Introduction to the AI Special Edition Themed Issue

Abstract

This special AI-themed issue of the Impacting Education Journal examines the integration of generative artificial intelligence into EdD programs following the release of ChatGPT in 2022. This collection of articles explores three main themes: student use of AI in dissertation writing and research, faculty perspectives on AI integration, and institutional perspectives on AI's future impact on EdD programs. The articles investigate how students utilize generative AI tools for research assistance, how faculty develop frameworks for responsible AI implementation, and how institutions navigate the broader implications of generative AI use, including academic integrity and epistemic shifts. This very relevant and timely set of articles provides practitioners with guidance on current issues related to adapting to the use of generative AI in doctoral education.