Illini Union Staff Training & Development

AI Explorer Series (IHR)

This AI seminar series for staff builds awareness, confidence, and responsible use of AI at work. It introduces key mindsets, simple workflows, ethical guardrails, and practical ways AI reshapes tasks. 

 Participants gain:

•  A baseline understanding of what AI can and cannot do
• Safe and ethical usage principles
• Intro-level examples of AI in workflows

Illini Union staff are welcome to attend any of the following online sessions and are asked to confirm their availability with their supervisors if needed. Advanced registration is required:

 Session Schedule:

• → Getting Started with AI: What’s All the Hype?- Demystify AI, its role, and its impact on work.
  • Date & Time: February 27, 2026 | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM | Register here
• → Human-Machine Teaming- Explore practical collaboration models and teaming strategies.
  • Date & Time: March 11, 2026 | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM | Register here
• → Prompt Engineering (AI Fluency)- Learn how to craft effective AI prompts for better results.
  • Date & Time: March 18, 2026 | 9:30 AM–11:00 AM | Register here
• → Safe Experimentation with AI- Understand risks, safety guidelines, and responsible use.
  • Date & Time: March 24, 2026 | 9:30 AM–11:00 AM | Register here
• → Learning in the Flow in Work- Integrate AI learning naturally into daily tasks.
  • Date & Time: March 31, 2026 | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM | Register here
• → AI in My Workday - Building an AI Ready Mindset- Integrates AI into daily work while fostering adaptability and continuous learning.
  • Date & Time: April 8, 2026 | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM | Register here