Generative AI Advisory Committee
The Generative AI Advisory Committee is charged with monitoring developments in generative artificial intelligence applications as they relate to academic policy and practices. The committee advises the Provost on academic issues related to generative artificial intelligence including academic integrity and instructional practices. Committee members review resources and provide guidance around pedagogical opportunities and challenges in light of ongoing advances in related technologies.
The responsibilities of the council include:
- Represent respective schools, departments and units, and communicate relevant developments to and from the committee
- Review materials and policies developed by the Office of the Provost and related units
- Apply disciplinary expertise to advise the Provost on matters related to local and institutional policies and coordination of efforts across all three campuses
Instructors should consult the Artificial Intelligence at Northwestern website for instructor resources for the classroom and instructional videos about generative AI. In addition, please consult with your unit or school for local policies on the use of AI.
Committee Members
- Karen Smilowitz (chair), Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education, Office of the Provost
- Babak Bakhtiari, Associate General Counsel, Office of General Counsel
- Yaneth Bello, Associate Director of Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions
- Ricardo Court, Assistant Dean (Academic), Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
- Vicky Getis, Senior Director of Teaching and Learning Technologies, IT Services & Support Teaching & Learning Technologies
- Jeremy Gilbert, Knight Professor in Digital Media Strategy, Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications
- Kris Hammond, Bill and Cathy Osborn Professor of Computer Science, McCormick School of Engineering
- S. Venus Jin, Associate Dean for Education, Professor in Residence, Northwestern University in Qatar
- Joan Johnson, Director for Faculty, Office of the Provost
- Umar Kamara, Undergraduate student, McCormick School of Engineering
- Jennifer Keys, Senior Director of Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching
- Elizabeth Lenaghan, Director and Associate Professor of Instruction, The Cook Family Writing Program; Assistant Director, The Writing Place
- Brendan Quinn, Senior Developer of Repository & Digital Curation, Northwestern University Libraries
- Matthew Smith, Instructor, Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences