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AI Steering Committee

The AI Steering Committee guides the responsible and ethical use and adoption of AI at UNC Charlotte. Immediate priorities include gathering information, developing recommendations and shared practices, assessing technology capabilities, and planning comprehensive training programs.

Jesse Beauman, M.S.

Deputy CIO & Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enterprise Infrastructure
The Office of OneIT

jbeauman@charlotte.edu

Kiran Budhrani, ED.D.

Director of Teaching & Learning Innovation
Academic Affairs

kiranbudhrani@charlotte.edu

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Mike Carlin,PH.D.

Vice Chancellor for OneIT
Chief Information Officer
Chief University Innovation and Process Officer

The Office of OneIT

 Mike.Carlin@charlotte.edu

Katharina Findlater

Business Affairs Operations Manager
Business Affairs

kfindlat@charlotte.edu

Amy S. Kelso

Senior Associate General Counsel
Legal Affairs

 Amy.Kelso@charlotte.edu

Kaela Lindquist

Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Accountability & Conflict Resolution
Student Affairs

K.Lindquist@charlotte.edu

Beth Rugg

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Client Engagement
The Office of OneIT

Beth.Rugg@charlotte.edu

Deb Thomas, PH.D

Associate Vice Chancellor
Research

dthoma88@charlotte.edu

Leslie Zenk, PH.D.

Associate Provost and Chief of Staff
Academic Affairs

lzenk@charlotte.edu