19th Conference on Clinical Education

Dr. Ashley Dockens is a dynamic academic leader at Lamar University serving as Assistant Provost of Academic Innovation & Quality Assurance and Associate Dean of Policy and Procedure in the College of Graduate Studies. In these roles, she designs and implements policies that drive academic excellence and compliance across the institution. As the leader of all university AI initiatives, Dr. Dockens ensures ethical and effective integration of artificial intelligence into academic programs and university initiatives. Her expertise has established her as a regular speaker on generative AI at state, national, and international venues. She chairs the AI Taskforce for the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, an international accreditor, while also serving on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Learning Technologies Advisory Council and the Texas Department of Information Resources AI User Group. Dr. Dockens extends her influence beyond her institution by assisting universities both within the Texas State University System and nationally/internationally with faculty and administrator AI training. She further provides consultation on AI policy and guidance development across higher education. Previously, she served as Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement, promoting innovative teaching practices, and directed the Doctor of Audiology program as an Associate Professor of Audiology. Throughout her varied roles, Dr. Dockens demonstrates an unwavering commitment to advancing higher education through transformative leadership.