AI Resource Hub

HCCC has approved a procedure regarding including an Artificial Intelligence (AI) statement in your course syllabus. An AI usage statement in your syllabus promotes transparency by clarifying how AI can be used in your class. It sets expectations, reduces confusion, and helps students avoid mistakes. A clear statement builds trust and prepares students to use AI thoughtfully.

• Course-Level AI Syllabus Statement Procedure
• AI Use Syllabus Templates
• Sample Syllabus: HMT-115
• Responsible AI Guiding Principles

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education, changing how we teach, assess, and support students. This shift raises key questions for faculty: How do we build AI fluency for ourselves? How do we guide students toward critical, thoughtful use? And how do we balance human creativity with artificial intelligence? These resources provide fresh perspectives to help you navigate those questions. 

Thinking About Teaching

• How to Teach with AI
  Winkel, D. (2026, July 8). Start here. How to teach with AI. Substack.

• Expanding OER with GenAI
  Eaton, L., & Davis, L. (2026, May 7). Expanding OER with GenAI. EDUCAUSE Review.

• AI Fluency for Educators
  Anthropic Academy. (2025 September 5). AI fluency for educators. 

• Teaching AI Fluency
  Anthropic Academy. (2025, September 5). Teaching AI fluency.

• Training Brains, Not Replacing Them
  Machajewski, S. (2026). The learn-it-all educator: A guidebook for training brains, not replacing them (1st ed.). Open Textbook Library, University of Minnesota.

Assessing Assessments

• When AI Can Do Everything, What is Left to Learn?
  Dellarocas, C. (2026, April 13). When AI can do everything, what is left to learn? The Chronicle of Higher Education. 

• School is a Gym, not a Job.
  Hudson, E. (2026, June 30). 'School is a gym, not a job. Learning on Purpose. Substack.

• The Quiet Reinvention of Assessment
  Hardman, P. (2026, June 18). The quiet reinvention of assessment. Dr. Phil's Newsletter. Substack. 

• AI and Alternative Assesment
  Gulya, J. (2026, April 23). AI and alternative assessment (redux). The AI Edventure. Substack. 

• Critical Thinking Activities
  Kharbach, M. (2026, August 1). Critical thinking activities for the age of AI. Educator's Technology. 

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Welcome to the student section of the AI Resource Hub. We’re glad you’re here. Think of AI as your partner; it can help you brainstorm ideas, organize information, create content, and more. The key is using it thoughtfully: AI isn’t a replacement for your creativity and critical thinking; it works best when you apply your expertise and judgment to each task. Ready to learn more about using AI responsibly? Check out these guides: 

• Students Guide to AI
  Elon University, & American Association of Colleges and Universities. (2026, June 1). Human wisdom for the age of AI: A field guide to cultivating essential skills. Student Guide to AI. 

• AI Fluency for Students
  Anthropic Academy. (2026, January 1). AI fluency for students. Anthropic Courses. 

• AI Tools & Training -Study Smarter, Not Harder
  Google. (2026, July 1). AI for students: Free study, writing, & career tools & training. Grow with Google. 

• 14 Essential AI "I Can ..."Skills Every Undergrad Should Have
  Maynard, A. (2026, April 14). 14 essential AI "I can…" skills every undergrad should have. Future of Being Human. Substack 

• The Decision isn't "Should I use AI." It's "Where"
  Samuel, A. (2026, April 22). The decision isn't "should I use AI." It's "where." Tech Savvy. Substack. 

• Academic Integrity Policy
  HCCC Libraries. (2026, July 1). Academic integrity. [LibGuide]. Hudson County Community College.  

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AI tools are transforming our creative processes by offering innovative new methods for learning and writing. Explore these resources to enhance your workflow. 

Learning Links

• Responsible AI Guiding Principles
  Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Governance Council. (2026, May 14). Responsible AI guiding principles. Hudson County Community College 

• An Opinionated Guide to Which AI to Use to Do Stuff
  Mollick, E. (2026, July 23). An opinionated guide to which AI to use to do stuff. One Useful Thing. Substack 

• Give Me 18 Minutes, and I'll Make you Dangerously Smart (with AI)
  Swadia, S. (2026, February 22). Give me 18 minutes, and I’ll make you dangerously smart (with AI) [Video]. YouTube. 

• Anthropic Academy
  Anthropic. (2026, January 2). Anthropic Academy. Anthropic Courses.   

• Microsoft 365 Copilot - Help & Learning
  Microsoft. (2026, June 8). Microsoft 365 Copilot: Help & learning. Microsoft Support.   

• OpenAI Academy
  OpenAI. (2026, July 12). OpenAI Academy. OpenAI Courses. 

Writing Guides

• Preserving Thinking in the Age of AI
  Jovic, M. (2026, May 18). Preserving Thinking in the age of AI. ChatGPT for Education. OpenAI newsletter. 

• Generative AI isn't Replacing Student Writing. It's Revealing the Process
  Law, J. B. (2026, July 3). Generative AI isn't replacing student writing. It's revealing the process. Dr. Jeanne Beatrix Law. Substack 

• It's the Reading
  Fitzpatrick, S. (2026, July 10). It's the reading, stupid. Teaching in the Age of AI. Substack 

• Writing with AI
  OpenAI. (2025, October 16). Writing with AI. OpenAI use case.  

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AI can be a powerful partner, but the partnership depends on us. Our creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking keep the human perspective at the center of the conversation. AI may provide accurate answers, but we must ask the right questions about how we shape the future together. 

• AI and the Humanities
  MLA AI and Research Working Group. (2026, June 1). AI and the humanities: A framework for language and literary scholarship. Modern Language Association.

• ACTUAL Intelligence: Perspectives on Centering the Human in the Age of AI  
  Petherbridge, D., & Egan Warren, S. (2026, May 28). ACTUAL intelligence: Practitioner perspectives on centering the human in the age of AI. EDUCAUSE Review. 

• Being Indispensable: Capabilities for a Human-AI World
  Specht, D., & Saunders, G. (2026, March 5). Being indispensable: Capabilities for a human-AI world, the "FUTURES" framework. Higher Education Policy Institute. 

• The AI Skills Nobody is Teaching.(And Everyone Needs)
  Sinek, S. (Host). (2026, June 16). The AI skills nobody is teaching, and everyone needs. [Podcast] A Bit of Optimism. 

• A Defense of a Liberal Arts Education in the Age of AI
  Douthat, R. (Host). (2026, May 21). A defense of a liberal arts education in the age of AI. [Podcast]. In Interesting Times with Ross Douthat. The New York Times. 

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AI for Educators Microcredential 

The Center for Online Learning, in partnership with NJIT, is excited to offer AI for Educators, a self-paced online program designed to help you harness the power of AI in teaching and academic work. 

In just 5 to 6 hours, you’ll gain practical skills through three focused modules: 

• Intro to AI in Education 
• AI-Enhanced Instructional Practices 
• AI for Administrative Efficiency 

Delivered fully online on Canvas, the program lets you learn at your own pace. Complete all three modules to earn the AI for Educators digital badge from NJIT. 

Enroll in the AI for Educators Online Program

 

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Google Carrer Essentials AI Courses

We’re thrilled to offer two free self-paced AI courses from Google. Both courses take under 10 hours and give you hands-on experience with AI tools.

Google AI Essentials

Perfect for anyone, no experience needed. Learn the must-have AI skills to boost productivity, write better prompts, and use AI responsibly while avoiding bias. 

Google Prompting Essentials

Master the art of prompting in just five steps. Save time, simplify tasks, and build a library of reusable prompts while keeping your AI use ethical and accurate.

Enroll in the Google Carrer Essentials Courses on Coursera byDecember 2027

 

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HCCC Faculty AI Workshops 

Using AI Syllabus Statement Templates 

HCCC now requires you to include an AI statement in your syllabus to establish clear expectations for students.

Join this 1-hour workshop for: 

• Quick demos of new syllabus templates  
• Help writing your AI statement  
• Idea-sharing with colleagues

You’ll leave with a ready-to-use AI syllabus statement.

 

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Transforming Student Engagement Through AI 

Enhance your teaching in this workshop on integrating AI into your courses. 

Discover how to: 

• Save time creating learning materials 
• Supercharge your lessons with AI tools 
• Engage students more effectively

Join us to see how AI can streamline your workflow and let you focus on what matters most: teaching.

Register For Faculty AI Workshops

 

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The AI Spark Grants program supports faculty-led projects that explore innovative, responsible, and discipline-specific applications of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. Through funding, project implementation, and community sharing, the program encourages experimentation, promotes AI literacy, and helps prepare students for success in an increasingly AI-enabled workforce.

Learn more here: AI Curricular Innovation 'Spark' Grants

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