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ITC President's Summit

The Future of Online Learning and Artificial Intelligence at Community Colleges

Join community college presidents and vice presidents from across the nation for an exclusive summit dedicated to shaping the future of online learning and artificial intelligence in higher education. Hosted by the Instructional Technology Council (ITC), an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), this inaugural event will foster high-level discussions on strategic innovation, workforce alignment, and the evolving digital landscape in community colleges.

Keynote Speaker: Scott Van Pelt

Co-author of The Great Upheaval, Higher Education's Past, Present, and Uncertain Future, Scott Van Pelt will provide thought-provoking insights into how AI and technological shifts are transforming education, work, and society. His keynote will challenge attendees to rethink traditional models of online education, examining how adaptive learning, automation, and AI-powered tools can enhance student engagement, improve learning outcomes, and expand access to education at scale.

Event Details

Dates: May 19–20, 2025

Location: Northern Virginia Community College

Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center

8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003-3723

Program Agenda

Click on each day to view the detailed agenda.

+ Day 1: Monday, May 19, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

9:00 - 9:10 am	Opening Remarks Anne Kress, President, Northern Virginia Community College
9:10 – 9:15 am	ITC Welcome and Keynote Introduction Carol Spalding, President, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
9:15 - 10:00 am	AI Comes to Campus: Leveraging Technology to Meet the Needs of the New Learner Scott Van Pelt, Director of Research & Faculty Affairs, University of Pennsylvania
10:00 - 10:30 am	Presentation on Online and AI Data Jennifer Lerner, Senior Director, Research Discovery & Design, EAB
10:30 - 10:45 am	Break
10:45 - 11:30 am	The Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE) Report Mark McCormack, Senior Director of Analytics and Research at EDUCAUSE
11:30 am – 12:15 pm	Jobs for the Future's Center for Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work Alex Swartsel, Managing Director, Insights, Jobs for the Future (JFF)
12:15 – 1:00 pm	Networking Lunch
1:00 - 1:30 pm	Voices from the Classroom: Faculty Perspectives on the Future of Online Education and AI Jenny Billings, Program Chair, Associate in Arts, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Bhavani Kola, Department Chair, Mathematics, Tarrant County College-Connect Campus
1:30 – 2:00 pm	Fireside Chat with Scott Van Pelt Scott Van Pelt, Director of Research & Faculty Affairs, University of Pennsylvania Cynthia Pascal, Associate Vice President of eLearning, Northern Virginia Community College
2:00 – 2:20 pm	Watching Washington: Advocacy and Policy Impact for Community Colleges David Baime, Senior Vice President for Government Relations, American Association of Community Colleges
2:20 – 2:50 pm	Shaping the Future of Online Learning and Artificial Intelligence ITC Board Member
2:50 – 3:05 pm	Break
3:05 - 3:30 pm	Complete College America: Using AI and Online Learning to Close Equity Gaps Karen Vignare, Vice President for Digital Transformation for Student Success, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
3:30 – 3:50 pm	Building A Culture of Trust and Innovation: Enhancing Academic Integrity Through AI-Powered Assessment Tools Paul Morales, Chief Information Security Officer, Honorlock
3:50 - 4:10 pm	Pulling Back the Curtains on Ethical and Pedagogical AI Iain Atkinson, Chief Revenue Officer, Packback
4:10 – 5:00 pm	Innovation in Action: Shaping the Future of AI and Online Education Carol Spalding, President, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Carlos Morales, President, Tarrant County Community College- Connect Campus Fred Lokken, Chair of the Business, History, and Political Science Department, Truckee Meadows Community College Eun-Woo Chang, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer, Northern Virginia Community College
5:00 pm	End of Day

+ Day 2: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Accommodations

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Registration Information

General Registration: $300
Registration + Institutional Membership: $820

What's Included?

Full access to all sessions
Lunch on Monday
Coffee breaks and snacks throughout

Travel

Located just outside Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia Community College is easily accessible, with two major airports—Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)—providing convenient travel options for visitors.

Attendees are responsible for booking their own travel accommodations.

Parking

Free parking in Student Lots 11 and 12.