The Brandeis Artificial Intelligence Steering Council is the central advisory and information sharing council responsible for reviewing uses of AI in academics and administration, reviewing AI policies, use cases, and University AI priorities, delivering recommendations to IT, Administrative, and Academic-related Governing bodies, and regularly keeping the Provost and EVP as Executive Sponsors informed on AI-related topics at the University.
Guiding Principles
- Shared Governance: Align with the university’s tradition of faculty governance while integrating administrative and operational perspectives.
- Transparency & Accountability: Foster trust through open processes, clear documentation, and community engagement.
- Equity & Ethics: Uphold principles of fairness, accessibility, and social responsibility.
- Sustainability: Maximize the use of existing resources and prioritize cost-effective collaboration.
- Risk Awareness: Identify and mitigate legal, reputational, and operational risks associated with AI use.