Business School Artificial Intelligence Committee

Meet the Committee

The BSAIC is made up of dedicated faculty and staff who enthusiastically lead and support the exciting implementation of AI in our school.

Members

• Elisabeth Alexander, Program Manager
• Josie Burks, Instructional Assistant Professor of Management
• Sumali Conlon, Associate Professor of Management Information Systems
• Violetta Davydenko, Instructional Assistant Professor of Finance
• Wesley Dickens, Director of Career Services
• Frank Estrada, Multimedia Specialist III
• Christopher Fisher, Instructional Assistant Professor of Management
• Ralph Hamilton, Instructional Associate Professor of Management
• Sam Hammoud, Director of Operations and IT Services
• Delvin Hawley, Senior Associate Dean Emeritus
• Addison House, Academic Advisor
• Carla Rego, Instructional Assistant Professor of Business Analytics
• Ken Johnson, Endowed Chair of Real Estate and Professor of Finance
• Joel Jordan, Technical Specialist II
• Jamison Posey, Instructional Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
• Matt Shaner, Instructional Assistant Professor of Marketing
• Sital Sigh, Project Manager II
• Nicholas Sullivan, School of Business Fellow and Assistant Professor of Marketing
• Carrie Wigley, Instructional Assistant Professor of Business Communication
• Da Xu, School of Business Faculty Fellow and Assistant Professor of Marketing
• Abigail Yuan, Admissions Counselor

Subcommittees

1. Industry
   • The Industry Subcommittee focuses on building meaningful connections between academia and the evolving world of business and technology. This group works to identify emerging AI trends, strengthen partnerships with industry leaders, and create opportunities for collaboration through guest speakers, internships, workshops, and applied projects. By aligning academic initiatives with real-world needs, the subcommittee helps ensure students and faculty remain informed, relevant, and prepared for the future of work.
2. Student
   • The Student Subcommittee advocates for student engagement, accessibility, and innovation in AI-related learning experiences. Its mission is to support students through events, networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The group also helps identify student interests and needs, ensuring that AI initiatives remain inclusive, practical, and beneficial for learners across a variety of business disciplines and skill levels.
3. Teaching
   • The Teaching Subcommittee is dedicated to advancing effective, ethical, and innovative AI integration in the classroom. This group supports faculty by exploring teaching strategies, curriculum development, classroom tools, and best practices for incorporating AI into business education. The subcommittee encourages collaboration among instructors while promoting learning experiences that prepare students to think critically, adapt responsibly, and engage confidently with emerging technologies.
4. Research & Credibility
   • The Research & Credibility Subcommittee focuses on promoting thoughtful, evidence-based exploration of artificial intelligence within business education and practice. This group supports research initiatives, evaluates emerging AI tools and methodologies, and encourages ethical standards, transparency, and academic integrity. By fostering credible scholarship and informed discussion, the subcommittee helps position the institution as a trusted voice in the responsible advancement of AI.

Message from the BSAIC President

"Our goal is simple: every Ole Miss Business graduate should be ready to lead in an AI-driven world."

Sam Hammoud

Director of Operations and IT Services

• shammoud@olemiss.edu
• 662-915-5544