Teaching & Learning
- The college states that submitting AI-generated work as one's own academic work is treated as a form of plagiarism and academic misconduct
- The AI guidance page also says students should use AI only with instructor approval and must follow assignment directions about whether AI is allowed
Students are only allowed to use AI in coursework if explicitly permitted by their instructor. If AI use is permitted, students must follow the assignment guidelines.
Presenting work, products, ideas, words, or data of another person or an artificial intelligence text generator as one’s own is plagiarism.
A. Acts of Academic Misconduct. Academic misconduct includes but is not limited to the following acts: 1. Cheating: Includes, but is not limited to, use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; dependence upon the aid of source beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; or the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the College faculty or staff.
- This means AI use in assessments is prohibited when it is not authorized by the instructor
- Use of AI during exams or other assessments is not separately defined in the AI guidance, but the student conduct procedure prohibits unauthorized assistance on quizzes, tests, and examinations
A. Acts of Academic Misconduct. Academic misconduct includes but is not limited to the following acts: 1. Cheating: Includes, but is not limited to, use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; dependence upon the aid of source beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; or the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the College faculty or staff.
- Even so, students are told to use it responsibly and to verify information because AI can be inaccurate or fabricated
- The AI guidance describes AI as a tool that can support learning, such as explaining difficult concepts, generating practice questions, and helping students study
How can I use AI in the classroom?
Students can use AI to:
Understand difficult concepts
Generate practice questions or flash cards
Get feedback on writing or code
Explore topics more deeply
Tips for using AI responsibly
Double-check facts and citations—AI can make things up
Don’t use it to bypass learning
Ask your instructor if you’re unsure whether something is allowed
- The AI page also notes that AI can provide feedback on code, but its general coursework restriction still applies
- The college allows AI to assist with code only when an instructor permits it, and students must follow assignment-specific rules
Students are only allowed to use AI in coursework if explicitly permitted by their instructor. If AI use is permitted, students must follow the assignment guidelines.
Students can use AI to:
Understand difficult concepts
Generate practice questions or flash cards
Get feedback on writing or code
Research
Academic Integrity
- It does explicitly state that presenting AI-generated words, ideas, products, or data as one's own is plagiarism
- The college requires students to follow instructor directions on AI use in coursework, but it does not provide a university-wide citation or attribution format for AI use in the provided sources
Students are only allowed to use AI in coursework if explicitly permitted by their instructor. If AI use is permitted, students must follow the assignment guidelines.
Presenting work, products, ideas, words, or data of another person or an artificial intelligence text generator as one’s own is plagiarism.
- AI-generated work presented as a student's own falls under that misconduct framework
- The provided sources do not mention AI detection software, but they do establish enforcement through the student conduct process by classifying plagiarism and cheating as academic misconduct
Presenting work, products, ideas, words, or data of another person or an artificial intelligence text generator as one’s own is plagiarism.
A. Acts of Academic Misconduct. Academic misconduct includes but is not limited to the following acts: 1. Cheating: Includes, but is not limited to, use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; dependence upon the aid of source beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; or the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the College faculty or staff.
Institutional & Administrative
- Faculty are also told not to upload sensitive student information into public AI tools and to be transparent with students when AI is used
- The AI guidance states that instructors may use AI to support teaching tasks such as designing lessons, generating examples, or creating rubrics, but they remain responsible for accuracy and for protecting student data
How can AI help me as a faculty member?
Faculty can use AI to:
Brainstorm lesson plans or assignments
Generate discussion prompts or quiz questions
Draft rubrics or classroom announcements
Explore ways to personalize instruction
Things to keep in mind:
You are responsible for any content or feedback generated by AI.
Do not enter student records, grades, or personally identifiable information into public AI tools.
Be transparent with students if you use AI in ways that affect instruction.
- The provided sources do not identify approved AI platforms or a broader institutional tiering system for AI data use
- The college instructs faculty not to place student records, grades, or personally identifiable information into public AI tools
Do not enter student records, grades, or personally identifiable information into public AI tools.
- The sources frame AI as a tool to be used thoughtfully and responsibly
- The college presents a general AI guidance page describing AI's growing role and giving practical guidance for students and faculty, but the provided sources do not define a formal institutional governance structure, committee, or strategic AI roadmap
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how we learn, work, and communicate. At Aims, we recognize that AI tools—like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and image generators—can support teaching and learning when used thoughtfully and responsibly.
This page provides guidance to help students and faculty understand what AI is, how it can be used in educational settings, and what responsibilities come with using it.
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Common Questions About Aims Community College's AI Policies
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The college requires students to follow instructor directions on AI use in coursework, but it does not provide a university-wide citation or attribution format for AI use in the provided sources. It does explicitly state that presenting AI-generated words, ideas, products, or data as one's own is plagiarism.
The provided sources do not mention AI detection software, but they do establish enforcement through the student conduct process by classifying plagiarism and cheating as academic misconduct. AI-generated work presented as a student's own falls under that misconduct framework.
The college instructs faculty not to place student records, grades, or personally identifiable information into public AI tools. The provided sources do not identify approved AI platforms or a broader institutional tiering system for AI data use.