Welcome to the AI Literacy Initiative
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is showing up everywhere — in search engines, writing tools,
music apps, and research. At Trinity, the AI Literacy Initiative helps
students, faculty, and staff understand what AI is, how to use it responsibly, and how it
might shape the future of learning and work.
This initiative is led by Information Technology Services (ITS) and supported
by partners across campus, including the Library, the Collaborative for Learning and Teaching,
Human Resources, and faculty from Computer Science, Communication, and Philosophy.
Our Goals
We’re building AI literacy in four stages (adapted from the
EDUCAUSE framework for AI Literacy).
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Understand AI
- Learn the basic terms and concepts.
- Explore what AI can and can’t do.
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Use and Apply AI
- Try out common tools (like ChatGPT or image generators).
- Practice strategies for effective prompting.
- Consider privacy, copyright, and academic integrity.
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Analyze and Evaluate AI
- Discuss bias, misinformation, and ethics.
- Debate when AI helps — and when it might cause harm.
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Create with AI
- Explore how Trinity researchers and students are building or using AI in new ways.
- Imagine how AI could be part of your own projects.
Upcoming Focus Areas
- Senior Leadership Decisions and Developments (August 2025)
- Admissions and Enrollment (September 2025)
- AI Pedagogy and AI in the Curriculum (October 2025)
- Retention and Student Success (November 2025)
- Administrative Use (January 2026)
- Hyper-Personalized Learning with AI (Faculty Focus) (February 2026)
- Student Affairs, Mental Health, and Career Services (March 2026)
- Communications and Advancement (April 2026)
- Academic Affairs, Data Management, and LMS Development (June 2026)
Why it matters: AI literacy isn’t about saying
yes or no to AI. It’s about making informed choices — when to use it,
when to question it, and how to use it responsibly in academic and professional life.