About me
Chris Prokes serves as the Director of the AI Excellence Institute at Sinclair Community College, where he leads strategic initiatives to integrate artificial intelligence into teaching, learning, and institutional operations. With over 20 years of experience across PK–12 and higher education, Chris is recognized for advancing workforce development, digital innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. His expertise spans faculty development, educational technology, and the design of competency-based and experiential learning systems. He holds leadership roles on several educational technology boards and local initiatives in the Dayton region. Chris earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Bowling Green State University and holds a doctorate from Boise State University. He also teaches as an adjunct faculty member at Sinclair and other institutions.