The Graduate College of Drexel University invites faculty, professional staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate student leaders and instructors to participate in a virtual retreat, "On the Horizon: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Graduate & Online Education".

The retreat will provide an opportunity to hear from university leadership and subject matter experts about challenges and opportunities in graduate and online education, such as gainful employment and curricular design and use of AI.

Thursday, May 2, 2024
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT
Virtual via Zoom

10 a.m. Welcome Remarks from CSO/SVP Van Bockstaele and Provost Jensen
10:10 a.m. Important Updates on Federal Regulations: Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment by Elisabeth Van Bockstaele, Steven Weber & Sujoy Das
10:30 a.m. Main Retreat Topic: AI in Graduate & Online Education

Transparency and ethics with Rebecca Rich, JD, Assistant Dean for the Law Library and Technology Services, Assistant Teaching Professor, Thomas R. Kline School of Law

Research and academic applications with Matthew Stamm, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering, and Hilde Van den Bulck, PhD, Department Head and Professor of Communication, College of Arts and Sciences

Administrative and professional applications with Edward Kim, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science in the College of Computing and Informatics

11:15 a.m. Break
11:20 a.m. Breakout Room Discussions
(Breakout room options will align with the three topics above from the main presentation.)
12 p.m. Conclude

Please note that formal presentations will be recorded and made available to all who register, but breakout room discussions will not be recorded.

Please complete the form linked below to register and select your preferred breakout room by Wednesday, May 1. A link to the Zoom meeting, pre-read materials, and an Outlook Calendar invite will follow to the email address entered on the registration form.

REGISTER

We look forward to engaging in this important discussion.

Topic
Guns and Teenagers: A Fatal Mix

Adam Savage, former co-host/executive producer of MythBusters and editor-in-chief of the YouTube Channel Tested, will discuss the surprising origins of modern precision and how far we have come in using that precision to see more and to understand our planet and solar system. Please join us for this exciting event, exclusive to the Drexel community! Early Bird Pricing (Through April 18th) Students: $15 Faculty, Staff and Alumni: $ 25 Prices will increase $5 after April 18th Purchase Tickets Here: https://tinyurl.com/savagetickets

Professionally trained, Philadelphia native, Chef Jacquie of StrEATS of Philly Food Tours is a Michelin-guide recommended Philly food expert and food tour guide. Our two-hour tour will take place at Philly’s South 9th Street Italian Market and will include Italian and Mexican vendors and specialties. We will make fresh homemade tortillas, do a cheese tasting at De Bruno’s, an olive oil and vinegar tasting, visit a honey bar, do an art walk, check out a bakery and enjoy some delicious pizza in the nearby park. Please bring shopping money and a reusable bag if you plan to make purchases during the tour. Our group receives a 10% discount from vendors. Learn more here.

Barristers' Ball is May 5, 2024, from 8pm-12am. The theme is Casino! Join us for an open bar, music, photo booth, and amazing food all included!