Clark State College receives grant from Ohio Department of Higher Education’s AI Integration in Community Colleges Program
The $100,000 grant will help the college prepare students to use artificial intelligence responsibly as they navigate their education and career.
Clark State College has received a $100,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s AI Integration in Community Colleges Program. The funding will assist the college in preparing students and faculty for the responsible use of artificial intelligence both in an education setting and in the workforce. The college will pursue the implementation of AI literacy concepts in general education courses.
According to an article on Clark State College’s website, Adrienne Forgette, Ph.D., who serves as the provost and vice president of academic affairs at Clark State College, was quoted as saying of the grant, “Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we learn, work and solve problems. This grant allows us to ensure our students and faculty are equipped with the knowledge and skills to use AI effectively, ethically and responsibly while preparing graduates for the evolving workforce.”
The projects supported by the grant funding, which runs through June 30, 2027, include the embedding of AI literacy concepts into existing curriculum, the development of an additional AI literacy foundations course, and the development of a Train-the-Trainer model for faculty professional development.
The college will focus on embedding AI literacy into high-enrollment courses, including those taken by students in College Credit Plus-aligned courses, like English composition, psychology, medical terminology, and biology. A foundational AI literacy course will be developed for workforce training purposes for employers and community members.
With the funding, the college will purchase 300 Nectir AI licenses that will provide faculty members with a secure artificial intelligence education platform. Additionally, 10 faculty members will earn the Certificate in AI for Higher Education through the Digital Education Council, which will prepare them to integrate AI into their teaching. Further, the Train-the-Trainer model will create internal professional development opportunities to educate instructors throughout the college.
For more information about Clark State College, visit the school’s website.