AI Communities

Students
Whether you're new to AI or expanding your knowledge, explore AI’s integration into your CSU academic journey. AI tools can enhance personalized learning, data analysis, and collaborative problem solving preparing you for a tech-driven workforce. Ethical guidance from your university and faculty, the CSU will support you in the world of AI. ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are available for use.
Student Competition
How can AI be leveraged to truly benefit the CSUN community? AI Jam 2025 invited student teams to take on this challenge by proposing innovative ways to use AI to empower student connection and build a stronger community. Visit the AI Jam 2025 page for more information. Entries have closed but winners will be announced soon!
- April 25, 2025 - AI Jam winners announced at Digital Equity Day Event
Faculty
OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu agreement is tailored specifically for the California State University (CSU) system, providing advanced AI capabilities for all employees and students. It offers the ability to build custom GPTs for sharing within campus workspaces, as well as the needed privacy and data protection, and other enterprise security such as single sign-on (SSO), and SCIM integration. ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are available for use. For specific use cases in instruction visit AI Academic Technology.
Challenges
CSU Artificial Intelligence Educational Innovations Challenge (AIEIC) (Deadline April 30, 2025)
Staff
The CSU embraces AI and is committed to helping our employees develop AI literacy. AI can be a powerful tool to perform daily tasks to enhance efficiency, productivity, and generate innovative ideas in the workplace. ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are available for use.
From the AAC&U
You may also be interested in the American Association of Colleges & Universities’ (AAC&U) AI Week webinars and/or their recordings.
Courses & Training
Training Resources
- Student GENAI Microcredential
- Microsoft Learn AI Trainings
- Open AI Training Ressources
- Systemwide Canvas AI Courses
LinkedIn Learning Resources for AI (requires log in)
Training Resources
AI Across the CSU: Innovations and Insights (Lunch & Learn)
- When: April 23 - 12:00PM -12:45PM
- AI in Different Modalities. Panel Presentation on Approaches for in Person Learning, Online Synchronous and Online Asynchronous Learning
- When: May 7 - 12:00PM -12:45PM
- Fostering AI Literacy
- Register now!
ChatGPT Edu Professional Development with Academic Technology
With ChatGPT Edu now available through the CSU system agreement, the Academic Technology team is offering a range of professional development opportunities designed for your schedule and interests.
Whether you’re looking for a quick introduction, an in-depth workshop, or self-paced resources, our goal is to empower you to make informed choices at your own pace. Visit ChatGPT Professional Development with Academic Technology for dates and times.
Other Training Resources
- CSU Learn
- Faculty & Staff AI Micro-Credential
- Microsoft Learn AI Trainings
- Systemwide Canvas AI Courses
LinkedIn Learning Resources for AI (requires log in)
Training Resources
AI Across the CSU: Innovations and Insights (Lunch & Learn)
- When: April 23 - 12:00PM -12:45PM
- AI in Different Modalities. Panel Presentation on Approaches for in Person Learning, Online Synchronous and Online Asynchronous Learning
- When: May 7 - 12:00PM -12:45PM
- Fostering AI Literacy
- Register now!
Other Training Resources
- CSU Learn
- Higher Education Professional & Administrators Micro-Credential
- Microsoft Learn AI Trainings
- Systemwide AI Canvas Courses