AI Resource Hub
Welcome to the HCCC Artificial Intelligence Resource Hub
Your go-to place for education and inspiration on the ethical and effective use of AI. Whether you’re a student, instructor, or staff member, you’ll find valuable resources to navigate the changing educational landscape.
These resources emphasize responsible AI use to ensure academic integrity remains
central to our mission of providing high-quality programs that promote student success.
By building shared best practices for AI, we can create an inclusive environment where
everyone can participate confidently.
AI Resources
HCCC has approved a new Governance Recommendation regarding including an Artificial Intelligence (AI) statement in your course syllabus. An AI usage statement in your syllabus promotes transparency by clarifying how AI can be used in your class. It sets expectations, reduces confusion, and helps students avoid mistakes. A clear statement builds trust and prepares students to use AI thoughtfully.
Here’s a collection of resources to help you explore how AI tools can help you learn and work. Think of AI as your partner; it can help you brainstorm ideas, organize information, create content, and more. The key is using it thoughtfully: AI isn’t a replacement for your creativity and critical thinking; it works best when you apply your expertise and judgment to each task. You’ll get the most out of using AI tools by learning to prompt effectively, evaluate the AI’s responses, and connect the insights you discover to your work.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education, changing how we teach, assess, and support students. This shift raises key questions for faculty: How do we build AI fluency for ourselves? How do we guide students toward critical, thoughtful use? And how do we balance human creativity with machine intelligence?
These resources provide fresh perspectives to help you navigate those questions. Explore course-ready ideas, strategies for teaching AI fluency, and new ways to think about assessment.
Welcome to the student section of the AI Resource Hub. We’re glad you’re here. Think of AI as your study sidekick. It can break down complex concepts into simple terms, create practice quizzes, and summarize dense readings so you can focus on what matters most.
But here’s the thing: AI is your helper, not your replacement. Keep taking notes, asking questions, and working with classmates; these human connections and critical thinking skills are irreplaceable. Remember that real learning comes from actively engaging, not just consuming answers.
How to use AI responsibly:
- Use AI to support, not replace, your work.
- Be original. Copying AI content is plagiarism.
- Double-check everything. AI isn't always right!
- Reflect on how and why you're using AI tools.
- Be transparent. Cite which tools and prompts you use.
- Adhere to the principle of Academic Integrity.
Ready to learn more about using AI responsibly? Check out these guides and then explore the tools & tutorials in the next section of the hub.
AI tools are transforming the way we learn, teach, and create. Platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, NotebookLM, Perplexity, and Copilot provide innovative ways to write, research, and think. However, they also raise important questions about authorship, critical thinking, and the role of technology in education.
This section encourages you to reflect on the tools you use and the reasons behind your choices. Here, you’ll find guides and tutorials exploring AI's educational opportunities and challenges, along with insights on equity, ethics, and best practices.
Working with AI means asking not just what it can do but what we should do.
AI is transforming how we learn and think. But with these new tools come big questions: How do we truly know what we know? Are we letting chatbots take over too much of our thinking? Is AI the end of thinking or the start of new ways to think together?
AI can be a powerful partner, but the partnership depends on us. Our creativity, curiosity, critical thinking, and ethical judgment keep the human perspective at the center of the conversation. AI may provide accurate answers, but we must ask the right questions about how we shape the future together.
AI for Educators Microcredential
The Center for Online Learning, in partnership with NJIT, is excited to offer AI for Educators, a self-paced online program designed to help you harness the power of AI in teaching
and academic work.
In just 5 to 6 hours, you’ll gain practical skills through three focused modules:
- Intro to AI in Education
- AI-Enhanced Instructional Practices
- AI for Administrative Efficiency
Delivered fully online on Canvas, the program lets you learn at your own pace. Complete all three modules to earn the AI for Educators digital badge from NJIT.
Enroll in the AI for Educators Online Program
Google Career Essentials AI Courses
We’re thrilled to offer two free self-paced AI courses from Google. Both courses take under 10 hours and give you hands-on experience with AI tools.
Google AI Essentials
Perfect for anyone, no experience needed. Learn the must-have AI skills to boost productivity,
write better prompts, and use AI responsibly while avoiding bias.
Google Prompting Essentials
Master the art of prompting in just five steps. Save time, simplify tasks, and build
a library of reusable prompts while keeping your AI use ethical and accurate.
Enroll in the Google Career Essentials Courses on Coursera by December 2027!
HCCC Faculty AI Workshops
Using AI Syllabus Statement Templates
HCCC now requires you to include an AI statement in your syllabus to establish clear
expectations for students.
Join this 1-hour workshop for:
- Quick demos of new syllabus templates
- Help writing your AI statement
- Idea-sharing with colleagues
You’ll leave with a ready-to-use AI syllabus statement.
Transforming Student Engagement Through AI
Enhance your teaching in this workshop on integrating AI into your courses.
Discover how to:
- Save time creating learning materials
- Supercharge your lessons with AI tools
- Engage students more effectively
Join us to see how AI can streamline your workflow and let you focus on what matters most: teaching.
Hudson County Community College is excited to launch the AI Curricular Innovation “Spark” Grants for the 2025–2026 academic year. These $1,000 mini-grants support faculty in exploring creative ways to bring AI into their teaching.
Whether working solo or as a team, awardees will design innovative instructional units that build AI knowledge, tools, and skills across disciplines—helping strengthen AI literacy for students and faculty.
Grant recipients will also share their projects with the HCCC community, contributing to a growing AI-powered teaching and learning hub.
Contact Information
Center for Online Learning
71 Sip Ave., L612
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4038
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