AI for BU Staff

1) Learn to Prompt

Watch this 7-minute video to see our Executive Director, John Byers, walk through effective prompt creation.

Prompting Tips

Here are five tips to boost your prompt literacy and make AI work for you:

2) Review the AI Guidelines

Use AI responsibly and effectively in your role by following the recommendations on AI usage from AIDA Leadership.

3) Watch Event Recordings

AIDA regularly hosts events that invite staff to share their experiences with and questions about AI. These event recordings are about 90 minutes in length.

1/15 “Innovative Use of AI in Education”: This event started 2026 strong by showcasing a panel of administrative professionals who have leveraged AI in their daily roles. From thoughtful reflection tools to streamlining HR tasks, there are many ways BU staff are using AI. View the livestream (Access Password: Cv#3?NbG).

3/25 “AI in the Workplace with AIDA”: As part of the Staff Advisory Council’s Lift Off Series, this live-streamed, hybrid workshop covered responsible, practical use of generative AI in administrative work.  It featured AIDA guidelines, a live TerrierGPT demo, guided prompting exercises, and practice problems based on real needs at BU. View the livestream (Access Password: 3n0e.60w).

4) Take the AI at BU Certificate Course

AIDA, in collaboration with the Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning, has launched the AI at BU Student Certificate—a 4-hour, self-paced fully online course designed to introduce students, faculty, and staff to the fundamentals of AI and its responsible, ethical, and effective use in academic and professional settings. This certificate was developed in close collaboration with BU Virtual, BU’s online academic innovation unit. Submit this form to get access.

5) Get Started: Choose a Tool

Learn more about the GenAI tools available at BU and beyond, including BU’s own TerrierGPT. As you review your options, be aware of the following limitations: