Training and Professional Development

UBC is developing GenAI training to help faculty, staff, and student employees use Generative AI responsibly. The GenAI Training & Professional Development Sub-Committee will create a unified approach for delivering this training across both UBC campuses.

Membership

The membership is comprised of a broad range of faculty, student and staff roles across both campuses with a connection to and providing expertise on various dimensions of generative artificial intelligence and teaching and learning.

Co-chairs

Heather Berringer
Associate Provost, Academic Operations and Services

Elisa Baniassad
Professor of Teaching, Computer Science and Acting Academic Director for Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology

Members

NamePosition
Lucas WrightSenior Educational Consultant: Learning Technologies
Aisha SinclairDirector – Communications
Tony BotelhoManaging Director
Amanda BrobbelManager, Writing and Language Learning Supports
Jen DowdeswellAssociate Director, Organizational Development & Learning
Paul SooAssociate Director, Organizational Learning & Leadership Development
Christina HendricksProfessor of Teaching, Academic Director, CTLT