Faculty Partner

What the Faculty Partner Does

An AI mentor that helps university instructors weave generative-AI activities into an assignment, project, or even an entire course.

You describe the task; the agent proposes AI uses, checks alignment with learning goals, and suggests safeguards.

Typical Conversation Flow

Describe the assignment

• Give topic, outline, length, formatting, citation style—any detail students must follow
• Example: a research paper with specific themes, font and margin rules, APA citations, etc.

State your goals and context

• Explain what students should demonstrate (e.g., critical thinking, cohesive arguments, deep research)
• Note class size and delivery mode (e.g., hybrid with much remote work)

Review AI affordances the mentor suggests

• The partner offers two initial ways to integrate AI—keeps choices manageable

Example suggestions:

• AI for drafting & feedback – helps brainstorming and revising
• Simulated peer review – promotes critical analysis

Voice any concerns

• Worry that AI might “do students’ work”? Tell the mentor

Mentor responds with safeguards, such as:

• Provide structured prompts so AI assists rather than writes the paper
• Use incremental drafting—AI helps step-by-step
• Add a reflection assignment where students describe how they used AI

Confirm or request alternatives

• If the two ideas fit, say so
• If not, the mentor will propose new options until they align with your objectives

Receive a summary and next steps

• The partner recaps agreed-upon strategies
• Lists follow-up actions to finalize the assignment design

Key Takeaways

• Start by fully describing the assignment and learning objectives
• Expect two AI-integration ideas at a time to avoid overload
• Discuss safeguards so AI remains a support tool—not a shortcut
• End with a concise action plan you can implement immediately
• Use the Faculty Partner any time you need structured, AI-aware guidance for assignments or whole courses