Artificial Intelligence Joint Task Force

Overview

The CSU System AI Task Force brings together experts from CSU Fort Collins and CSU Pueblo to enhance the integration of AI practices, processes, and technologies across both campuses. Our mission is to leverage existing strengths and develop innovative solutions in teaching, research, and operations.

Key Focus Areas

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Research
  • Productivity
  • Communities of Practice
  • Innovation

Expected Outcomes

  • Assessment of current AI state
  • Pilot program recommendations
  • Resource planning
  • Risk and privacy management

Leadership Structure

Executive Sponsors

  • Brandon Bernier – VP for Information Technology
  • Marion Underwood – EVP & Provost, Fort Collins
  • Gail Mackin – EVP & Provost, Pueblo

Co-Chairs

  • Karen Estlund – Dean of Libraries, Fort Collins
  • Rhonda Manzanares – Dean of Libraries, Pueblo

Membership

Core Planning

  • Bruce Draper, Professor & Department Chair of Computer Science, Fort Collins
  • Karen Estlund (Chair), Dean of Libraries, Fort Collins
  • Matt Hickey, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies CHHS, Fort Collins
  • Ellie Light, Assistant Dean for Student Success, Fort Collins
  • Rhonda Manzanares (Chair), Dean of Library Services, Pueblo
  • Tonja Rosales, Assistant Director UG Student Services, Fort Collins
  • Gary Salazar, Associate Dean, Adult Learning, Extended Studies, Pueblo

Teaching and Learning

  • Dan Baker, Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Fort Collins
  • Asa Ben-Hur, Professor of Computer Science, Fort Collins
  • Bruce Bonin, Social Work Faculty, Pueblo
  • Stephanie Foster, Director of Assessment, Fort Collins
  • Moti Gorin, Philosophy, Fort Collins
  • Denise Henry, Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning and Leadership, Pueblo
  • Ellie Light (Chair), Assistant Dean for Student Success, Fort Collins
  • Emily Mulvihill, Assistant Professor, Education, Pueblo
  • Hamed Qahri-Saremi, Associate Professor Computer Information Systems, Fort Collins
  • Gina Slejko, Marketing Associate Professor, Fort Collins
  • Kevin Van Winkle, Associate Professor of English, Pueblo
  • Lourdes (Maria) Zavala, Student Access and Success, Fort Collins

Research

  • Phuong Dao, Assistant Professor, Data Scientist, Ag Sci, Fort Collins
  • Bruce Draper (Chair), Professor & Computer Science Department, Chair, Fort Collins
  • Trung Duong, Associate Professor, Director of Engineering Labs, Pueblo
  • Dinaida Egan, Associate Director of the Research Acceleration, Fort Collins
  • Samantha Evans, Assistant Professor, Clinical Pathology, Fort Collins
  • Kyle Hilburn, Research Scientist, Satellite/Model Applications, CIRA, Fort Collins
  • Adam Kiehl, Health Data Scientist, Fort Collins
  • Jessica O’Connell, Assistant Professor, Remote Sensing and Data Science, Fort Collins
Communities of Practice

  • Joseph Brown, TILT Director of Academic Integrity, Fort Collins
  • Meg Brown-Sica, Associate Dean for Research Support & Engagement, Fort Collins
  • Justin Dove, Director, Student Disability Center, Fort Collins
  • Ben Greenberg, Director of Sports Communication, Pueblo
  • Rosa Martey, Profesor of Journalism and Technical Communication, Fort Collins
  • Lucie Menjivar, Dean of Students, Pueblo
  • Mary Placzkowski, Assistant Professor, Pueblo
  • Gary Salazar (Chair), Associate Dean, Adult Learning, Extended Studies, Pueblo
  • Jozsef Vigh, Associate Dean Graduate School, Fort Collins

 Productivity

  • Farrah Bustamonte, Cheif Procurement Director, Fort Collins
  • David Edwards, Director of Web Services, Fort Collins
  • Evan Elkins, Assistant Professor, Communication Studies, Fort Collins
  • Indy Hart, Senior Instructional Technologist, Fort Collins
  • Brianna Moorman, Banner Support Specialist & Supervisor of Extended Studies, Pueblo
  • Tonja Rosales (Chair), Assistant Director UG Student Services, Fort Collins
  • Jonni Silva, Facilities Office Manager , Pueblo
  • Gwen Young, Associate Dean, Holistic Well Being, Student Affairs’ Operations, Pueblo 
  • Nick Sweeton, Associate Executive Director of Housing & Dining, Fort Collins

Innovation

  • Sarah Belford, Strata – Technology Transfer, Fort Collins
  • Jason Bernagozzi, Associate Professor, Electronic Art, Fort Collins
  • Matt Hickey (Chair), Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies, CHHS, Fort Collins
  • Nebojsa Jaksic, Professor of Engineering, Pueblo
  • Arnesh Koul, Senior Data and SEO Strategist, MarComm, Fort Collins
  • Nikhil Krishnaswamy, Assistant Prof of Computer Science, Fort Collins
  • Tony Schlak, Director of Infrastructure, DoIT, Fort Collins
  • Brenna Swift, Director of Chass Tutoring, Learning, and Writing Center, Pueblo
  • Chandra Venkatachalam, Professor, Faculty Research director, OVPR, Fort Collins

Task Force Timeline

Discovery: September – Mid-October 2024

Evaluation: Mid-October – November 2024

Recommendations: December 2024