BUILDING A COLLEGE FOR THE FUTURE

Preparing students for an AI-driven workforce requires innovation. Recognizing this opportunity, the University of South Florida created an interdisciplinary AI and cybersecurity college to equip students with necessary skills for rapidly evolving fields.

This case study covers how the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing was developed, including:

  • How USF secured buy-in and launched in less than two years.
  • The college’s unique hub-and-spoke model which empowers other colleges across the university. 
  • Best practices and lessons learned for designing a college that prepares students for career success.

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Explore the creation of a truly interdisciplinary college

The University of South Florida’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing is the first named college in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the convergence of AI and cybersecurity. This case study explores how it quickly progressed from concept to reality. 

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Expedited change

USF leveraged feedback, formed a task force and addressed concerns efficiently. Broad support and input enabled the college to launch in under two years.

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Innovative model

The college will serve as a true interdisciplinary hub. Its flat governance will drive research collaboration among colleges and units across the university.

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Forward-focused

Graduates of this college will be prepared for the workforce by creating and filling jobs. Students will be encouraged to experiment with new ideas and challenge the status quo.

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“We really want to push forward an entrepreneurship culture for our students. We want graduates to not only to be job seekers, but job creators.”

— USF Provost and Executive Vice President Prasant Mohapatra

 

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Hear more from USF's provost and other higher education leaders in this case study: A College for the Future. 

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