with AI” conference in Orlando, Florida, from July 22-24. This event, hosted by the University of Central Florida, brought together educators from 49 states and eight countries—talk about a packed house!

Professors Koch and Hughes Butts presented not one but two exciting topics: Navigating Innovation: Creating an Institution-Wide AI Task Force and Think You Can Catch Someone Using AI? Think Again!. Both sessions had attendees buzzing about the future of AI in education, with a focus on how schools can adopt AI while staying ahead of the challenges it presents.

With major four-year schools in attendance, CSN proudly represented the community college scene, proving we’re right there in the conversation about AI’s future. Dr. James McCoy, VP of Academic Affairs, in a recent conversation, added, “This amazing work aligns beautifully with our CSN vision—putting us as a leader among community colleges.”

In short, CSN is staying ahead of the game, making sure students, faculty, and staff are ready to tackle the future of AI head-on.