College of DuPage Joins Google AI for Education to Advance Campus AI Literacy
College of DuPage will expand access to artificial intelligence across campus through a new collaboration with Google for Education. The goal is straightforward: build practical AI literacy so students, faculty, and staff can work smarter and prepare for a changing job market.
What the collaboration includes
- No-cost access to Gemini for Education™ and NotebookLM™ for students, faculty, and staff.
- Private, secure use of Google's AI tools to support learning, research, and creativity.
- Campus-wide rollout beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Why this matters for educators and leaders
This move is about real skills, not hype. By bringing industry-grade AI into courses and operations, COD gives its community hands-on experience with tools already used in the workplace. That experience translates into stronger teaching, faster workflows, and graduates who are ready to contribute on day one.
How students will use it
- Coursework support: outlining, drafting, and refining assignments with structured guidance.
- Research: summarizing sources, comparing viewpoints, and organizing notes with NotebookLM.
- Career preparation: practicing interview questions, building portfolios, and exploring job-specific use cases.
How faculty and staff can apply it
- Instructional design: draft syllabi, lesson plans, rubrics, and formative checks for understanding.
- Course materials: generate examples, case prompts, and scaffolds for diverse learners.
- Assessment support: create question banks, variations, and quick feedback outlines.
- Collaboration: summarize meetings, propose next steps, and keep shared docs organized.
- Operations: streamline communications, draft policy updates, and build first-pass reports.
"Google for Education is proud to partner with College of DuPage on this important expansion of learning tools for students, faculty, and staff," said Steven Butschi, Director of Education Go-to-Market, North America. "This collaboration reflects our shared belief that generative AI, when implemented responsibly, can enhance creativity, personalize learning, and prepare learners for the future. We're excited to see how Gemini for Education will support the College's mission and inspire a new generation of innovators."
Where these skills apply
- Healthcare
- Business
- Manufacturing
- Information Technology
- Education
- Arts
About College of DuPage
College of DuPage is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and serves more than 28,000 students each term. It is the largest public community college in Illinois, granting seven associate degrees and offering 170+ career and technical certificates across 50+ areas of study.
About Google for Education
Google for Education is a portfolio of products and services built to empower educators and students. The focus is on effective, collaborative learning with strong security, simple management, and broad accessibility.
Next steps for education teams
- Identify 2-3 pilot courses or departments for early adoption in 2026-2027.
- Set clear guidelines for responsible use, academic integrity, and data privacy.
- Offer brief PD sessions so faculty and staff can test Gemini for Education and NotebookLM with real workflows.
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