Spelman College Establishes Board-Level Committee to Lead AI Modernization and Champion Justice in Technology

Spelman College Establishes Board-Level Committee to Lead AI Modernization and Champion Justice in Technology

Spelman College, a global leader in the education of women of African descent, today announced the formation of the Advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ad Hoc Committee of the Board of Trustees. This high-level committee is charged with integrating AI across campus academic and operational functions to further advance the mission of the College, ensuring its graduates are prepared to lead in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world.

The Committee will oversee the development of an AI Center and a comprehensive AI Roadmap. Its core priorities are enhancing AI infrastructure, accelerating faculty integration of AI, and building robust AI literacy across the student body. This work is directly aligned with Goal 3 of Spelman’s Strategic Plan to install next-generation information technology solutions.

Our Advancing AI Committee is a vital step in our mission to 'modernize, modernize, modernize' Spelman College," said Interim President Rosalind “Roz” Brewer, C’84. "This initiative is about ensuring our graduates aren't just ready for the future—they are prepared to define it. By enhancing both academic and operational excellence, we uphold our legacy of social impact and rigor."

Recognizing that the rapid adoption of AI is fundamentally an issue of equity and mission, the Committee includes a dedicated Justice in AI working group. This group, composed of faculty, staff, students, and technology experts, positions Spelman to lead the global conversation on creating ethical and equitable technology.

“The rapid integration of AI across all sectors presents a fundamental challenge to higher education, and our response must be one of leadership and action,” said Loren Robinson, Chair of the Advancing AI Ad Hoc Committee. "We are committed to ensuring Spelman graduates are not just consumers of AI but are equipped to be creators, critics, and ethical leaders in its development."

This commitment to justice is central to the College’s vision.

Kamau Bobb, Spelman Trustee and Vice Chair of the Committee, added, "For our students, the rapid integration of AI is an issue of justice and relevance. Our task is to accelerate the AI Roadmap to ensure the institution is robust and adept in a world of rapidly advancing technology and upended justice.

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The Committee’s ultimate goal is to forge a unified, campus-wide culture that embraces technological advancement while remaining steadfastly rooted in Spelman’s legacy of equality.