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AI and teaching at �� Boulder

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:15:56 +0000

AI and teaching at �� Boulder Megan M Rogers Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:15

Center for Teaching & Learning

Generative AI is raising novel questions about how we work, learn and create, and �� Boulder is meeting this moment with intention, flexibility and a strong commitment to learner‑centered education.

�� Boulder’s colleges and departments across campus are addressing generative AI in ways that reflect their disciplines and the university’s shared values. Currently, there are at least 13 university courses with AI in the title, with nearly 600 students enrolled this spring.

For example, the College of Engineering & Applied Science offers a variety of courses on AI, including a fully online Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MS-AI) via Coursera. In the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information, faculty are creating space for critical dialogues about the implications of AI for creativity, authorship and identity.

Spring Teaching and Learning Conference

Thursday, March 5 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
CASE, Room E390 Virtual option via Zoom
This annual conference hosted by the Center for Teaching & Learning will feature lightning talks by faculty and students showcasing diverse perspectives on AI, teaching and learning.

Deadline to RSVP for the catered lunch is Friday, Feb. 27.

Best Should Teach Award ceremony

Thursday, March 5 6–9 p.m. CASE, Chancellor's Hall
Following the conference, the Center for Teaching & Learning will host their annual Best Should Teach Award ceremony—an open-invite celebration.

A campuswide AI Literacy Foundations Canvas course, developed by the Office of Information Technology and the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL), introduces faculty, staff and students to what generative AI is, how it works, ethical considerations and ��‑approved AI tools, among other topics. From there, students can explore AI through their coursework, career preparation and co‑curricular opportunities.

Career readiness is a central part of this work. For example, the Office of Academic and Learning Innovation provides �� students with free access to Career Academy, through which they can gain skills working with generative AI tools and earn job-ready credentials equivalent to entry-level experience at companies such as Google, IBM and Microsoft.

These opportunities complement �� Boulder’s continued commitment to fostering uniquely human skills that technology cannot replace, such as critical thinking, ethical judgment, empathy, creativity and intercultural competence.

�� Boulder is also taking a clear and values‑driven approach to academic integrity in the context of generative AI. Instructors are strongly encouraged to define course‑specific expectations through AI syllabus statements, developed with a Boulder Faculty Assembly working group and in dialogue with students.

Transparency and dialogue are key to ensuring students understand precisely what uses of AI are and are not permitted in each course, given widely varying policies. In support of creating that dialogue, instructors have access to CTL guidance and tools around teaching, learning and AI, while student academic integrity is supported via restorative justice practices that prioritize learning, trust, respect and responsibility.

Of critical importance, �� Boulder maintains strong faculty governance. Instructors retain full autonomy over whether and how generative AI is used in their courses, with campus support provided to all campus educators regardless of their individual course policies.

For example, CTL facilitates a biweekly Teaching, Learning, and AI Community of Practice and a two-day AI Summer Design Studio to bring educators from across campus together to explore and discuss diverse perspectives on AI in the classroom. CTL and Continuing Education also host AI Literacy Ambassador programs through which instructors develop teaching and learning innovations to address AI in their discipline.

As generative AI evolves, �� Boulder faculty, staff and students are actively shaping its role in teaching and learning. Through shared reflection, open dialogue and collaboration across campus, we are approaching AI thoughtfully and intentionally, grounded in academic freedom, ethical responsibility and a deep belief in human learning.

�� Boulder is taking a thoughtful, values‑driven approach to AI in teaching and learning. Read more and plan to attend the Spring Teaching and Learning Conference on March 5, followed by a bonus event: the Best Should Teach Ceremony.

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The role of the Writing Center in an AI-powered world

Megan M Rogers — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:12:09 +0000

The role of the Writing Center in an AI-powered world Megan M Rogers Mon, 02/23/2026 - 07:12

The �� Boulder Writing Center is an important campuswide resource for helping writers think critically, communicate clearly and develop their own voice.

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6 things you should consider asking a librarian

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:28:33 +0000

6 things you should consider asking a librarian Megan M Rogers Fri, 02/20/2026 - 07:28

When it comes to class assignments and research, asking a librarian is the ultimate hack. Learn how librarians can help you get started, find items and manage sources or data.

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New SPIKE-CAAAS fellowship to support grad students

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

New SPIKE-CAAAS fellowship to support grad students Megan M Rogers Fri, 02/20/2026 - 05:00

�� Boulder's SPIKE Center for Sustainability Education and Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) have partnered to support graduate students within the CAAAS in their study of sustainability and how it impacts the African and African American communities. This collaboration will support two CAAAS/SPIKE Graduate Fellows for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 academic years.

This partnership is focused upon two areas of top priority for the �� Boulder campus: African and African American communities and sustainability.

The CAAAS (often referred to as “the Cause”) was established May 2021 by Reiland Rabaka with a mission to uphold Dr. Martin Luther King’s vision of “the Beloved Community.” In the context of �� Boulder, the CAAAS creates a community of support for �� faculty and students conducting research in African, African American and African diasporan studies. Within sustainability, these communities face particular challenges that require new scholarship to develop responses and solutions.

The SPIKE Center was formed in fall of 2025 in response to Chancellor Justin Schwartz’s prioritization of sustainability at �� to accelerate sustainability education. A central objective of the SPIKE Center is to support scholarship around communities bearing disproportionate impact from sustainability disruption, and thus the SPIKE Center is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the CAAAS on this important initiative.

“The solutions to the challenges we face in sustainability are so often found at the intersection of creativity, inclusion and the diverse perspectives,” said Max Boykoff, faculty executive director of the SPIKE Center. “We appreciate this partnership with the CAAAS and opportunities to improve our collective work together centering critical elements of justice and equity.”

“Because the mission of the CAAAS is to foster research in African and African American studies, we see this as an exciting opportunity to explore the specific problems our communities face in sustainability,” said Rabaka, director of the CAAAS. “This initiative with the SPIKE Center will empower much needed additional scholarship on this critical issue.”

"At �� Boulder we have a vision of sustainability that is not concentrated in a single school or sector but one that instead sees sustainability pervading every sector, every academic unit and, ultimately, every student," said Vice Chancellor for Sustainability Andrew Mayock. "Thus in the spirt of that vision, we are so excited to partner with the CAAAS in supporting sustainability research within the African and African American communities."

The SPIKE Center for Sustainability Education is partnering with the Center for African and African American Studies to establish the CAAAS/SPIKE Graduate Fellows program.

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What are the benefits of Summer Session?

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

What are the benefits of Summer Session? Megan M Rogers Fri, 02/20/2026 - 00:00

Save time and money. Enjoy hundreds of course offerings. Get back on track academically. There are many benefits to Summer Session, with enrollment beginning March 4.

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4 ways to avoid cheating, plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:30:22 +0000

4 ways to avoid cheating, plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty Megan M Rogers Fri, 02/13/2026 - 09:30

Rushing to finish assignments or study for tests can sometimes lead to academic dishonesty—where students engage in plagiarism, cheating or helping another student gain an unfair advantage. Whatever the intention, these actions violate the Honor Code and have consequences. Learn strategies to avoid these issues.

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�� Boulder launches Sloan Scholars program

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:58:31 +0000

�� Boulder launches Sloan Scholars program Megan M Rogers Thu, 02/12/2026 - 13:58

The new Sloan Scholars program will use a recently awarded grant for systemic change from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to recruit and retain highly qualified STEM doctoral students.

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5 library resources to up your presentation game

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:24:09 +0000

5 library resources to up your presentation game Megan M Rogers Fri, 02/06/2026 - 06:24

From high-quality images to developing your content, the University Libraries offer tools and services to help you create your best presentation yet.

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Quiz: What is your perfect library study spot?

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:50:20 +0000

Quiz: What is your perfect library study spot? Megan M Rogers Tue, 02/03/2026 - 08:50

The University Libraries offer a wide variety of study spaces throughout our five on-campus locations. Find your perfect library study spot with this quiz.

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Students support Colorado businesses in B Corp certification

Megan M Rogers — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:30:47 +0000

Students support Colorado businesses in B Corp certification Megan M Rogers Mon, 01/26/2026 - 07:30

The Masters of the Environment (MENV) Graduate Program offers many different types of courses to students. Specialization courses, general electives and project-based courses allow students a variety of opportunities to dive into areas of interest that span beyond the classroom. The B Impact Clinic is a project-based course offered each spring to students focused on learning more about B Corp certification and corporate sustainability.

As Rose Marcario, former CEO of Patagonia stated, “The B Corp movement is one of the most important of our lifetime, built on the simple fact that business impacts and serves more than just shareholders—it has an equal responsibility to the community and to the planet.”

MENV students pose in front of Moxie Bread Co.

The MENV clinic gives students real-world, hands-on, client-facing experiences helping Colorado-based companies complete their B Corp certification or recertification process. Students gain knowledge of the B Corp movement, Certified B Corps, benefit corporations and global efforts to move from a “shareholder” economy to a “stakeholder” economy and use business as a force for good. Students also explore corporate social responsibility and its impacts on employee recruitment and retention, customer acquisition, supply chains, raising capital, business performance and more.

Beyond the benefits to student participants, the clinic also supports local companies seeking B Corp certification by providing them with the skilled support of MENV students, thereby contributing to the growth of socially and environmentally sustainable practices within the local business community. Even if the company students are paired with is not within an industry of interest to them, they will nonetheless learn a great deal about the impact assessment process, sustainability consulting and the B Corp landscape.

This past cycle, MENV students supported Moxie Bread Co. in their certification process. Moxie Bread Co. noted in their press release the significance of the program partnership, stating:

“Of course, we have a few other folks who deserve special thanks—including Maria McDonald, a Moxie Lyons team member, sustainability consultant and �� professor who has dedicated her career to understanding and promoting B Corp principles. With the help of her students in the �� Masters of the Environment program, we were able to thoroughly research and compile all the necessary data points to support our application. We truly could not have done it without them!”

Another past partner, Town Hall Outdoor Co., mentioned "They (the MENV students) were instrumental in getting us past the finish line—and in making sure we did it right.”

To do it right takes effort. Student groups complete client-facing deliverables like a scope of work, a B impact assessment (a tool used by over 150,000 B Corp companies), V6>V2.1 gap analysis, mid-semester and final project presentations, along with a client report with a readiness assessment and certification roadmap.

MENV is excited to see what the next cohort of companies—Icelantic Skis, Goodie Bag (�� alum startup), Conscious Coffees and Avid4 Adventure—and student groups will accomplish as part of the B Impact Clinic this semester.

Through the Masters of the Environment B Impact Clinic, students work with real-world companies to support them in the B Corp certification or recertification process. See which recent and upcoming companies the students are working with.

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