Session 3- Monday, February 9th, 2026 

This session brings together insights from ongoing research on AI in higher education, specifically what Penn State faculty, staff and students are actually doing with AI, what values and concerns are emerging, and how different units (like Behrend) are responding. 

Drawing from multiple studies, including surveys and reflections from the Behrend AI Taskforce, classroom-

based projects, and statewide analyses, Dr. Tiffany Petricini will share key findings about AI use, ethical perceptions, and instructional readiness. She will also highlight Behrend’s latest initiatives in AI literacy, community partnerships, and faculty development. 

The session will include time for dialogue and idea exchange about what these findings mean for teaching and governance across Penn State’s campuses. 

This research presentation followed by open discussion 

This session will be held on ZOOM- Session ID- 6097757805
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This presentation is led by Tiffany A. Petricini, Associate Teaching Faculty, Penn State Erie—The Behrend College 

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Tiffany A. Petricini, Ph.D., is an Associate Teaching Professor of Communication at Penn State Behrend

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Tiffany A. Petricini, Ph.D., is an Associate Teaching Professor of Communication at Penn State Behrend, Co-Chair of Penn State’s Joint Standing Committee on the Responsible and Effective Use of AI in Higher Education, and a 2025–2026 EdSAFE AI Alliance Women in AI Fellow. Her recent work examines AI in communication and education through ethics, media ecology, and organizational theory. Current projects include studies of student and faculty AI use, AI literacy integration in general education, and institutional approaches to ethical AI governance.