Associate Professor Christian Turner visited the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs in Tbilisi, Georgia, to train faculty and staff in artificial intelligence and help develop a framework for governing AI policy and usage at the university, according to a May 28 announcement. The visit was part of a week-long trip made possible by the University Capacity Building Program, which is administered by American Councils for International Education and funded by the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi.
Turner’s work focused on equipping university personnel with knowledge about artificial intelligence applications as well as assisting in formulating institutional guidelines for its responsible use. The training sessions aimed to support faculty and staff as they adapt to new technologies impacting higher education environments.
The University of Georgia School of Law, where Turner serves as associate professor, has been recognized for its achievements in advocacy competitions at both national and regional levels; it also supports experiential learning through 18 clinics and externships while maintaining high graduate employment rates. The school provides access to extensive resources via the Alexander Campbell King Law Library and has been ranked No. 22 by U.S. News & World Report while also being recognized for value by National Jurist, according to the official website.
The law school serves a diverse student body with strong academic profiles and focuses on redefining excellence in national public legal education through superior teaching and community service, according to the official website.
