Announcing a new teaching initiative: the GenAI Teaching Enablement Project
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly reshaping university education—what we teach, how students learn, and how we assess learning. As students increasingly arrive at Waterloo having already integrated GenAI into their academic work, the need for thoughtful, institution-wide leadership has never been more urgent.
To support this evolving landscape, the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Academic (AVPA), in partnership with the new Integrated Teaching Support Unit (ITSU), is launching the GenAI Teaching Enablement Project. This initiative will equip instructors and academic leaders with the tools, resources, and community needed to engage GenAI productively and responsibly in teaching and learning.
The project includes:
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A cross-campus steering committee and project team that will identify and mobilize promising practices for integrating GenAI into program design, course development, delivery, and assessment.
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A new Teaching and Learning AI Fellowship competition, offering two tiers of funding and support for instructors ready to innovate and lead in this space.
Tier 1 Fellows (5 awards) will receive up to $20,000 in funding, a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, dedicated co-op student support, and ongoing mentorship and consultation from ITSU staff. Tier 2 Fellows (20 awards) will receive a Copilot license, access to co-op support for testing and feedback, and opportunities to engage in communities of practice. All Fellows will be supported in sharing their work and advancing knowledge mobilization across campus.
Learn more about the project, fellowship tiers, eligibility, and how to apply in the full announcement. Fellowship applications are due by April 10, 2026, by 11:59pm EST.