AI @ SJSU Academic Affairs Update | August 14, 2026

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.

What’s New

CSU Advances Universal AI Literacy Education Across California Through New Micro-Credential Pilot Program

CSU is helping lead a first-in-the-nation effort to prepare Californians for an AI-enabled future through AI-Ready California, a new statewide AI literacy micro-credential pilot program. AI-Ready California is a fully online, free program designed to meet the growing demand for AI skills in California workplaces. This pilot program aims to expand access to AI learning through university-industry-government partnership.

IAEP Center Releases New White Paper and Companion Resources to Support California's Next Generation of AI Policy and Practice | Contact: Brent Duckor

In August 2026, the SJSU Center for Innovation in Applied Education Policy (IAEP) released a white paper designed to support educators, policymakers, educational leaders, and researchers as artificial intelligence continues to reshape teaching and learning across California's K–12 educational system. The publication,“From AI Adoption to Pedagogical Practice: A Learning-Centered Framework for Evaluating AI Policy in K–12 Education [pdf]," builds upon the Five Pillars of Practice (5POP) and AI Review Cycles Evaluation Frameworks; it represents a comprehensive vision for the next generation of AI policy in education. See also: AI and Deeper Learning, AI Pedagogical Practice Priorities [pdf], Executive Summary [pdf], Guiding Questions for California's K–12 Educational Systems [pdf].

Resources and Trainings

Opportunity for Students: Tenth Annual National Cyber and AI Virtual Career Fair | September 22 9:00 am-2:00 pm PDT (Register by September 21st)

At this event, students can meet recruiters and hiring managers from top organizations looking for the next generation of cyber and AI talent. This annual career fair is only open to students enrolled in CAE designated institutions (SJSU is one of these). Students must register by Monday, September 21 using their sjsu.edu email. Their resume must be uploaded at the time of registration.

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

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.

Upcoming

Webinar: Can AI in Education Make a Difference in Teacher Performance Assessment and Licensure? A Conversation with Leaders at the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) | Moderated by Brent Duckor and Carrie Holmberg | August 19th 12pm - 1pm PDT | Register Link | For more information |

Engage with speakers Dr. Mary Vixie Sandy (CCTC Executive Director), Adam Ebrahim (CCTC Chief Deputy Director), and Dr. Juliet Wahleithner (CCTC Division Director, Research, Evaluation, and Assessment) in a new installment of the Thinking Through AI for Deeper Learning webinar series, sponsored by the SJSU Center for Innovation in Applied Education Policy (IAEP). This session brings together California leaders responsible for guiding research, assessment, and evaluation systems designed to ensure pre-service teachers are ready to teach in TK-12 classrooms. The discussion explores how school systems are responding to the rapid introduction of generative AI tools and what this moment means for deeper learning with California’s teacher performance expectations, teacher performance assessment, and pre-service teacher development. | Contact: Brent Duckor and Carrie Holmberg

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

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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