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Preparing Higher Education for an AI-Enhanced Future

Thursday Breakfast Roundtables

Table 1: Beyond ChatGPT: Building Inclusive, Accessible Classrooms Through Responsible Use of Generative AI-Driven Assistants

Thursday, January 22, 2026

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM East Coast USA Time

Location: Marquis Salon 5 - Level M2

Primary Presenter(s)

Noel Bezette-Flores

Chief Wellness and Compliance Officer, Student Affairs & Campus Diversity
San Diego State University
San Diego, California, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

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Luis Perez

Lead IT Support Specialist
San Diego State University
Jonathan Ramirez

Director, Student Disability Services
San Diego State University, United States

As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become embedded in core instructional technologies, institutions face a critical question: How can we harness AI’s potential while upholding our commitments to accessibility, inclusion, and human-centered pedagogy? This interactive seminar will share a faculty-facing toolkit and pilot program developed to support the responsible implementation of Zoom AI Companion.

Participants will explore strategies for utilizing AI-generated summaries, captions, and multilingual support to enhance student learning, particularly for those with disabilities or language-based needs. Drawing from Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility policy frameworks, presenters will offer hands-on tools and implementation insights grounded in equity and pedagogical integrity.