AI and the Workforce: What Changes, What Stays Human

During this interactive, one-hour virtual session, national AI expert Dr. Robert Clougherty will lead us we explore a reality that is already here:

AI changes work—not just tools.

This session will explore how AI can support workforce resilience through capacity planning, skills mapping, hiring/onboarding copilots, and job redesign. We’ll also talk candidly about workload re-slicing: what shifts to AI, what becomes more human, and how to support staff through change without burnout or turnover.

If your organization is trying to increase capacity without increasing headcount, this session should offer both language and frameworks you can use immediately.

We’ll explore questions such as:

• How do we determine capacity, assess skills, and redesign jobs in the AI age?
• Where are you already seeing role drift (expected work changing faster than job descriptions)?
• What would it look like to treat AI as a workforce strategy—not just a software rollout?

We hope you’ll join us for a grounded discussion on people, roles, and the organizational changes that make AI adoption sustainable.

Agenda:

• In the News
  A quick look at AI headlines and what they might mean for higher ed.
• Topic Presentation
  A short, organization-facing frame on the month’s theme (no deep tech dives required).
• Question of the Month
  Guided discussion where you share what’s happening (or not happening yet) at your organization.
• Latest from AFIT
  Updates, resources, and opportunities from the broader AFIT community.

Who's Invited: 

AFIT's AI Community of Practice is a collaborative space where higher education professionals can share, learn, and explore how AI is transforming higher education. (You don't have to have a technical background to participate in this community.)

• AFIT community members can attend for free using the AFIT Community Member ticket. 
• Non-Members: If you aren't an AFIT member, you can access this event by registering for the Guest ticket.