Resilience in the AI Era: Balancing Professional Preparedness and Community Impact

11:00 - 11:50 a.m., Thursday, September 18, 2025
Virtual Panel Only
Zoom Webinar URL link for attendees will be listed here two-weeks prior to date.

As AI reshapes the future of work, we face a critical challenge: How do we prepare students for professional success while ensuring ethical engagement with this powerful technology? There needs to be a balance between personal advancement and collective responsibility. As the integration of AI into various industries demands a new set of skills and competencies from future professionals, what strategies foster professional resilience in an AI-transformed workplace? How can educators equip students with both technical competency and ethical reasoning?  In what ways can the next generation of professionals learn to navigate AI advancements while upholding strong principles and contributing to the collective good?  How can we use AI education to integrate resilience into education and job training programs?

Presenters

Director of Instructional Support Philip Arnold

Philip Arnold

Director of Instructional Support
Ozarks Tech

AI Education Policy Consultant | Instructor Stefan Bauschard

Stefan Bauschard

AI Education Policy Consultant | Instructor
Union College

Reference and Instruction Librarian Sarah Hood

Sarah Hood

Reference and Instruction Librarian
Santa Fe Community College