AI In the Classroom and Corporate Social Responsibility
AI In the Classroom and Corporate Social Responsibility Touro University
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Touro University Graduate School of Business Faculty Members Present at ACBSP 2024 Conference in Puerto Rico
Touro University Graduate School of Business faculty members Professor Charles Priolo and Dr. Gavin Goldstein (R) were invited to deliver presentations at the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) 2024 Conference in Puerto Rico.
The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility to Business Education
In his talk, “The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility to Business Education,” Dr. Goldstein, an expert in corporate social responsibility (CSR), discussed a challenging problem in the field. He emphasized the need for a specific definition of CSR, as businesses have entire departments dedicated to it, but academia lacks a clear understanding. This lack of clarity makes it difficult to study, teach, and advance the field. Dr. Goldstein highlighted the importance of defining CSR to drive progress in the business world.
A.I. Presentation Training Software’s Impact Upon Students
Professor Priolo delivered a speech titled “A.I. Presentation Training Software’s Impact Upon Students,” where he shared his experiments using AI in his public speaking class. He introduced the software program PitchVantage, which allows students to practice their public speaking skills privately. The program provides feedback on tonality, pace, and eye contact through a virtual audience. Professor Priolo presented his recent paper, which compared the results of a control group that solely relied on in-class presentations with an experimental group that used in-class presentations along with the software. The findings showed a statistically significant improvement in the experimental group. He also mentioned that 85% of his students preferred the combination approach of using PitchVantage and doing an oral presentation in front of the class.
Positive Impact and Collaboration
Both presentations attracted a large audience and sparked meaningful discussions. Dr. Goldstein expressed his satisfaction with the opportunity to exchange ideas and work towards a more precise definition of CSR. He emphasized the importance of implementing CSR in the business world and how academic conferences like ACBSP facilitate collaboration among experts to find solutions. Professor Priolo highlighted the benefits of meeting other experts and the value it brings to both the professors and the university. He emphasized the importance of staying informed about current business trends and showcasing the capabilities of Touro University Graduate School of Business.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
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SDG 4: Quality Education |
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SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth |
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SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure |
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SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals |
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Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The issues highlighted in the article are connected to SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets identified are:
– Target 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university.
– Target 8.2: Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labor-intensive sectors.
– Target 9.5: Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending.
– Target 17.16: Enhance the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in all countries, in particular developing countries.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The following indicators mentioned or implied in the article can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets:
– Indicator 4.3.1: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months.
– Indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita.
– Indicator 9.5.1: Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP.
– Indicator 9.5.2: Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants.
– Indicator 17.16.1: Number of countries reporting progress in multi-stakeholder development effectiveness monitoring frameworks that support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
These indicators can be used to measure progress towards the targets mentioned in the article.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
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SDG 4: Quality Education |
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SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth |
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SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure |
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