Kate Miffit
Director for Innovation | Information Technology Services
California State University Office of the Chancellor
Kate Miffitt is the Director for Innovation in Information Technology Services in the CSU’s Office of the Chancellor. In this role, she researches trends in innovation, implements strategy and programming, and manages resources and communications regarding innovation programs that span the system, focused in IT. Prior to this role, she served in different positions in learning design and teaching and learning with technology at the Pennsylvania State University. Kate holds a B.A. in English from Stonehill College and an M.A. in education in instructional technologies from San Francisco State University.
Kendra Ard
Chief Infrastructure Officer, CSU Chancellor's Office
Kendra oversees the Strategic Infrastructure services within the University Office of the Chancellor IT Department as well as sits on the Board of Directors at CENIC. Director seats are held by representatives of the CENIC Charter Associates — the segments of the California research and education community for and by which CENIC was created
AI Strategy and Perspectives from the Chancellor's Office
1:35 pm-2:20 pm
PLN-130Generative AI has emerged as a powerful yet disruptive force in higher education, reshaping how we teach, learn, and work. As AI capabilities rapidly evolve, educators, administrators, and students are all in a state of discovery, collectively navigating the new opportunities and challenges this technology presents. In this session, we will acknowledge the ongoing disruption AI brings to our institutions and explore the collaborative journey we are on as we develop responsive strategies.
At the Chancellor's Office, we are in the early stages of designing an AI strategy that aims to guide us through this transformation. This strategy is a work in progress, informed by the CSU Generative AI Committee recommendations, the Chancellor's evolving priorities, and partnerships with the state. It is intended to provide a roadmap toward equitable access across campuses, continuous training and support, and enabling governance structures, while also leaving room for adaptation, experimentation, and localized innovation. We invite you to join us as we share preliminary insights from our ongoing efforts and discuss both the challenges and successes we’ve encountered so far.
