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Associated Press
20-03-2025
- Science
- Associated Press
ACHS Leads Innovation with AI Pitch Fest to Advance Learning
ACHS hosted its first AI Pitch Fest this February, a showcase of AI tools aimed at advancing learning, promoting engagement, and empowering students in class. 'This event wasn't just about technology—it was about ensuring that AI solutions enhance student learning, foster critical thinking, and uphold the educational values we stand for.' — ACHS CAO Dr. Tiffany Rodriguez PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 / / -- American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) hosted its first AI Pitch Fest on February 28, 2025, a showcase of AI tools aimed at enhancing learning, promoting engagement, and empowering students in the classroom. ACHS Chief Academic Officer Dr. Tiffany Rodriguez developed the AI Pitch Fest as part of the institution's AI for Community Engagement: Advancing Communication, Teaching, and Learning Initiative (ACE Initiative), a yearlong program designed to assess and leverage AI tools to directly enhance the student experience and foster community engagement through individualized and adaptive outreach The ACHS AI Pitch Fest showcased three AI tools designed to enhance student learning, Packback, Learnwise, and TimelyGrader. Staff, faculty, and student peer tutors were invited to participate and learn more about these tools. A keynote speaker, Mike Kentz of AI Literacy Partners, kicked off the Pitch Fest by sharing his approach to using AI in the classroom and insights on AI's role in the classroom and its connection to metacognition and deeper learning. The Pitch Fest also featured Nick Potkalitsky's rubric for assessing AI tools. Potkalitsky is an innovative educator developing AI-responsive instructional methods and approaches for today's schools. His rubric provides an evidence-based assessment tool that ensures AI tools are evaluated based on their ability to support critical thinking and authentic learning outcomes—not just their ability to generate responses. The ACHS AI Pitch Fest reinforced ACHS's focus on intentional AI adoption and commitment to faculty-driven decision-making, student success, and academic integrity as AI adoption grows. The institution is excited to explore more tools using the format with engagement across its community of learners. 'We created the AI Pitch Fest to take a close look at AI tools through a learning-first lens,' shared ACHS CAO Dr. Tiffany Rodriguez. 'This event wasn't just about technology—it was about ensuring that AI solutions enhance student learning, foster critical thinking, and uphold the educational values we stand for.' About ACHS Founded in 1978, ACHS has been at the forefront of integrative health education for nearly five decades. ACHS has a culture of early adoption of technology, offering fully online classes since 1999, and is continually assessing processes, platforms, and tools that promote learning and cultivate community. ACHS offers a range of on-demand CEs, micro-credentials, certificate, diploma, and degree programs in aromatherapy, herbal medicine, functional nutrition, wellness coaching, and complementary alternative medicine disciplines. As a Certified B Corporation® and People and Planet First Verified, ACHS is dedicated to advancing sustainable and ethical practices while preparing graduates for success in the evolving wellness workforce. For questions about this press release or to schedule an interview, please contact Tracey Abell at [email protected]. X LinkedIn YouTube TikTok Other Legal Disclaimer:
Associated Press
14-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ACHS Supports the Portland People and Planet First Showcase
ACHS proudly participated in the Portland People and Planet First Showcase, an event celebrating organizations prioritizing people and the planet over profit. 'We believe that organizations prosper when wellness is a central focus - for customers, employees, and across operations.' — Tracey Abell, ACHS President PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 / / -- American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) proudly participated in the Portland People and Planet First Showcase, an event celebrating organizations that prioritize people, the planet, and purpose over profit. ACHS joined fellow B Corps and People and Planet First Verified businesses in a night of community and collaboration to promote purchasing with impact. The Showcase was hosted by The Impact Collective, People and Planet First, and Place to B. As a Catalyst Sponsor of the Portland Impact Purchasing Pilot Program, ACHS was proud to join SAP, Port of Portland, and Prosper Portland, among others in showing our support for impact purchasing. This pilot brought together organizations committed to shared values that focus on social impact, environmental responsibility, and local economic support. Growing consumer demand for ethically sourced products and sustainable business models is fueling the rise in social enterprises, making sustainable products and partnerships more accessible. The Portland People and Planet First Showcase provided an opportunity to learn about businesses in the community committed to local, sustainable purchasing and investing in social enterprises. ACHS's Dean of Aromatherapy Amanda Lattin, Director of Partnerships Tiff Darwich, and President Tracey Abell took the opportunity to share how organizations can bring wellness to their workforce, bridging the connection between business sustainability and employee well-being. 'The Portland People and Planet First Showcase was an inspiring event that brought together businesses with shared values who are truly committed to making a difference through their products and services. We believe that organizations prosper when wellness is a central focus - from operations that consider the people they service to employee wellness programs, and purchasing with impact in mind,' shared Tracey Abell. About ACHS Since 1978, sustainability and community impact have been among our core values. ACHS has been a Certified B Corporation® since 2016 and achieved People and Planet First verification in 2024. ACHS specializes in online integrative health and wellness education, making wellness knowledge accessible to learners whether they are just learning about holistic health or ready to pursue a degree. Programs include on-demand CEs, micro-credentials, certificates, diplomas, and degree programs in aromatherapy, herbal medicine, functional nutrition, wellness coaching, and complementary alternative medicine disciplines. Connect with ACHS to learn more about how to get involved in sustainability and impact initiatives to promote wellness in your community. For questions about this press release or to schedule an interview, please contact Tracey Abell at [email protected]. X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TikTok Other Legal Disclaimer:
