California Community Colleges & AI in Education

California’s higher education system has been a beacon for access to quality education. Under the leadership of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, the state’s public community colleges have grown to offer a wide variety of programs, including online learning opportunities through the California Online Community College.

Introduction to AI and Education

One of the key components of this growth is the use of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The California Online Community College has even developed a Research and Development Unit to explore how technologies such as AI can help improve student success and streamline administrative processes. However, the evolving role of AI in education is now the subject of new legislation.

Understanding the New Legislation

The proposed bill would prohibit AI from replacing faculty in the delivery of academic instruction or regular interaction with students. Instead, AI will be allowed only as a support tool for faculty in areas such as course development, assessment, and tutoring. This ensures that the human connection between students and educators remains central to the learning experience.

Key Takeaway: While AI holds great potential in enhancing educational tools and resources, it is vital to ensure that human faculty remain the cornerstone of student learning. AI will be a tool that supports, not replaces, the valuable interactions between teachers and students.

What This Means for Students and Faculty

This legislation reflects concerns about the rapid advancement of AI technology and its potential impact on jobs, including those in education. By limiting AI’s role to supplemental tasks such as grading, tutoring, and course design, the bill ensures that faculty remain integral to the academic process.

At the same time, AI offers opportunities for personalized learning, better resource allocation, and data-driven insights into student performance. Faculty will have more tools at their disposal to enhance the educational experience without being replaced by automation.

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Last Updated November 20, 2024

Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education © 2025 by Ayah Malouhi, Tranum Kaur, Tasfia Tahiat is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0