AI Ready Campus

Ithaca College continues its participation in the AI Ready program offered through the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to support faculty, staff, and administrators to explore and thoughtfully adopt artificial intelligence.

About the AI Ready Program

The AI Ready program through CIC offers an All Campus Essentials initiative, a year-long series designed to engage campus stakeholders in important conversations happening in higher education and AI.

Each month, participants have access to virtual sessions, supporting resources, and guided conversations that explore emerging trends, practical applications, challenges, and opportunities for AI in higher education.

2026-27 Monthly TopicS

  1. AI in the Flow of Work (September 2026)

  2. AI as an Accessibility Tool (October 2026)

  3. Cheating, Authorship, and Academic Trust (November 2026)

  4. AI and Authentic Communications (January 2027)

  5. Preparing Students for an AI-Powered Workforce (February 2027)

  6. The Ethics of AI at Scale (March 2027)

  7. Vocation in an AI Era (April 2027)

  8. AI Nudges, Bots, and Companionship (June 2027)

Why Participate

Participating in the AI Ready program provides opportunities to:

  • Develop practical AI knowledge and skills relevant to your role.

  • Learn from higher education practitioners and AI experts.

  • Explore real-world applications and use cases from institutions across the CIC network.

  • Access supporting resources, recordings, and learning materials.

  • Connect with colleagues at Ithaca College who are exploring the responsible use of AI.

  • Stay informed about emerging developments and trends shaping higher education.

How to Participate

Participation is open to all Ithaca College faculty, staff, and administrators.

To join or update your participation in AI Ready, complete the Ithaca College participation form below. New participants will be added to the Digital Champions Microsoft Team, and returning participants can update their interests and participation information. The which serves as Ithaca College's communication hub for AI Ready and other campus technology initiatives.

Through the Digital Champions Microsoft Team, participants will:

  • Receive CIC registration links for each month’s sessions.

  • Receive reminders about upcoming sessions.

  • Access recordings and supporting resources.

  • Connect with colleagues across campus who are exploring AI.

  • Learn about AI-related opportunities, events, and resources at IC.

Important: Completing the AI Ready participation and interest form joins you to the Digital Champions community, where monthly registration links for CIC's All Campus Essentials sessions are distributed. Participants must register separately for each month's sessions.

Thank you for your interest in learning and exploring the possibilities of AI readiness at IC together!