This presentation will delve into the world of ChatGPT, a groundbreaking language model developed by OpenAI. With its ability to comprehend and generate natural language, ChatGPT has the capability to engage in a wide range of conversations with users. The presentation will provide an in-depth overview of ChatGPT's architecture, including its evolution, processing techniques, and model structure. Moreover, it will explore the diverse applications of ChatGPT, such as virtual assistants, customer service chatbots, and language translation.

Cameron Ireland leads a discussion about how generative, conversational AI can improve marketing strategies.

We'll cover AI's use in social media, content creation, website development, copywriting, brainstorming, and turning videos into stories. You'll learn how AI can streamline campaigns, improve user experience, and generate fresh ideas for marketing.

The presentation focuses on some of my personal uses at IECC. It also talks about a program that uses GPT’s API, and I break down some notable companies that use this technology for marketing.

Supervisor Development Series

Spring 2023 Schedule:

January 25th: Workers Compensation

February 22nd: Supervisor Boot Camp

March 29th: Hiring Students, Grad Students and Interns

April 26th: Annual Performance Evaluation Training

Sessions will begin at 9am. Locations, speakers, and length of training will be announced monthly.

New Employee Orientation

New Employee Orientation is held via Zoom the first Wednesday of each month from 9:00-10:30am. Please contact uishr@uis.edu to register.

UIS Campus Senate will meet on Friday, March 10, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in PAC C/D.

The agenda can be found here: https://uofi.box.com/s/mt9it0s39m14y8flmsr7lchcgyfd2tcf

Campus Senate meetings are open to all who are interested in attending any part or all of a meeting. Please contact the Senate Chair or any member of Senate Executive Committee if you have issues you would like to bring to the attention of Campus Senate. 

Celest Weuve

Chair, UIS Campus Senate

New Employee Orientation

New Employee Orientation is held via Zoom the first Wednesday of each month from 9:00-10:30am. Please contact uishr@uis.edu to register.

We are in a time of change, polarization, and in some states, increased legislative challenges to what and how we teach.  These challenges are leading to ongoing debates within our discipline linked to shifting professional norms and values and the impacts our pedagogical practices in preparing the next generation of public service leaders. 

Hear from an expert in the field of autism on what it’s like to be an autistic student and how educators and students can find common ground in and out of the classroom. Mr. Sweeting is a dynamic speaker who challenges us to question how we approach teaching neurodivergent students using traditional classroom practice. He shares what it’s like to be a college student with autism and how educators can make small changes that yield lasting success for students on the autism spectrum.

Don't miss the Faculty & Staff Campaign kickoff event on Thursday, March 2 in the Student Union Ballroom! Release time applies.

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FUN! DOOR PRIZES! SWAG BAG! FREE LUNCH! GIVING OPPORTUNITIES!

All faculty and staff are required to complete the Faculty and Staff Title IX Training module. The training must be completed by 5:00 PM CT on March 31, 2023.