With artificial intelligence rapidly reshaping the landscape of higher education, both how students learn and how staff and faculty conduct research and tasks, it’s important to prepare ourselves for this new paradigm by clarifying where AI helps and where it doesn’t, protecting academic integrity and data, and making support accessible across disciplines.
That’s why Wichita State would like your perspective — whether you use AI daily, avoid it on principle or feel uncertain about the technology — so the university can aim support where it matters most. To do so, WSU needs your input on two short surveys, open to all faculty and staff:
- AI Inventory (5-10 minutes) – What’s happening now? This gives the university a reliable, campus-wide picture of current AI use (courses, research, tools, needs and contacts) so it can quickly remove friction, expand access and highlight promising practices.
- Optional AI Literacy Baseline (5-10 minutes) - What would help you next? This establishes starting points for confidence, training priorities and policy clarity. It helps the university tailor workshops, micro-credentials and just-in-time resources, and strengthens upcoming grant proposals.
Why this matters:
- Faster enablement in tools you already use (e.g., Blackboard, M365/Copilot)
- Targeted training and clinics aligned to your discipline and schedule
- Clear, teachable guardrails (data/privacy, academic integrity)
- Visibility and support for pilots that improve learning and research outcomes
- Stronger proposals and resource cases grounded in real campus needs
These surveys are not an evaluation of individuals or programs, and results will be reported in aggregate. Survey responses will be accepted through 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30.
For questions or accessibility needs, contact Academic Affairs at provost@wichita.edu.
Thank you for helping the university build the support you want to see.
