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<b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The following is sent on behalf of the AI Taskforce<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dr. Sal Attardo & Dr. Benton Pierce, Co-Chairs<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Invitation to Participate in Research Study on Generative AI Technology Perception<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(Please complete the survey by
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">September 15, 2023</span>) <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dear Faculty and Staff,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As part of the university’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI), I am excited to extend an invitation to you to take part in an important research
study aimed at exploring the perceptions and insights of our faculty and staff regarding generative AI technology.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Generative AI technology has been rapidly advancing and is influencing various aspects of our lives, including academia. Your valuable perspective as members
of our university community is crucial in shedding light on the implications and potential applications of this technology in an educational setting and could have a profound impact on the future integration and development of such technologies at A&M-Commerce.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Study Details:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Survey Link:
<a href="https://tamuc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0H5Hlq7tAWg4XWK">https://tamuc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0H5Hlq7tAWg4XWK</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Survey Length: Approximately 15-20 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Anonymity: Your responses will remain completely anonymous.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thank you for considering this invitation. Your expertise and time are greatly appreciated, and your contribution to this study will undoubtedly contribute
to the broader knowledge in the area of generative AI technology.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Vipa Bernhardt, PhD<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Associate Professor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Department of Health and Human Performance<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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