UNH CHHS to Participate in AAC&U Institute to Integrate AI into Pedagogy, Curriculum

The UNH College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) has been selected to participate in the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum –  a national program that helps colleges and universities learn how to thoughtfully and responsibly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching and learning.  

Throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, a cross-disciplinary team of CHHS faculty and staff will participate in online events and learning opportunities to help them develop and implement AI action plans for the college.    

AI is already reshaping healthcare and social services — from predictive tools in clinical settings to administrative automation in case management — making it essential for students to gain exposure to these technologies during their education.  

The CHHS team’s goals include:  

Building foundational knowledge about AI for faculty and students across programs, ensuring a clear and consistent understanding of what AI is and how it can ethically support health and human services.  

Developing practical strategies to bring AI into coursework in ways that align with CHHS programs.

Exploring real-world applications of AI in healthcare and social services so students can practice using the tools they will see in the field.  

The CHHS team taking part in the institute includes:  

Karen Collins, Team Lead

• Karen Collins – director of faculty development and team lead  
• Laura Gonnerman – chair of the department of communication sciences and disorders  
• Lisa Owen – clinical faculty in occupational therapy  
• Forrest Schwartz – lecturer in recreation Management and Policy  
• Marguerite Corvini – director of the Center for Digital Health Innovation  

“Our team is intentionally composed to reflect the diversity, scope, and instructional complexity of CHHS. We have assembled a cross-sectional group that spans faculty ranks and roles, drawing on a range of perspectives and areas of expertise essential for thoughtful and scalable AI integration,” Karen Collins says. At a time when articulating the value of higher education in advancing the healthcare and human services workforce is paramount, an intentional approach is needed to ensure students and faculty are prepared for the AI-driven workforce. We are motivated to take this proactive, system-wide approach to support curricular development, faculty expertise, and student learning across our programs.”