Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Barbara Gonzalez
Gonzalez, Barbara
Accounting Faculty and Division Chair for Business & Computing Studies
Barbara Gonzalez is an Accounting Faculty member and the Division Chair for Business & Computing Studies at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, bringing over 20 years of higher education experience and a decade of public accounting practice to her role. A Certified Public Accountant, she holds a BBA in Accounting and an MBA in Accounting and Finance, and previously specialized in accounting information systems while working in a CPA firm. In addition to teaching accounting as Residential Faculty, Barbara serves as Co-Principal Investigator on an Artificial Intelligence grant, contributing to innovative initiatives within the division and the broader college community.
Sessions:
[5832] The Human Side of AI: Durable Skills Every Technical Student Needs
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
As artificial intelligence transforms technical careers, durable skills, such as communication, critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, and ethical decision-making, are becoming essential for student success. This session helps career and technical educators understand what durable skills are, why they matter in an AI-driven workforce, and how to intentionally integrate them into technical coursework without sacrificing content rigor. Participants will explore practical strategies, classroom examples, and assessment ideas that make durable skills visible and teachable alongside AI and technical competencies. Educators will leave with actionable approaches to prepare students not only to use AI tools, but to think, lead, and problem-solve beyond them.
