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ChatGPT Enablement Day was a virtual event that explored the transformative role of generative AI in higher education. This series of open Zoom sessions, hosted by leaders from OpenAI, is designed to engage faculty, staff, and students in tailored conversations about AI tools, applications, and opportunities across our academic and administrative landscape.

The featured speakers from OpenAI were Keelan Schule and Siya Raj Purohit.

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Faculty Session Highlights:

• Explore how faculty nationwide are using ChatGPT Edu to enhance teaching, curriculum design, and academic research
• Learn about local innovations happening at CSU Bakersfield
• Discuss the evolving role of AI across disciplines and pedagogical approaches
• Exchange ideas and best practices in an open forum with peers and OpenAI experts
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Staff Session Highlights:

• Discover how generative AI can streamline administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency
• Learn strategies for integrating AI tools into workflows for student services, communications, IT, HR, and beyond
• Explore real-world use cases that support campus-wide productivity and decision-making
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Student Session Highlights:

• Engage in a Q&A about how students are using AI in the classroom
• Discover how AI tools can support career exploration, internships, and skill-building for the future workforce
• Understand how to responsibly and effectively integrate AI in your academic journey
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Derek Chaney led a session at CSUB on generative AI tools, discussing available contracts, potential tools, and AI guidelines. He demonstrated Microsoft Copilot and introduced Zoom's AI companion, showcasing features like meeting summaries and content sharing. The session also covered Adobe Express, a new product in the Creative Cloud for image generation and editing.

• Recap and next steps
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