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Dear Wolves,

I’ve heard from some of you who have real questions about AI. How it’s being used at WestConn in learning, in creative work, in university communications, and in my own work as president. Some of you are excited about AI. Some of you are skeptical. Some have serious concerns. Some just aren’t sure what to think. You may be feeling all of these and more, or none. This complexity belongs in a university.

I’m hosting a series of small roundtable discussions open to any WestConn student who wants to show up, share a perspective, and listen. These are dialogue sessions, not decision-making meetings. I’m not coming with answers. I’m coming to hear yours.

A facilitator will join each session to help ensure every voice is heard and the conversation stays genuinely open. I believe the hardest questions deserve the most honest rooms. That’s what these are.

Sessions:

ÌýEachÌýsession is limited to 10 students. More sessions will be added if needed.

Sign up here:ÌýÌý(redirected to Google Form)

What to expect:

• A small-group conversation; not a presentation, not a town hall.
• Respect and honest engagement from everyone in the room, including me.
• Discussion and feedback, not decisions. This is about listening and learning together.
• Space to disagree, ask hard questions, and be heard.
• No wrong questions.

I’ve talked about the importance of relationships at WestConn. That means we show up for each other, especially when the conversation is hard. Student voice in these complex discussions is essential. This is just a start.

Jesse M. Bernal, Ph.D.
President
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