GenAI prep missing for university faculty in higher ed

(The Center Square) – Adequate preparation by university faculty to use generative artificial intelligence for teaching or mentoring is not in place at their respective schools, say 68% of 1,057 college and university faculty members sampled nationwide. The institutions, say 59%, are not well prepared to use GenAI effectively to prepare students for the future, according to Wednesday’s report from Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center and the American Association of Colleges and Universities. “Faculty views are not uniformly pessimistic,” says Elon University President Connie Book. “Significant numbers acknowledge AI’s potential to improve aspects of teaching and learning, including the customization of instruction, efficiency in course preparation, and the quality of assignments and research support. “Moreover, 69% of faculty say they now incorporate AI-literacy topics – such as ethics, hallucinations, bias, privacy and transparency – into their courses, demonstrating