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School for the Digital Future

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The School for the Digital Future (SDF) prepares students to thrive in an increasingly digital future. Design your own degree pathway and experience the digital future. Here you will master skills essential to the modern workplace to prepare for a job market that’s changing rapidly and unpredictably.

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Meet the team behind the School for the Digital Future at Boise State. Our experienced faculty and staff guide students through innovative, personalized degree pathways designed for the digital economy.

Our leadership team brings extensive expertise in digital competencies and AI literacy, interdisciplinary studies, career readiness and student success. Committed to academic excellence and workforce relevance, we guide students in navigating—and shaping—the future of work.

Faculty

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    Kelly Arispe

    Launch Director, School for the Digital Future; Faculty Lead, IDS; Professor of Spanish

    Kelly Arispe is the Launch Director of the School for the Digital Future at Boise State University, where she leads the development and implementation of the school’s strategic goals, fosters interdisciplinary partnerships and leads AI and digital literacy initiatives that prepare students for the future of work and life. A community-engaged scholar, she has led grant-funded projects across Idaho advancing open education, digital literacies and innovative teaching practices. She is a Spanish Professor and Applied Linguist in Computer-Assisted Language Learning with expertise in Open Practices, Teacher and Faculty Development in AI and Innovative Technology.

    Kelly Arispe is the Launch Director of the School for the Digital Future at Boise State University, where she leads the development and implementation of the school’s strategic goals, fosters interdisciplinary partnerships and leads AI and digital literacy initiatives that prepare students for the future of work and life. A community-engaged scholar, she has led grant-funded projects across Idaho advancing open education, digital literacies and innovative teaching practices. She is a Spanish Professor and Applied Linguist in Computer-Assisted Language Learning with expertise in Open Practices, Teacher and Faculty Development in AI and Innovative Technology.

  • Edward Ferrier

    Ed Ferrier

    Assistant Teaching Professor

    Ed is a philosopher, with teaching and research interests in the ethics and epistemology of AI. Particular areas of interest include: (1) how AI technologies are changing our perceptions of the value of a college education, (2) whether chatbots make human lives better and (3) the similarities and differences between AI-cognitive capacities (AI-thinking, AI-reasoning, AI-creation, etc.) and the human mind.

    Ed is a philosopher, with teaching and research interests in the ethics and epistemology of AI. Particular areas of interest include: (1) how AI technologies are changing our perceptions of the value of a college education, (2) whether chatbots make human lives better and (3) the similarities and differences between AI-cognitive capacities (AI-thinking, AI-reasoning, AI-creation, etc.) and the human mind.

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    Jennie Telleria

    Clinical Associate Professor and Program Director

    Jennie Telleria is an associate clinical professor and program director at the School for the Digital Future. With a background in computer design and a Master of Business Administration, she co-directs the Certificate of Innovation and Design and the Certificate of Content Production programs. Jennie’s teaching and program development emphasize human-centered problem-solving, critical thinking and the integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Beyond the classroom, Jennie is the co-founder of a creative consultancy, Against.

    Jennie Telleria is an associate clinical professor and program director at the School for the Digital Future. With a background in computer design and a Master of Business Administration, she co-directs the Certificate of Innovation and Design and the Certificate of Content Production programs. Jennie’s teaching and program development emphasize human-centered problem-solving, critical thinking and the integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Beyond the classroom, Jennie is the co-founder of a creative consultancy, Against.

  • Portrait of Mark Woychick

    Mark Woychick

    Clinical Assistant Professor; Director of Google Career Certificates and OnRamp Program

    Mark Woychick is a clinical assistant professor and founded and directs the Onramp, Google Career Certificates, and Making Big Ideas Happen programs. He has decades of experience building innovative programs for organizations of all sizes – from small businesses to Fortune 50 corporations. Mark is a certified Futures Thinker, Think Wrong Instigator, and a Certified Professional Facilitator through the International Association of Facilitators. 

    Mark Woychick is a clinical assistant professor and founded and directs the Onramp, Google Career Certificates, and Making Big Ideas Happen programs. He has decades of experience building innovative programs for organizations of all sizes – from small businesses to Fortune 50 corporations. Mark is a certified Futures Thinker, Think Wrong Instigator, and a Certified Professional Facilitator through the International Association of Facilitators. 

Staff

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