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AI and syllabi

AI and syllabi

Three-tier guidelines clarify how students can use artificial intelligence in Augustana courses. This fall, many Augustana students found a new addition to their syllabi: sections outlining instructors’ expectations for the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The addition, which stems from the Undergraduate Curriculum Council (UCC) and the provost’s

Faculty vote in favor of new curriculum model, 95-41

Faculty vote in favor of new curriculum model, 95-41

For Sarah Rude, the moments leading up to the vote had her anxiously holding her breath. She didn’t know until all 136 votes were counted and the result was announced that her and countless others’ hard work had finally paid off. On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 95 faculty members voted

Task force evaluates generative AI technology in the classroom

Task force evaluates generative AI technology in the classroom

As artificial intelligence grows in popularity, college campuses across the nation are considering how to best address the integration of traditional education with constantly advancing technology. In response to the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, members of faculty formed an AI task force. Seen through its position statement, the

Undergraduate Curriculum Council to vote on new education model

Undergraduate Curriculum Council to vote on new education model

In November, the Undergraduate Curriculum Council will vote on “Via Viking,” a new curriculum proposed to replace the SOPHIA core.

Summer course to focus on Indigenous environmental perspectives

Summer course to focus on Indigenous environmental perspectives

In the fall of 2022, a sophomore returned to campus from her summer break with a drive for change. Gabriela Jancikova, now a junior, had been guiding tours at the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota. There she met people of the Anishinaabe nation, learned about their culture

Curriculum lacks on-campus courses specific to African continent

Curriculum lacks on-campus courses specific to African continent

My first week at Augustana involved International Students Orientation. That week was filled with daily sessions during which we were provided with the knowledge to ease our transition from high school to an American university. Among the explanations of the meaning of “Midwest nice” and a session on culture shock,

SOPHIA, FYS committees evaluate core curriculum

SOPHIA, FYS committees evaluate core curriculum

As the SOPHIA Core Curriculum approaches its 10-year mark, the SOPHIA and First-Year Seminar committees plan to evaluate Augustana’s core curriculum and student learning outcomes. The Undergraduate Curriculum Council, chaired by Spanish professor Michael Rueter, tasked the SOPHIA and First-Year Seminar committees during the 2022-2023