Faculty transformation followed four themes: fear shifting to curiosity, desire for ethical clarity, inclusive design as equity amplifier, and evolution from gatekeepers to guides¶

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q2 i? Thematic analysis of surveys, reflections, artifacts and capstone projects revealed a transformation from fear-based resistance toward confident pedagogical innovation across four interconnected themes. → John Chick 2026

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John Chick 2026¶

John Chick, Laura Morello and Stephanie Staffey. (2026). From fear to innovation: a case study of transformative faculty development for ethical AI integration in higher education. International Journal for Educational Integrity. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40979-026-00225-x

q2 · i? · qualitative · r2

Qualitative thematic analysis (Braun and Clarke six-phase approach, NVivo-supported) of session artifacts, surveys, reflections and field notes from ten participants. The article identifies the four themes; no effect sizes apply to this qualitative finding.

"Analysis of participant experiences revealed a systematic transformation process that unfolded across four interconnected themes. Rather than isolated changes, these themes represent aspects of a holistic evolution in faculty understanding of their role in an AI-augmented educational landscape."

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