New AI Training Opportunities at the University of Nicosia

The University of Nicosia is offering training programs to equip faculty and administrative staff with skills to use new Artificial Intelligence tools. These training sessions are designed to support academic excellence and administrative efficiency.

The training focuses on practical application and integrating AI into daily workflows using the Evolve platform while also touching upon ethical considerations. Each program is available in both face-to-face and online formats.

For Faculty: Mastering AI Tools for Academic Excellence

This 12-hour program, delivered over four 3-hour sessions, will help faculty members integrate AI tools into their teaching, research, and administrative tasks. The aim is to improve productivity, streamline academic processes, and maintain academic integrity.

Course Focus: Participants will gain practical skills in using the Evolve platform. The training covers:

• Foundational Knowledge: Understanding the core functions, navigation, and personalization settings of Evolve and PowerFlow.
• Workflow Automation: Learning to use different PowerFlow modes (Chat, Parallel agent, Sequential agent) to automate academic activities and manage tasks.
• Advanced AI Applications: Using features such as Personas, JSON structured outputs, web scraping techniques, and AI-powered agents.
• Effective Prompt Engineering: Developing skills to construct precise and effective AI prompts for academic purposes.
• Ethical AI Use: Understanding and applying ethical guidelines, university policies, and best practices for AI in academic contexts.

Key Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, faculty will be able to:

• Develop personalized and efficient academic workflows.
• Automate tasks using different AI modes.
• Craft effective prompts for AI tools.
• Use advanced AI features for research and teaching.
• Discuss and apply ethical standards and institutional guidelines for AI in academia.

This training is offered in both face-to-face and online formats.

For Staff: Mastering AI Tools for Administrative Efficiency

This 12-hour program, also delivered over four 3-hour sessions, is for administrative staff. It aims to improve productivity, automate workflows, and increase administrative effectiveness using AI tools.

Course Focus: The program will provide administrative staff with skills to integrate Evolve tools into their daily tasks. Key areas include:

• Platform Fundamentals: Describing user-interface navigation, core functions, and customization options in Evolve and PowerFlow.
• Administrative Workflow Automation: Understanding and using PowerFlow modes (Chat, Parallel agent, Sequential agent) to streamline administrative processes.
• Advanced AI for Administration: Learning to use features like Personas, JSON Lists for structured data, web scraping for administrative needs, and automated AI agents.
• Targeted Prompt Design: Constructing effective AI prompts for administrative requirements.
• Ethical and Institutional Guidelines: Explaining and adhering to institutional policies and ethical considerations for AI use in administration.

Key Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, staff will be able to:

• Develop efficient workflows for their administrative tasks.
• Automate routine administrative processes using AI.
• Design effective prompts for administrative AI applications.
• Use advanced AI functions for improved efficiency.
• Understand and apply ethical practices and institutional guidelines in their use of AI.

This program is also available in both face-to-face and online delivery modes.

Core Themes and Objectives

Key themes for all training programs include:

• Practical Skill Development: Focusing on hands-on learning and applying AI tools to academic and administrative tasks.
• Platform Proficiency: Ensuring participants can effectively use the University's Evolve platform.
• Ethical and Responsible AI Use: Understanding the ethical implications of AI and aligning with institutional policies.
• Improved Productivity and Efficiency: Enabling faculty and staff to streamline processes and manage workloads more effectively.

These training initiatives aim to develop an AI-literate campus community. Further details on registration and schedules will be provided soon.