Coe College has partnered with the Google AI for Education Accelerator to provide artificial intelligence tools and training to students.
The partnership will give Coe students access to Gemini Pro, NotebookLM and Veo, as well as career certificates and short courses.
“This is similar to how AI is being used in professional settings – with intentionality,” Coe President David Hayes said in a release. “We strive to prepare students for the workplace, and knowing how to responsibly utilize AI to perform valuable tasks more efficiently and effectively can give Coe students a leg up.”
Students will use AI in Guided Learning mode, a function within Gemini Pro that guides them with questions and step-by-step support rather than providing direct answers. Google developed the mode in collaboration with students, educators, researchers and learning experts.
Using Gemini 2.5 Pro, students can work through math problems, structure arguments, start essays, prepare for tests and get homework help. Coe’s Center for Creativity, Careers & Community will help facilitate student access to the resources.
“Faculty across all disciplines have begun to factor AI use, as well as its challenges and limitations, into their course design,” Coe College Provost Angela Ziskowski said. “To be able to utilize AI effectively is an emerging skill that will have applications everywhere, and we want our students to be prepared.”
Coe College will offer AI-focused courses in the spring term, including “AI in the Business World” through the Stead Department of Business Administration and Economics and “K-12 Teacher Training for AI” for education majors.
“Utilizing this technology builds practical skills students will need for high-paying careers today and tomorrow,” Mr. Hayes said. “By collaborating with industry leaders like Google, we are ensuring our students have the resources they need to innovate and succeed while fostering a spirit of innovation on campus.”
