AI Consortium

Join Harper College's upcoming AI Consortium for Educators

Harper College is excited to announce the formation of an AI Educators Consortium, in collaboration with our partner districts. Artificial intelligence technology is fundamentally changing the world of education; now is the perfect time for educators, administrators, and industry experts to come together, share ideas, and shape the future of AI in the classroom. Whether you are already incorporating AI into your teaching practices or just beginning to explore its potential, Harper's AI Consortium for Educators provides a platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Harper College Student AI Readiness Series: Building Student AI Literacy

Open to all educators, this two-session virtual series offers practical guidance for supporting students in an AI-driven world—from building foundational AI literacy to preparing learners for an AI-integrated future of work. Facilitated by Maria Laws, AI for Education, and presented by the AI for Educator’s Consortium.

Student AI Readiness Series: AI Literacy & Future of Work
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

AI Readiness Series: Preparing Students for an AI-Integrated Future of Work
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Mission Statement of Harper's AI Consortium for Educators

The consortium unites educators, schools, and higher education institutions to collaboratively explore, share, and implement AI strategies that enhance teaching, learning, and student readiness for college and the workforce. Through addressing shared challenges and leveraging data-driven insights, Harper's AI Consortium for Educators aims to create a supportive community that promotes continuous improvement in AI practices and ethical applications within education.

AI Consortium Key Goals

• Foster Collaboration: Unite educators, education technologists, and school leaders to share strategies, tools, and lessons learned about AI's role in education.
• Enhance Student Success: Align AI-related efforts to better prepare students for success in both higher education and the workforce.
• Highlight Innovations: Showcase artificial intelligence practices already being implemented in schools and share insights on their effectiveness.

• Address Common Challenges: Discuss and identify solutions to shared obstacles, such as AI policy development, educator training, and ethical AI integration.
• Create a Data-Driven Approach: Develop a data collection plan and select measures to assess the impact of AI on education, with a focus on ethical considerations and opportunities for improvement.
• Enhance Student Success: Align AI-related efforts to better prepare students for success in both higher education and the workforce.

• Increase Capacity for AI Integration: Provide resources and support for integrating artificial intelligence concepts into curricula, teaching practices, and classroom tools.
• Co-Design Professional Development: Collaboratively create AI literacy frameworks for both students and educators to enhance understanding and application of new technologies.

How You Can Participate

If you are interested in being a part of Harper College's AI Consortium for Educators, you can expect the following:

Fill out and submit the AI Consortium for Educators form to express your interest.
Serve as a point of contact and facilitate discussion with key stakeholders and leadership in your school or college department/division.
Attend the 1-hour virtual kick-off meeting to learn about the consortium's goals, structure, and upcoming events.
Attend the AI Consortium for Educators Summit in Spring 2026.

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Ready to join Harper's AI Consortium?

Fill out the AI Consortium for Educators form and become part of a community of forward-thinking educators dedicated to shaping artificial intelligence in education.

Contact Us

Innovation Accelerator
Phone: 847.925.6700
Email: innovation@harpercollege.edu