Background A leading public community college serving thousands of students across multiple campuses and online platforms is actively exploring the adoption of advanced AI technologies to improve teaching and learning experiences. The institution offers associate degrees, technical certifications, continuing education, GED preparation, dual-credit programs for high school students, and career training for professionals. To support innovative instruction, the college aims to implement secure, scalable, and regulation-compliant Frontier AI solutions.
Objectives
- Integrate AI tools into instructional design, development, and delivery.
- Support faculty and students with generative AI, AI agents, and specialized bots.
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.
- Enable seamless integration with the Blackboard LMS and other instructional systems.
Proposed AI Applications
HiEd Success is prepared to design a modular, frontier AI-enabled instructional support system leveraging the most advanced models available. Our envisioned solution includes:
- General-Purpose AI Tools
- Access to foundational models such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot.
- Assist in idea generation, drafting course content, formatting assignments, and peer review.
- Access to foundational models such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot.
- Specialized GPTs for Instruction
- Custom-trained GPTs that walk students step-by-step through faculty-designed learning activities.
- Tailored to specific disciplines or modules, supporting deeper understanding and independent learning.
- Custom-trained GPTs that walk students step-by-step through faculty-designed learning activities.
- Web-Based AI Agents
- Browser-based agents that can search for relevant web resources, summarize findings, and provide citations.
- Ideal for research-driven tasks and learning enhancement.
- Browser-based agents that can search for relevant web resources, summarize findings, and provide citations.
- Computer-Based AI Agents
- Local applications (e.g., Microsoft Copilot+PC) for summarizing lectures, transcribing video/audio files, or organizing research materials.
- Local applications (e.g., Microsoft Copilot+PC) for summarizing lectures, transcribing video/audio files, or organizing research materials.
Security and Compliance
- Compliant with FERPA, ADA, Copyright Law, Title IX, NWCCU accreditation standards, and Distance Education guidelines.
- Secured integration with LMS and institution-wide identity management systems.
- Audit trails and usage logs maintained per Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and federal aid regulations.
Key Capabilities
- User-Friendly Interface: Accessible tools for both students and faculty.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Designed to support thousands of users concurrently.
- Accessibility Support: WCAG-compliant interface to ensure equity in digital learning.
- Content Ownership: All data and materials generated remain under institutional control.
Support Services
- Implementation support tailored to Blackboard and other instructional systems.
- Custom training for faculty and student onboarding.
- Dedicated success managers and technical assistance.
- Future updates aligned with technological evolution and academic strategy.
Why HiEd Success?
- AI Innovation Leadership: Deep experience with GPT, Copilot, Claude, and multimodal AI integrations.
- Higher Ed Alignment: Solutions designed specifically for academic settings and compliance requirements.
- Collaborative Development: Custom builds aligned with institutional goals and instructional needs.
Conclusion
HiEd Success is prepared to co-develop a comprehensive, AI-driven instructional support ecosystem for academic institutions. Our solution will empower educators and learners with cutting-edge AI technologies while upholding the highest standards of security, accessibility, and academic integrity.