SFSU ChatGPT Day | May 7

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April 28, 2025

As part of the San Francisco State University (SFSU) ChatGPT Edu rollout, Academic Technology (AT), the Center for Equity & Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CEETL), and Information Technology Services (ITS) are partnering with OpenAI to host SFSU ChatGPT Day on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Library 280. Featuring user-focused sessions for active students, faculty, and staff, ChatGPT Day will demonstrate what the tool has to offer the campus community, and how our campus community responds to the emerging technology of artificial intelligence.

Please RSVP via Qualtrics to reserve your spot for the session(s) you’d like to attend, as space is limited.

Sessions to include:

Faculty Session: AI in the Classroom
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Location: Library 280
Audience: Active Faculty

This session invites faculty to explore innovative ways AI, particularly ChatGPT, is transforming teaching, research, and student mentorship.
Key Highlights:

Integration of AI to personalize learning and boost engagement.
Sharing of best practices and challenges from across disciplines.
Overview of OpenAI tools and resources for faculty support.
Led by the OpenAI team, this session provides actionable insights and collaborative dialogue for educators at all levels of AI adoption.

Student Session: AI Isn’t the Future – You Are
Time: 11 a.m. – Noon
Location: Library 280
Audience: Active Students

This forward-looking session is geared toward empowering students to utilize AI in their academic and professional journeys.
Key Highlights:

Using AI to simplify learning and foster creativity.
Practical applications in job readiness (resumes, interviews, portfolios).
A focus on leadership, innovation, and student-driven AI impact.
Live Q&A with OpenAI experts.
An inspiring, hands-on discussion to help students become leaders in the evolving AI landscape.

"Brown Bag" Lunch: AI for Research

Time: Noon - 1 p.m.

Location: Library 280
Audience: Faculty Researchers

Bring your lunch and join an informal, discussion-focused session on how AI can support academic research.

Key Highlights:

Exploring how ChatGPT and other AI tools assist in literature reviews, data analysis, and idea generation.
Sharing examples of AI-enhanced workflows across disciplines.
Open forum for Q&A and collaborative insight sharing.
This session is designed to foster cross-disciplinary conversations and inspire creative approaches to scholarly inquiry using AI.

Faculty & Staff Session: AI Champions Training at SFSU
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: Library 280
Audience: Active Faculty & Staff

This hands-on workshop is designed for campus leaders ready to champion AI initiatives.
Key Highlights:

In-depth look at ChatGPT Edu's advanced features (custom GPTs, search tools).
Use cases for AI in enhancing efficiency and productivity.
Guided GPT building exercises tailored to departmental goals.
Strategies for leading AI adoption responsibly and effectively.
Participants will gain practical skills and a strategic role in shaping SFSU’s AI integration.

IT Professionals Session: Technical Deep Dive with OpenAI
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Location: Library 280
Audience: IT Professionals & Technical Staff

This session offers a deep technical exploration for IT teams interested in embedding AI into university infrastructure.
Key Highlights: