University of St. Gallen Integrates AI into Educational Services, Merging Consulting and Digital Teaching Units
The University of St. Gallen (HSG) has undertaken a significant restructuring of its educational services by merging its educational consulting and digital teaching units, including the Media Lab, under a single umbrella. This integration aims to foster synergies and develop a holistic approach to faculty support, particularly in response to the evolving landscape shaped by artificial intelligence (AI). The university is actively engaging with this merger to ensure that the combined expertise and services are closely interlinked. The initiative includes offering insights into their portfolio of digital tools and services, as well as upcoming pilot programs, all aligned with the new HSG competency framework. A key focus is building a cross-institutional AI literacy community to anticipate and address current and future demands on teaching, thereby deriving needs-based services. This strategic move reflects a proactive stance on how educational institutions can adapt and innovate in an era where AI is increa...
