AI at Mercer

Artificial Intelligence at Mercer

Mercer University considers artificial intelligence to be an important area of exploration for learning, discovery, and service. Guided by our mission, values, and commitment to ethical leadership, we seek to investigate AI and related emerging technologies with wisdom, discernment, and collective insight.

Artificial Intelligence Working Group

The Artificial Intelligence Working Group serves as a cross-university body charged with guiding Mercer’s thoughtful and ethical integration of artificial intelligence across teaching, learning, research, and operations.

Working Group Objectives

  • Develop and recommend a comprehensive institutional strategy for AI adoption and governance.

  • Identify opportunities and guidelines to use AI to enhance learning, research, and community engagement while upholding ethical and responsible practice.

  • Promote equitable access to AI tools and literacy for faculty, staff, and students.

  • Encourage innovation that reflects Mercer’s values of curiosity, collaboration, and discovery.

  • Review emerging trends, policies, and technologies to ensure Mercer remains adaptive and forward-looking in its approach to AI.

In fulfilling this purpose, the Working Group will collaborate with academic and administrative units across the University to cultivate a culture of responsible experimentation, shared learning, and ethical leadership in the age of intelligent systems.

AI Working Group Members:

  • Shawn Arnold, Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships, Stetson-Hatcher School of Business
  • Susan Codone, Ph.D., Director, Center for Teaching & Learning; Professor, Information Design, School of Engineering
  • Denise Cook, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management Marketing and Communications
  • Garland Crawford, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Provost for Research and Professor of Chemistry
  • Bonny Dickinson, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, School of Medicine
  • Wayne Glasgow, Ph.D., Senior Vice Provost for Research
  • Keith Howard, Ph.D., Vice Provost; Professor of Mathematics
  • Lisa Lundquist, Ph.D., Senior Vice Provost; Dean, College of Health Professions
  • Kim Meredith, Executive Director, Center for Career and Professional Development
  • Bremen Vance, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Information Design, School of Engineering

Sub-Groups

The AI Working Group meets regularly and includes additional faculty, staff, and students in subgroups to explore specific topics in greater depth, as follows:

  • Academic Integrity & Guidance
  • Software Purchasing and Implementation
  • Research
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Partnerships

Complete the form below to provide the AI Working Group with your feedback.