{"id":153,"date":"2025-11-05T17:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/systemwide-it-new\/?page_id=153"},"modified":"2026-02-09T12:39:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T18:39:54","slug":"aicop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/systemwide-it\/aicop\/","title":{"rendered":"Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Community of Practice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Community of Practice (CoP) is a space where professionals from diverse roles and campuses come together to learn, share, and collaborate on a common area of interest\u2014in this case, artificial intelligence (AI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;a training or lecture series\u2014it\u2019s a collaborative community where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Everyone is welcome, regardless of their current level of knowledge about AI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conversations are open, honest, and driven by curiosity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We share practical use cases, surface concerns, and learn from each other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a seasoned AI user or just wondering what all the hype is about, you belong here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Explore real-world use cases<\/strong>&nbsp;of AI tools across higher ed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn hands-on techniques<\/strong>&nbsp;for using tools like Microsoft Copilot and Zoom AI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discuss ethical guardrails<\/strong>&nbsp;around data, bias, and responsible use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exchange feedback<\/strong>&nbsp;on emerging tools and practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grow together<\/strong>&nbsp;in our understanding of what AI can\u2014and cannot\u2014do<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When We Meet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We meet&nbsp;<strong>once per month via Microsoft Teams<\/strong>, typically for 60 minutes. Each session includes a brief presentation followed by an open discussion or a demonstration. All sessions are recorded and shared afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Join?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be part of a&nbsp;<strong>systemwide conversation<\/strong>&nbsp;shaping how we adopt AI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain practical insight to&nbsp;<strong>save time, think smarter, and innovate ethically<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn what\u2019s working\u2014and what\u2019s not\u2014from your peers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help guide the direction of UW\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>AI governance and best practices<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Join<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone across the Universities of Wisconsin is welcome. No formal registration required\u2014just bring your curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To get meeting invites and updates:<\/strong><br><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Z_ixGPAtoEaK0wXIYADDAbT6RugahGRAsvz-N-Cj8StUNjZaOFRTUVNLNzNBUkNGTUpTVlFTOTJHTC4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join our mailing list<\/a>&nbsp;or contact jenna.hybert@wisconsin.edu to be added to the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Would you like to present a use case or lead a session?<\/strong><br>We\u2019d love to hear from you\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Z_ixGPAtoEaK0wXIYADDAbT6RugahGRAsvz-N-Cj8StURTI0WEs3VEZXMU1IMlhWSkpKOUNNOUlSVy4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reach out<\/a>&nbsp;and let us spotlight your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, <a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/meetup-join\/19%3ameeting_N2M5MTk1YjgtY2NjMC00OGM0LWE4NjctZDQwMTEwYzAzYmI2%40thread.v2\/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2218b1f867-2df0-46a0-8ad3-05c86000c301%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e846fab4-841a-4064-b2fc-fe37e0a3f12b%22%7d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Join the meeting now<\/strong><\/a> on Friday, February 20th at 1pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting ID: 232 702 541 512 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passcode: hF2FP9Vh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Friday, February 20th<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Workflows Before and After AI<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newsletter Drafting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Survey Analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Code Documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What&#8217;s Safe to Try Today?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live Exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prompting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is a Community of Practice? 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