The Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council (AIAC) provides strategic guidance on the responsible and mission-aligned use of artificial intelligence at Seton Hall University. Charged by the Provost and the Chief Information Officer, the council supports the thoughtful integration of AI across academic, research and administrative areas in alignment with the University’s Catholic mission and strategic plan, Inspiring Great Minds to Greater Purpose.
Purpose
Artificial intelligence presents significant opportunities for higher education alongside important ethical and academic considerations. The AIAC serves as an advisory body to help ensure that AI use at Seton Hall University:
- Supports teaching, learning, research and operational excellence
- Upholds academic integrity, equity and transparency
- Reflects Catholic moral teaching and respect for human dignity
- Advances innovation while remaining grounded in institutional values
Key Areas of Focus
The council advises University leadership on the following areas:
- AI Governance: Policies and guidelines for ethical and effective AI use in teaching, learning and research
- Educational Practice: Best practices for AI-enhanced pedagogy and scholarship
- Ethical Oversight: Alignment with Catholic moral principles, fairness and accountability
- AI Literacy: Training and resources for faculty, staff and students
- Strategic Advising: Emerging technologies, partnerships and institutional priorities
AIAC Committee Co-Chairs:
Mary Ellen Roberts
Chair, Faculty Senate
Jamie Werbel
Assistant Provost, Faculty Affairs
Sponsors
Erik Lillquist, J.D.
Interim Provost and Executive Vice President
Paul Fisher, M.P.A.
Chief Information Officer
Committee Members
- Sivan Albagli-Kim, Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science
- Justin Anderson, Department Chair and Professor, Moral Theology
- Mary Balkun, Director, Faculty Development and Director, Undergraduate Literature Studies
- Sharon Ince, Assistant Dean, Information Technology and Collection Services, University Libraries
- Eric Lopez, Director, IT Security
- Jose Lopez, Professor of Physics and Director, Office of Grants and Research Services
- Patrick Manning, Associate Professor, Pastoral Theology; Director, Seton Hall University Center for Catholic Studies
- Andrew Minegar, Senior Director, Operations, Division of Student Services
- Sina Shokoohyar, Associate Professor, Computing and Decision Sciences
- Michael A Soupios, Executive Director, Teaching, Learning and Technology Center
- Davide Tuzzolino, 2026 Fulbright Scholar
- Ruth Tsuria, Associate Professor, College of Human Development, Culture and Media
AI Resource Center
Learn how Seton Hall University is approaching artificial intelligence in ways that support teaching, learning, research and operations while remaining grounded in its Catholic mission and values. The AI Resource Center provides information on governance, resources and initiatives that guide responsible, ethical and mission-aligned use of AI across the University.
Additional AI Resources
From virtual assistants, like Siri and Alexa, to personalized content recommendations on streaming platforms, the resources below explain how the AI Resource Center is integrating AI into higher education.
