Rural Oregon men experience significant and consistent postsecondary gaps from enrollment through completion. These gaps further widen when intersected with race and family income. Community colleges are the pathway of choice for the majority of rural students. Learn how four rural Oregon community colleges and a foundation are building colleges' capacity to support students, create a sense of belonging, and use data to increase the number of rural young men persisting to completion. The panel includes students from the colleges sharing how the project has impacted them.
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries at breakneck speed, but are our educational institutions keeping pace? This session unveils the eye-opening results of Rogue Community College's survey on AI adoption among its Career and Technical Education (CTE) program advisory committee members, offering a unique glimpse into the evolving landscape of AI in our regional workforce. We'll present key findings on current AI usage, application areas, perceived benefits, and challenges faced by organizations across various sectors. The survey provides valuable insights into how different industries in the Rogue Valley are leveraging AI, from customer service and data analysis to process automation and cybersecurity. We'll explore the implications of these findings for curriculum development, ethical considerations, and the future of higher education. Participants will gain a nuanced understanding of the skills gap between current educational offerings and industry needs. We'll discuss potential strategies for integrating AI-related competencies into existing programs and developing new courses that align with emerging trends. The session will also address the ethical implications of AI in education, including concerns about academic integrity and responsible AI use by students. By sharing our survey results and fostering discussion, we aim to catalyze important conversations about AI's role in higher education. Attendees will leave with valuable insights to inform their own institutional approaches to AI integration, whether in curriculum development, instructional design, or ethical policy-making.
