AACC believes AI skilling is critical for individuals, communities, and employers across the United States. It is in demand both as a stand-alone academic discipline and relevant across every academic cluster as AI applications are deployed across all sectors. With funding from Microsoft, AACC’s AI Skills for All initiative is offering AACC member colleges the opportunity to participate in a webinar series aimed at college leaders seeking to improve their institution’s application of AI.
Webinars
Save the date for our next AI for All Webinar on January 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern.
Title: AI Skills for All Webinar: The AI Ready Campus
Date and Time: Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time (60 minutes)
Host: AACC AI Skills for All Initiative supported by Microsoft
Summary: What makes for an AI ready campus? Join this conversation about how colleges are deploying AI tools in innovative ways for learning and administration. Experts will discuss practical considerations for gathering stakeholders, and building guard rails for thoughtful, ethical deployment of AI on campus.
Speakers:
Antonio Delgado, Vice President of Innovation and Technology Partnership at Miami Dade College
Patty Patria, Chief Information Officer, Babson College
Mark Sparvell, Director, Education Marketing, Microsoft Worldwide
Past Webinar
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time (60 minutes)
Title: Navigating AI in Higher Education: Practical Strategies for Integration and Ethical Deployment
Host: AACC AI Skills for All Initiative supported by Microsoft
This webinar was not recorded.
Summary: This webinar will explore the discussions and ethical deployment of AI in community colleges, focusing on three key areas: student and faculty use, AI skilling for future careers, and administrative applications. It will address practical strategies for integrating AI responsibly, discuss challenges such as academic integrity and job impacts, and highlight the importance of critical thinking and self-reflection in an AI-driven educational landscape. Participants will gain actionable insights and have opportunities for interactive discussion to ensure AI tools are used ethically and effectively in their institutions.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Geri Gillespy has extensive experience as an educator and leader with deep expertise in personalized learning, school improvement, and digital transformation—including the use of AI in education. She has held roles as Director of Instructional Technology, Superintendent, and adjunct professor, showcasing her dedication to advancing education and leadership. Currently, she serves as the Industry Advisor Director for Microsoft Elevate in the Americas. Dr. Gillespy is an ISTE Certified Educator, recognized as one of the top 30 K–12 IT Influencers to follow in 2025, and was honored among the Leading Women in AI Education. Her work in transformational change has also been acknowledged by the American Education Research Association.