The UNO Division of Innovative and Learning-Centric Initiatives (ILCI) Discusses Artificial Intelligence with the Nebraska Examiner

Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovative and Learning-Centric Initiatives, Jaci Lindburg, Ph.D., and Cassie Mallette, Instructional Design Specialist for the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Division of Innovative and Learning-Centric Initiatives, authored an article in the Nebraska Examiner to discuss how the division and the university are committed to providing support for students, faculty, and staff as artificial intelligence (AI) technology advances.

"According to Lightcast, a program that analyzes trends in the job market, the number of monthly job postings mentioning AI skills has increased by more than 6,600% in the past year. This already massive demand will continue to grow as AI becomes more advanced and companies understand the benefit of using programs such as ChatGPT in the workplace. With artificial intelligence skills being more in demand, it is crucial for higher education to be at the forefront of preparing students for what their future occupations will ask of them," they wrote.

UNO faculty and staff are actively engaging with AI, working to understand its potential, and exploring new ways to harness its power to enhance student readiness for the workforce.

"Through panel discussions, workshops, events and AI resources such as the ChatGPT/AI Prompt Book, UNO’s Division of Innovative and Learning-Centric Initiatives is taking the lead in supporting faculty who are ready to integrate AI and help students learn how to use it effectively," they wrote.

To read the full article and learn more about how the UNO Division of Innovative and Learning-Centric Initiatives is supporting the integration of A.I. into the workforce and higher education, visit the Nebraska Examiner.