The Visitors Of James Madison University Minutes
The Academic Excellence Committee meeting included an update from the Provost regarding the status of faculty handbook revisions and progress on the core curriculum. A significant portion of the meeting involved a two-part report on artificial intelligence (AI) in Academic Affairs, highlighting initial findings on the gap in ethical and critical AI literacy and the consensus that AI should augment human learning. The committee also heard from a faculty and student research panel focusing on collaborative research experiences. Furthermore, a roundtable discussion was held with the Deans of the Honors College, University Studies, and the Graduate School concerning research, scholarship, and creative activity, including anticipated opportunities and key challenges. Finally, the committee reaffirmed the previously approved curriculum proposal for a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Dance.