AI @ SJSU Academic Affairs Update | July 17, 2026 |
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The AI @ SJSU Academic Affairs Update shares highlights of SJSU’s AI-related activities across campus to support knowledge sharing, planning, and collaboration among campus leaders.
Please complete this form to contribute AI-related news, events, or other updates for inclusion in future issues of AI @ SJSU Academic Affairs Update. Send your feedback to Sandy Hirsh, Special Assistant to the Provost for AI Initiatives: sandy.hirsh@sjsu.edu.
During the summer, the AI @ SJSU Academic Affairs Update will be distributed monthly rather than biweekly. Wishing you a great summer! The next issue will be published on August 21st.
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SJSU Publishes New Report: “Landscape of AI across California Higher Education Institutions”
Sharesly Rodriguez, SJSU MLK Library’s AI Librarian, coordinated a “... study designed to capture a current snapshot of artificial intelligence-related policies, curriculum, research, and workforce preparedness across higher education institutions (HEIs) in California. Drawing from a statewide survey of HEIs conducted in March 2025 and a web scrape of HEI websites collected from January 2025 to May 2025, this report identified critical gaps, challenges, and actionable next steps for policy makers, funders, and institutional leadership to advance responsible AI and equitable AI adoption across the state.” This work was supported by PIT-UN (Public Interest Technology University Network) and the Knight Foundation.
Read more about this story
Link to Report Summary: Adobe Express report
Link to the Full Report: Landscape of AI across California HEIs Report
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- SJSU AI Faculty Fellows in the News!
In the article “With AI in the Classroom, Professors Are Walking a Tightrope: Embrace it or reject it, the tool is forcing faculty to change the way they teach,” ] the work of SJSU AI Fellows, Jason Aleksander and Gianmarc Grazioli, are featured, as well as their perspectives on AI and teaching. Chronicle of Higher Education (6/17/26).
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- Join the BoodleBox Pilot (Opportunity for faculty and staff)
SJSU in collaboration with the CSU has launched an optional pilot program for BoodleBox, which is a collaborative AI platform that provides access to multiple leading AI models within a single secure workspace. The platform is designed to streamline research, group work, and content curation. During AY 2026/27, we are looking for a select group of faculty and staff members to explore this tool, test its capabilities, and help us evaluate its potential for broader institutional support. AY 26/27 BoodleBox Pilot Interest Form
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- AI Pedagogical Resources (CFETI)
The following resources on ethical AI usage that can assist in planning your courses. These resources were created to help both faculty and students make thoughtful decisions about when, how, why, and whether to use (or not use) AI tools at various stages of the learning process. There is also a faculty FAQ for ChatGPT.
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Webinar: The Future of AI-Mediated Higher Education: Global Perspectives from Sweden and Beyond | Dr. Charlotte von Essen, Pedagogical and Digital Development Lead | Moderated by Brent Duckor and Carrie Holmberg | July 23rd 12-1pm Pacific Time
This Center for Innovation in Applied Education Policy ( IAEP)-sponsored webinar brings together an internationally recognized leader in educational innovation to examine how universities are responding to the rapid emergence of generative AI. Drawing on her leadership at the Stockholm School of Economics, Dr. von Essen will share perspectives on how higher education institutions can thoughtfully integrate AI while preserving rigorous, human-centered approaches to teaching, learning, and faculty development. | Contact: Brent Duckor and Carrie Holmberg
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- InSITE 2026 Conference | Theme: Re-Thinking the World of AI | July 26-31 | SJSU Campus
The Informing Science Institute, in collaboration with San Jose State University, is hosting the InSITE 2026 conference. The hybrid conference takes place face-to-face in San Jose, California. Theme: "Re-Thinking the World of AI.” Dr. Geoffrey Liu, School of Information, is organizing this conference, with keynote speakers from SJSU include Mike Meth and Sandy Hirsh. | Contact: Geoffrey Liu, School of Information
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- BayGeo/SJSU 2026 GeoEducation Summit IX | September 11 | SJSU Campus
The event is co-hosted by SJSU's Spatial Analytics and Visualization Institute (SAVI) and will be held at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Now in its ninth year, this annual Summit brings together educators, researchers, students, industry professionals, and Bay Area GIS experts for a full day of learning, research sharing, and community building around geospatial education and technology. The Summit’s audience is educators, practitioners, and emerging professionals. Geospatial technology and AI are increasingly intertwined; from spatial data analysis to machine learning-powered mapping tools. | Contact: Ahoura Zandiatashbar
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Stay Connected
Questions? Contact Sandy Hirsh at sandy.hirsh@sjsu.edu.
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Sandy Hirsh
Special Assistant to the Provost for AI Initiatives
San José State University
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