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Task Groups

FACT2 Task Groups seek to engage volunteers throughout SUNY with knowledge in specific areas of interest. The SUNY Provost and Council appoint Task Group Chairs who are responsible for convening efforts and reporting back to the SUNY Provost and Council meetings and CIT. Task Group efforts are time-bound; additional details are available in the Bylaws.

Task Groups are listed in order of recent activity, with current efforts reported at the top of the list.

AI In Action

Billie Franchini, University at Albany, Co-Chair

Jeffrey Riman, Fashion Institute of Technology, Co-Chair

Introduction  

As faculty, staff, and students continue to navigate the changing landscape of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI), ongoing guidance and support is needed to ensure that these tools are being leveraged in ways that support effective teaching and student success. This group will focus on the use and application of GAI in various teaching contexts, focusing on positive ways to use GAI. The group will comprise three subcommittees, each tasked with the creation of resources and information that will be incorporated into an updated edition of the FACT2 Guide to Optimizing AI in Higher Education.
Each subcommittee will function as an individual group led by co-chairs to be named later. Subcommittee co-chairs will meet regularly with the task group leads. The subcommittees will focus on the following areas.

Link to the Full Charge

Experiential Learning Curriculum to Career

Mara Huber, University at Buffalo, Co-Chair

Ed Beck, SUNY Oneonta, Co-Chair

Introduction    

Experiential learning integrates direct experience and reflection within the curriculum, engaging students in hands-on activities and real-world problem-solving to enhance learning and cultivate high-value skills and competencies. In addition to benefits for students and employers, experiential learning can support broader impacts related to enrollments, retention, innovation, and sustainable and economic development. 

While approaches to experiential learning vary, SUNY has focused on curricular experiences that are structured, intentional, and authentic (Applied Learning Initiative), and integrated within credit-based courses or programs of study. Experiences should have hands-on and/or real-world context and should be designed in concert with those who will be affected by or use them, or in response to a real situation. Additional expectations include intentional curricular design featuring the following minimal requirements, with the opportunity for further customization and signature offerings. 

Link to the Full Charge

Resources

Past Task Groups

TEACHING & LEARNING

TECHNOLOGY 

EDUCATION INITIATIVES