CHAIRES contributes to the public conversation on human-centered and ethical AI through workshops, talks, and professional collaborations across education and research. Explore recent engagements below.
The following highlights our most recent engagement.
Human-Centered Learning in the Age of AI: Eight Essential Principles
ATL + WACC 2026 · Virtual Conference · April 29, 2026
CHAIRES founder Joni Gutierrez, Ph.D., co-presented with CHAIRES Fellow Ronald Lethcoe, M.Ed., Co-Chair of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) e-Learning Council (eLC) AI Task Force. They led a 90-minute Deep Dive presentation-workshop on eight essential principles for keeping learning human-centered in the age of AI: human flourishing, relationships, creativity, accessibility, equity, inclusion, openness, and universality. Summary/handout of the eight principles.
Human-Centered Learning in the Age of AI: Eight Essential Principles
Faculty Developers Community of Practice Convening · Cedarbrook Lodge, Seattle · January 30, 2026
CHAIRES founder Joni Gutierrez, Ph.D., co-presented with CHAIRES Fellow Ronald Lethcoe, M.Ed., Co-Chair of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) e-Learning Council (eLC) AI Task Force. They led a workshop on eight essential principles for keeping learning human-centered in the age of AI. Workshop overview
AI Essentials in Education: Tools, Ethics, and Collaboration (AI-Ed)
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges · eLearning Council (eLC) AI Task Force · 2025
Co-developed by Joni Gutierrez, Ph.D. (Founder of CHAIRES) and CHAIRES Fellow Ronald Lethcoe, M.Ed., Co-Chairs of the eLearning Council (eLC) AI Task Force, AI Essentials in Education – Tools, Ethics, and Collaboration – commonly referred to as AI-Ed – is a system-wide Canvas micro-course designed for faculty and staff across all 34 Washington community and technical colleges.
The course provides a practical foundation in AI literacy and ethics—establishing a shared vocabulary, exploring responsible tools and practices, and fostering collaboration for navigating the evolving landscape of human–AI integration in education.
AI in Admissions & Registration — Promise, Risks, and a Way Forward
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Admissions & Registration Council (ARC) Fall 2025 Meeting · Tacoma Community College · October 15, 2025
CHAIRES founder Joni Gutierrez, Ph.D. conducted a professional development workshop exploring how AI is reshaping admissions and registration in higher education—examining its promises, risks, and practical strategies for responsible integration.