Event Steering Committee and Champions
Provost’s Office Initiative
AI Exploration Day is a strategic initiative of the Office of the Provost, reflecting NJIT’s commitment to preparing students for a world shaped by artificial intelligence. The Provost’s Office provides institutional leadership, oversight, and direction to ensure the success of this university-wide event.
Event Champions
Event Champions are senior administrators who have committed their units to support AI Exploration Day and ensure cross-campus alignment. Their leadership signals the importance of this initiative for NJIT’s mis
Pelesko, John
Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs
View ProfileHaggerty, Blake
Interim Vice President of Information Services and Technology
View ProfilePayton, Jamie
Dean, Ying Wu College of Computing
View ProfileBoger, Marybeth
Senior Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
View ProfileChrist, Andrew
Senior Vice President of University Operations
View ProfileKelly, Alan
Senior Vice President of Advancement
View ProfileAI Exploration Day Steering Committee
The Steering Committee guides the overall vision, content, and logistics for AI Exploration Day. This group oversees the event’s structure, coordinates with units across NJIT, and ensures that academic, operational, and community goals are met. The Steering Committee is responsible for developing the agenda, securing speakers, aligning campus resources, and providing direction to all working groups.
Committee Members
Barton, Jamy
Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, Academic Affairs
View ProfilePopp, Coleen
Senior Director, Events and Engagement
View ProfileHaggerty, Blake
Interim Vice President of Information Services and Technology
View ProfileBoger, Marybeth
Senior Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
View ProfilePayton, Jamie
Dean, Ying Wu College of Computing
View ProfileBandelt, Matthew
Associate Professor
Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies
View ProfileOur goal is to plan and deliver AI Exploration Day with transparency, collaboration, and shared ownership across the NJIT community. This page will continue to be updated as roles, teams, and contributors are confirmed.