The Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) department is excited to introduce Prompted: An AI Community at Chapman, a new virtual space designed to help our campus community explore and engage with AI in a thoughtful and approachable way. Prompted is a Viva Engage community created for faculty, staff, and students who are curious about AI. Whether you’re just getting started
Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) is excited to invite the campus community to our Annual IS&T Open House, returning this spring with another fun, interactive twist: Tech Carnival. Thursday, April 23 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. IS&T Main Office, 635 W. Palm Ave. Last year’s IS&T Open House brought faculty and staff together for an afternoon of discovery, conversation,
As higher education institutions increasingly adopt AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and digital experiences, it’s essential to remain vigilant about the security and privacy implications of these emerging technologies. This article examines the leading AI browsers and highlights their unique risks and considerations for academic environments. Most of these browsers offer powerful AI-driven features that
Grammarly’s translation feature is designed to work where you already write. Whether drafting an email, working on a document, or chatting with colleagues, you can translate text directly within Grammarly. This minimizes the need to switch between different tools, keeping your workflow smooth and uninterrupted. Using the translation feature is straightforward. Click the lightbulb icon
Dear campus community, Grammarly Generative AI capabilities are now integrated into Chapman University’s Grammarly Premium platform. Our commitment to providing the best tools for our campus community drives this integration. The addition of GrammarlyGO and Generative AI to Grammarly is more than just an upgrade—it’s a transformation of how we approach writing and communication. It
We are thrilled to announce this year’s Summer Software Showcase For Staff. This year’s showcase offers an opportunity for Chapman University staff to discover innovative applications and gain insights into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in productivity applications. Why AI? AI is reshaping the way we approach challenges and opportunities in academia. Our
While in a Zoom meeting, you see something like this: What is this? Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) has received reports of and questions about external AI Meeting Assistants such as otter.ai, fireflies.ai, and read.ai transcribing and summarizing the contents of Zoom meetings. In most cases, meeting assistants like these are used to support accessibility or
We are excited to announce the implementation of two innovative GenAI-powered features within Zoom starting May 6, 2024, namely, Meeting Summary and Smart Recording, in our institution’s communication infrastructure. These integrations exemplify our commitment to embracing technological advancements to foster enhanced collaboration and efficiency. The Role of Meeting Summary in Enhancing Information Retention The Meeting
Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) is pleased to announce the launch of a pilot program for a new tool called Microsoft 365 Copilot. This new service offers the ability to use AI to securely work with your Chapman data in your existing Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) using OpenAI GPT technology. You
Welcome to a new era of digital creativity on campus! Adobe Express with AI is here, transforming how students and educators create, collaborate, and communicate. Whether designing a project, presenting a research paper, or ramping up your campus social media projects, Adobe Express with AI offers unparalleled tools. Here are four standout features that make