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Georgetown organizes its university-wide AI initiative around a faculty steering committee and three input groups
A nine-member faculty steering committee will lead the university-wide effort, supported by input groups for research, teaching and pedagogy, and administration and operations.
Confirmed facts
Georgetown announced a university-wide artificial intelligence initiative on September 3 and described its organization on September 18. A nine-member faculty Steering Committee chaired by Andrew Sobanet will lead outreach and development of university principles.
Three input groups will support the committee: Research, Teaching and Pedagogy, and Administration/Operations. The committee will report monthly to the Faculty Senate as it works toward endorsement of Georgetown University Principles for AI Use in December 2026. Practical guidance remains targeted for spring 2027.
Why Hoyas.ai is following it
The initiative provides a useful organizing point for students, faculty, staff, and alumni trying to understand Georgetown’s evolving approach to AI. See the independent Hoyas.ai field guide for a fuller map of the announced process, public-interest landscape, and open questions.
Source note
This summary reflects Georgetown’s September 3 launch announcement and September 18 organization update. Committee membership and process details come from the Office of the President. Hoyas.ai is independent and does not speak for Georgetown University or predict the initiative’s decisions.