NATE SCOTT FINE-TUNES CU CONNECT PORTAL WITH AI ASSISTANCE Nate Scott, Assistant Director of Research and Reporting, used ChatGPT as a coding assistant during the development of CU Connect, a new portal that offers valuable information and services to alumni and donors. ChatGPT helped him generate and refine JavaScript for interactive features, speed up time-intensive development tasks, and troubleshoot technical challenges. He also used it to accelerate coding tasks, experiment with new ideas, and generate multiple solutions to technical challenges — making complex processes more efficient and approachable. Scott developed his AI skills through the workshops and webinars offered through Cedarville. He has found the conversations shared across campus especially valuable for generating ideas and understanding effective, ethical use cases. Scott emphasizes that effective use of AI depends on clear, intentional prompting; strong inputs lead to more efficient results, while vague prompts often slow the process down. Looking ahead, he sees AI as a valuable tool for idea generation, research, and analysis across his office. NEWSLETTER-WRITING GPT HELPS CAMPUS OFFICES COMMUNICATE Cedarville Marketing and Communications has created a custom GPT to help faculty and staff members across campus write announcements for Cedarville’s daily student and faculty/staff newsletters. The GPT reviews communication drafts and provides feedback on tone, clarity, structure, and audience alignment so writers can strengthen their own work. Guided by Cedarville’s core brand and voice, the GPT helps ensure that communications from around campus consistently reflect the University’s Christcentered mission and transformational student experience. Writers across campus use it to polish newsletter content so their messages are clear, consistent, and well-received. By offering clear, actionable recommendations, this tool helps teams create more engaging, on-brand content that resonates with the campus community. 14
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