Pioneer in Integrating AI Into Leadership Education To Speak at Scranton

A pioneer in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into leadership education, Dan Jenkins, Ph.D., has been at the forefront of leveraging generative AI tools like ChatGPT to transform teaching and learning. On Tuesday, April 14 he will present "Keeping the Student in the Loop: Ethics, Critical Thinking and Human Judgement in the Age of AI" at 11:30 in the Pearn Auditorium, room 228 Brennan Hall at The University of Scranton.

Dr. Jenkins, a professor of leadership and organizational studies at the University of Southern Maine, is recognized through his certificate in teaching with AI, webinars, workshops and frequent conference panels guiding educators to navigate AI's role in leadership development.

An award-winning international speaker and facilitator, Dr. Jenkins has engaged thousands of leadership educators, scholars, students and professionals worldwide. His talks blend theoretical insight with practical strategies, offering actionable approaches to creating personalized, impactful leadership development experiences enhanced by technology.

His leadership roles include serving as co-founder of the International Leadership Association's (ILA) Leadership Education Academy, past chair of the ILA Leadership Education Member Community, vice-chair of the Collegiate Leadership Competition, co-lead of the Association of Leadership Educators' Teaching and Pedagogy/Andragogy Focus Area Network, and associate editor of the Journal of Leadership Studies. He is also co-host of The Leadership Educator Podcast.