UTA Office of Information Technology

10/12/2026

Our next AI Community of Practice session will be held on October 28: AI for Brainstorming

AI can be a valuable thought partner when you need to generate ideas, explore possibilities, or get unstuck. In this session, participants will learn how to use AI to support brainstorming in practical work settings. We will explore effective prompting techniques for idea generation, as well as strategies for refining and building on initial responses.

Participants will have the opportunity to practice with realistic UTA-related scenarios and will leave with simple, practical strategies they can apply in their own work.

Read more: https://ai.uta.edu/ai-for-brainstorming-october-2026/

09/09/2026

Join us on September 16 for our next AI Community of Practice session: Is Your Work Ready for AI?

Effective AI depends on more than just tools—it requires well-defined processes, accurate and structured content, and clear decision logic. This session explores the foundational elements that influence AI performance and highlights common barriers to successful use.

Read more: https://ai.uta.edu/is-your-work-ready-for-ai/

08/18/2026

Cheryl Nifong, UTA's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), was named a finalist in the 2026 National ORBIE Awards in the Large Corporate CISO category.

The ORBIE Awards are among North America's most prestigious honors for technology and cybersecurity leaders, recognizing excellence in leadership, business impact, and professional contributions.

Congratulations, Cheryl, on this well-deserved recognition.

07/31/2026

Our final session of the week, State of AI at UTA, 10 a.m. on Microsoft Teams, will explore the growth of AI on campus and how to use it responsibly. We will cover the following topics:

• AI Team & Framework
• Data & Content Readiness
• AI Security Considerations
• AI Compliance Training

Register: https://go.uta.edu/ai-awareness-week

07/30/2026

Curious how to get better results from AI tools? Join today’s in-person sessions with the AI Prompting Lab to practice writing effective prompts in a supportive, low-pressure environment. You’ll work through realistic workplace scenarios and learn simple techniques to develop and refine your prompts to improve outputs.

Morning and afternoon sessions are available at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Registration is required. Register for either session to start building your AI skills: https://go.uta.edu/ai-awareness-week

For these sessions, bring your own computer. There will be a few available for those who need one.

07/29/2026

Today’s session, Building Meaningful Prompts, 11 a.m. on Microsoft Teams, introduces practical prompting techniques to help participants create intentional prompts that support effective AI use. Attendees will explore examples, identify what makes prompts effective, and practice building their own prompts through guided learning. This session provides prompting skills that participants can immediately apply in tools like Copilot to improve accuracy, clarity, and usefulness in their AI-assisted work.

Register: https://go.uta.edu/ai-awareness-week

07/28/2026

Day 2 of AI Awareness Week features another virtual session, Foundations of AI, at 11 a.m. on Microsoft Teams.

This session introduces core AI concepts, including a brief overview of AI, types of AI, and common tools in use today. Participants will learn the difference between open- and closed-loop AI systems and why that distinction matters in institutional settings. The session also provides practical guidance on when to use AI and how to apply it thoughtfully and responsibly in their work.

Register: https://go.uta.edu/ai-awareness-week

07/27/2026

AI Awareness Week is here!

Today through Friday, we’ll be hosting free sessions to help UTA staff build a strong foundation in AI and its responsible use.
Registration information for virtual and in-person sessions: https://go.uta.edu/ai-awareness-week

To kick off the week, join us for today’s virtual session, Building a Growth Mindset in the Age of AI, at 1 p.m. on Microsoft Teams.

Session overview:
AI learning starts with mindset. Join us to explore how curiosity, experimentation, and shared learning can make AI more approachable for everyone. Reflect on your perspective of AI, adopt a growth mindset, and discover new possibilities.

07/21/2026

Reminder: UTA's AI Awareness Week is almost here!

Take advantage of this opportunity to expand your AI knowledge and explore responsible AI practices during a week of free sessions. Seats are limited, so be sure to register for each session you plan to attend.

https://go.uta.edu/ai-awareness-week

UTA’s AI Awareness Week is set for July 27–31. The week is filled with informative sessions designed to help UTA staff build a strong foundation in AI and its responsible use. Both virtual and in-person sessions will be offered. All sessions are free and open to the UTA community.

Read more: https://go.uta.edu/ai-awareness-week