Individuals in higher education may find it difficult to formulate coherent approaches to AI, but such alignment can be even more challenging across diverse departmental contexts. In this session, presenters describe the development of shared frameworks for AI engagement within a Department of Writing and Rhetoric. The department chair describes the complexities of this large, multifaceted department, and four program directors describe their strategies toward programmatic AI engagement including workshops, principles statements, and pedagogical revision. The presenters not only describe specific collaborative activities but also posit a model for creating collaboratively-based strategic alignment grounded in collective values.
