{"id":864,"date":"2026-06-29T10:24:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T14:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/provost\/?page_id=864"},"modified":"2026-07-13T11:01:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T15:01:04","slug":"critical-issues-in-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/academic-events\/critical-issues-in-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Frances Willson Thompson Critical Issues Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-columns-page-header is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Frances Willson Thompson Critical Issues Conference<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Generative AI in Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">March 7, 2024 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploreflintandgenesee.org\/listing\/university-of-michigan-flints-riverfront-conference-center\/871\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Riverfront Conference Center<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: Created by AI in Canva with the prompt \u201cGenerative AI conference at University of Michigan-Flint\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-866 size-large\" alt=\"generative ai graphics\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-in-Education-2048x1360-1-1024x680.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-in-Education-2048x1360-1-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-in-Education-2048x1360-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-in-Education-2048x1360-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-in-Education-2048x1360-1-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/06\/Generative-AI-in-Education-2048x1360-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#867c68\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-tappan-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/critical-issues-in-education\/speakers\/\">Keynote Speaker<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/critical-issues-in-education\/schedule\/\">Schedule of Events<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-puma-black-color has-ross-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/critical-issues-in-education\/our-benefactor\/\">Frances Willson Thompson | Our Benefactor<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/critical-issues-in-education\/photos-2024\/\">Event Photos<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-77c8454fee3d8c324c6f8b1727109261 wp-block-paragraph\">Illustrated by our conference website\u2019s AI-generated header picture, created with the power of \u2018AI by Canva,\u2019 Generative AI can be a dynamic and visionary tool that exemplifies the synergy between technology and education. It offers a compelling glimpse into a future where educators and students are not merely equipped but empowered to flourish in the face of ever-accelerating societal transformations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fc4d3f7ad8ccb9dc6c1809d728ffddf1 wp-block-paragraph\">Through this lens, we cordially invite you to the Frances Willson Thompson Critical Issues Conference on Generative AI. Our goal with this conference is to provide a platform to bring together visionaries, scholars and educators from around the world to critically consider the profound impact of Generative AI on education and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b762d3770f885f57425c2fc4347f6507 wp-block-paragraph\">We also encourage you to submit a proposal to present at the conference. Your insights and expertise will be invaluable in shaping the discourse on how Generative AI is reshaping the educational landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-f0551317200a57a4cfd52d43eb0d36ae wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to your active participation and the possibility of your proposal contributing to the stimulating discussions that will shape the future of education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Critical Issue AI\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KYdyhTbcb7M?start=8&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Schedule of Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(in-person conference only with no virtual option)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Time<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Events<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Location<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">8-8:30 a.m.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Breakfast<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">TBD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">8:30-9 a.m.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Opening Remarks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">TBD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">9 \u2013 9:45 a.m.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/critical-issues-in-education\/schedule\/#high-school-panel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High School Student Panel<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Expo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10 -10:45 a.m.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/critical-issues-in-education\/schedule\/#session-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interest Session #1<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Multiple<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">11 \u2013 11:45 a.m.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/critical-issues-in-education\/schedule\/#session-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interest Session #2<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Multiple<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12 \u2013 1:30 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Lunch \u2013 No scheduled events during this time<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">TBD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1:30 \u2013 2:15 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/critical-issues-in-education\/schedule\/#university-panel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University Student Panel<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Expo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2:30-3:15 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/critical-issues-in-education\/schedule\/#session-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interest Session #3<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Multiple<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3:30 \u2013 4:15 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/critical-issues-in-education\/schedule\/#session-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interest Session #4<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Multiple<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4:30 \u2013 5 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Social Reception<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Lobby<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5 \u2013 7 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dinner with Keynote<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Expo<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration for the Generative AI in Education is now closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Accommodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affordable overnight accommodations can be booked through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/housing\/contact-us\/\">UM-Flint Housing &amp; Residential Life at the Riverfront Conference Center<\/a> by calling <a href=\"tel:8104245660\">810-424-5660<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Hilton Garden Inn<\/strong>, located in downtown Flint at 110 W. 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For further information, contact Sheryl Champine at <a href=\"tel:8102339110\">810-233-9110<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:Sheryl.Champine@hilton.com\">sheryl.champine@hilton.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">For Additional Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about the conference or inquire about vendor space availability, contact <a href=\"mailto:jmudel@umich.edu\">jmudel@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/critical-issues-in-education\/covid-2023\/\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>Prior Year Conference<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frances Willson Thompson Critical Issues Conference Generative AI in Education March 7, 2024 | Riverfront Conference Center Photo Credit: Created by AI in Canva with the prompt \u201cGenerative AI conference at University of Michigan-Flint\u201d Illustrated by our conference website\u2019s AI-generated header picture, created with the power of \u2018AI by Canva,\u2019 Generative AI can be a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":0,"parent":825,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-864","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/864","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/37"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=864"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/864\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1391,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/864\/revisions\/1391"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/825"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=864"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}