Cranford, NJ – UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, has launched a pilot with Wisdom Circuits, a New Jersey based education technology company that developed an AI-powered learning platform for higher education. The initiative will explore how artificial intelligence can enhance academic support, strengthen students’ critical thinking skills, and prepare them for an increasingly AI-enabled workforce.
Four UCNJ faculty members representing the College’s STEM, Social Sciences, Business, and History Divisions will integrate the platform into selected courses. Participating faculty will receive professional development and implementation support as they explore how the tool can complement instruction and provide students with personalized, course-specific academic assistance.
The platform uses faculty-approved course materials to ensure its guidance remains aligned with course content and learning outcomes. Rather than simply providing answers, it encourages students to think through problems, explore concepts, and develop deeper understanding through guided questioning. Faculty remain central to the learning process, ensuring AI is used in ways that support student learning and uphold academic integrity.
“Artificial intelligence is changing the workplace and the skills employers expect,” said UCNJ President Dr. Margaret M. McMenamin. “Our responsibility is to prepare students to enter the workforce ready to use these technologies, think critically, solve problems, and continually adapt as their careers evolve. This initiative allows us to explore how AI can strengthen student learning and prepare graduates for the demands of a changing workforce, while keeping faculty expertise and guidance at the center.”
“The promise of AI in education lies in helping students become stronger, more independent thinkers,” said Peter Kraft, Co-Founder of Wisdom Circuits. “We’re proud to partner with UCNJ to put that principle into practice, giving students personalized support that challenges them to ask better questions, work through complex ideas, and build confidence in their own reasoning. With faculty guiding the experience, this pilot will explore how AI can deepen learning and strengthen the judgment students need in the classroom and throughout their careers.”
The pilot advances UCNJ’s broader strategy to integrate AI responsibly into teaching and learning, student success initiatives, and institutional operations. The College is focused on equipping students with AI literacy, critical thinking skills, technical fluency, and adaptability so they can use these technologies effectively and responsibly. The pilot will help faculty assess the platform’s potential to strengthen learning and deliver more personalized academic support. The initiative builds on UCNJ’s growing investment in AI, including its participation in the National Applied AI Consortium Institutional Mentorship Program and the appointment of its inaugural Dean of AI Innovation. Together, these efforts reflect a commitment to preparing students not only to leverage emerging technologies, but also to develop the critical thinking, judgment, and ethical awareness needed to use them responsibly.
About UCNJ
UCNJ is a public comprehensive community college that provides quality, affordable, accessible educational programs to the greater Union County region. It is the first of New Jersey’s 18 two-year colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College offers a wide variety of academic programs and extracurricular activities. UCNJ provides many experiential learning opportunities, including access to the Bloomberg Business Center, Innovation Center, and Student Research Lab. Additionally, students at UCNJ attend one of the top community colleges in the country as designated by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. To learn more about UCNJ, visit www.ucc.edu.
About Wisdom Circuits
Wisdom Circuits is an AI-supported learning platform that provides personalized, course-aligned academic support while developing and measuring critical thinking and academic understanding. To learn more about Wisdom Circuits, visit wisdomcircuits.com.