Old Dominion University continues to lead AI (AI) with the launch of Monarchmind, a safe, university-remaining AI platform specially designed for faculty and staff. Built to support productivity while prioritizing privacy, security and ethical AI use, Monarchmind offers a controlled AI environment tailored to the unique needs of higher education.
“The launch of Monarch Mind is a critical moment on Old Dominion University’s journey to becoming a national leader in AI innovation,” said President Brian O. Hempphil. – Edge technology that enhances research, education and operations while maintaining the highest standards of security and ethical responsibility. Monarchmind is more than just an AI interface. This is a testament to our commitment to preparing our monarch community for an AI-driven future, with a vision that focuses on ODU forward. ”
As AI rapidly transforms industry, higher education has an important opportunity to responsibly harness its potential. Monarchmind was designed to help faculty and staff integrate AI into their daily operations without compromising security or ethical standards. Unlike public AI tools, Monarchmind operates within a closed university management system, which keeps data encrypted and securely stored within the ODU infrastructure. By providing access to powerful AI tools, faculty and staff can enhance learning, research and operations while supporting institutional values.
“Monarch Mind serves as a key step in Odu’s commitment to innovation,” said Nina Rodriguez Gonser, Vice President of Digital Transformation and Technology. “The platform empowers faculty and staff with safe, cutting-edge AI tools that streamline workflows, increase productivity and enrich the academic experience. This is past the beginning of ODU’s AI journey. I look forward to how the community will leverage this transformative technology.”
By integrating basic AI models into a responsible mission-driven framework, Monarchmind supports ODU security, integrity and academic excellence while exploring the possibilities of AI, with faculty and staff. It enables.
“Monarchmind is built with the unique challenges and opportunities of higher education in mind,” said Dr. Chrysoula Malogianni, Vice President of Digital Innovation. “We don’t just adopt AI. We shape a way to responsibly integrate into education, research and university businesses. Monarchmind is a way for faculty and staff to innovate with confidence. It provides a structured, ethical AI environment that enables it to be.”
Monarchmind is part of ODU’s broader AI strategy, with initiatives such as the AI Teaching Fellows program, the Centennial Cluster Hiring Initiative and research projects focusing on coastal resilience, healthcare, maritime operations and cybersecurity. Included. These initiatives position ODU as a pioneer in AI-driven transformation in higher education.
With Monarchmind, ODU not only embraces AI, but also sets new standards for ethical and strategic use to ensure that faculty and staff are strong, responsible and accessible to advanced AI tools. It’s there. Teachers and staff can begin exploring Monarchmind using their Midas ID at Monarchmind.odu.edu.
