Dear Faculty and Staff,

To commemorate the UH Centennial, the University of Houston invites faculty and staff to submit proposals for Celebrating AI at UH, a system-wide event highlighting innovative, practical, and responsible uses of artificial intelligence in teaching, learning, research, and operations. 

Building on ongoing UH efforts to expand AI literacy, integrate AI tools, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration, this event will showcase how our community is reimagining higher education and celebrate those efforts. 
  

Tracks & Session Types 

1. Individual Sessions (30–45 minutes) 

Interactive or presentation-based sessions led by faculty or staff. 

We encourage proposals that highlight: 

• Practical uses of AI in teaching and learning (e.g., assignments, assessments, feedback)
• Student AI literacy and responsible use
• AI for research, scholarly productivity, or workflow efficiency
• Accessibility, inclusion, and equity in AI-enabled environments
• Lessons learned from piloting AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini)
• Course redesigns or new AI-integrated curriculum

Preference will be given to sessions that include demonstrations, examples, or measurable impact. 

2. College AI Champions (30–45 minutes) 
Each college is invited to nominate or participate as an AI Champion to share college-level innovation and strategy. 

Champion sessions may include: 

• Overview of AI initiatives within the college
• Cross-course or program-level integration of AI
• Faculty development or training models
• Partnerships with industry or interdisciplinary programs
• Scaling successful pilots across departments

These sessions are designed to highlight strategic leadership and coordinated innovation efforts across UH colleges.  

3. Panel Sessions (30-45 minutes) 

Collaborative discussions featuring multiple perspectives on key issues. 

Suggested themes include: 

• AI policy, governance, and ethics in higher education
• Academic integrity and AI-enabled assessment redesign
• The future of faculty roles and student expectations
• Workforce readiness and AI skills
• Balancing innovation with risk, privacy, and compliance
• Student perspectives on AI use
• Panels should aim for diverse representation (e.g., faculty, instructional designers, students, administrators, industry partners). 

Selection Criteria 

Proposals will be reviewed based on: 

• Relevance to AI in higher education
• Practical applicability and potential impact
• Innovation and originality
• Clarity of proposed outcomes
• Alignment with UH priorities in teaching, learning, and student success 

Important Dates 

Proposal Submission Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2026, 5 pm 

Notification of Acceptance: Tuesday, December 15, 2026 

Event Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2027