With the rapidly evolving environment and broad impact on many university functions, the work to advance artificial intelligence (AI) ethically and responsibly at the University of Saskatchewan is overseen by the President's Executive Committee and led by the provost and vice-president academic.

Applying a cross-structural approach, the associate provost teaching innovation and strategic initiatives co-ordinates this work with leadership from the University Library, the Gwenna Moss Teaching and Learning Centre, Information and Communications Technology, and the Office of the Vice-President Research. Together, these units facilitate strategic alignment and advance a human-centered, principles-based approach across the institution.

AI Horizons Expert Forum

The university established the AI Horizons Expert Forum to monitor and advise on emerging AI developments and recommend how the university can prepare for the opportunities and challenges associated with AI. The forum operated from September 2025 to July 2026.

Members

Steven Rayan  

Arts & Science: Mathematics & Statistics (co-chair)

Nancy Turner  

Teaching Innovation and Strategic Initiatives (co-chair)

Francis Bui 

Engineering: Electrical & Computer Engineering 

 Jim Clifford 

Arts & Science: History 

Andrew Denton  

Arts & Science: School for the Arts  

Chris Gaschler 

Information and Communications Technology

Mel Hamilton  

Education: Jane and Ron Graham SoTL Center

Ben Hoy   

Arts & Science: History 

Soo Kim   

Medicine: School of Rehabilitation Science  

Dwight Newman 

Law 

Mrigank Rochan 

Arts & Science: Computer Science 

Rachel Sargeant-Jenkins  

University Library   

Julita Vassileva   

Arts & Science: Computer Science  

Hassan Vatanparast   

School of Public Health   

Heather Wilson  

VIDO: Science Management

Jason Hlady

Information and Communications Technology

AI Task Force

The university's AI principles and guidelines were developed by an interdisciplinary task force established by the provost and vice-president academic. The task force operated from January to August 2024 and was mandated to:

  • conduct research,
  • consult with stakeholders, and
  • advance the development of institutional principles, guidelines, and processes for AI use by researchers, students, faculty, and administration and support services.