Oct. 8, 2026

LIVE from ⁠ACCAC 2026 - with James Morales, Faculty, HVAC, Yavapai College

Key Takeaways

James Morales, HVAC Faculty at Yavapai College, developed 'Professor HVAC', an innovative AI mentor designed to extend student learning beyond traditional classroom hours.
Analyzing students' late-night AI interactions at 7:30 PM provides educators with valuable insights into student engagement and comprehension patterns.
Despite fully embracing artificial intelligence tools, James Morales insists that the human instructor must remain at the absolute center of the educational experience.
Recorded live from the ACCAC 2026 conference at Yavapai College, this episode highlights cutting-edge technological advancements in community college career and technical education.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with James Morales, Faculty, HVAC, Yavapai College

In this episode, recorded LIVE & in person from the ⁠2026 Arizona Community College Administrators Conference⁠ on the campus of Yavapai College,

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How did an HVAC professor build “Professor HVAC”, an AI mentor that extends learning beyond the classroom?
What can instructors learn by watching their students’ AI conversations at 7:30 PM?
Why does James insist the human instructor must remain at the center of education, even while embracing AI?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is James Morales?

James Morales is an HVAC Faculty member at Yavapai College who has pioneered the use of AI mentoring tools in career and technical education.

What is 'Professor HVAC'?

'Professor HVAC' is an AI mentor tool created by James Morales to help students continue their learning and get assistance outside of regular classroom hours.

Where was this episode recorded?

This episode was recorded live and in person at the 2026 Arizona Community College Administrators Conference (ACCAC) on the campus of Yavapai College.