Teaching & Learning
- Allegheny College's Honor Code prohibits unauthorized assistance, which applies to generative AI
- Additionally, the Biology Department has a specific policy stating that generative AI tools may not be used for graded coursework unless an assignment explicitly allows it, with further rules set by the instructor
Students who represent the work of another as their own in any academic exercise...violate the Academic Honor Code... using unauthorized assistance...
[Biology Dept Policy:] This is a generic policy statement that follows the Honor Code and therefore applies to all graded coursework in Biology. ... Students may use an AI tool if and only if the assignment specifically asks them to use one. Otherwise, they should not.
- Use of AI in examinations and assessments is governed by the Honor Code's prohibition on unauthorized assistance
- The Biology Department's policy for all graded coursework, which includes assessments, forbids AI use unless an assignment or exam specifically requires it
Students who represent the work of another as their own in any academic exercise...violate the Academic Honor Code... using unauthorized assistance...
[Biology Dept Policy:] This is a generic policy statement that follows the Honor Code and therefore applies to all graded coursework in Biology. Students may use an AI tool if and only if the assignment specifically asks them to use one. Otherwise, they should not.
- The Biology policy speaks to graded coursework rather than general study assistance
- The provided sources do not define a university-wide policy on students using AI for ungraded studying, tutoring, or personal learning support
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- The provided sources do not state a specific policy on AI code generation or programming assistance
- Any such use would only be covered indirectly where an instructor or assignment sets rules for AI use in coursework
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Research
- The provided sources do not define a policy on using AI to draft, edit, or prepare research papers, theses, dissertations, or manuscripts
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- The provided sources do not define a policy on using AI for research data collection, analysis, interpretation, or synthetic data generation
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- The provided sources do not define a policy on AI use in research ethics, grant proposals, IRB materials, or related research-integrity documentation
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Academic Integrity
- They are required to indicate where and how the tool was used in enough detail to clarify the AI's role in the final product
- According to the Biology Department's policy, when the use of an AI tool is permitted for an assignment, students must provide a citation
Whenever an AI tool is used, students should indicate where and how they used it in sufficient detail to make clear the role of AI in the finished product. This means they need to provide a citation whenever AI has been used in a substantial way to produce the work they are submitting.
Students should provide a citation when they use AI. More details may be given by the assignment prompt or the instructor.
- Violations are handled as academic dishonesty cases and may be referred to the Honor Committee for sanctions
- Allegheny College enforces unauthorized AI use through its Honor Code process rather than through a stated AI-detection policy in the provided sources
Students who represent the work of another as their own in any academic exercise, whether intentionally or unintentionally, violate the Academic Honor Code. The most common forms of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to: • using unauthorized assistance • giving unauthorized aid • plagiarism • fabrication • misrepresentation • forgery • deceit • unfair advantage
The Honor Committee is charged with hearing and ruling on all cases that come to its attention.
The Committee may assign sanctions for students found responsible for violating the Student Honor Code.
Institutional & Administrative
- No broader faculty teaching-use policy is defined in the provided sources
- It also states that recommendations and references should not be generated by AI or by another person
- The employee handbook permits the College to use artificial intelligence to assist with employment-related decision-making and communications, with human review required before final action
The College may use technology, including but not limited to artificial intelligence, as a support tool in making decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, discipline, and termination in accordance with applicable laws. Any employment-related decisions made by the College will include human review and discretion before making any final determinations. The College also may use technology, including but not limited to artificial intelligence, to assist in communication, recording and transcribing meetings, and compiling and analyzing data.
Employees should not use generative artificial intelligence (AI) or have another person draft recommendation letters for students or alumni. Recommendations should be based upon your own interactions with and observations of the student/alumnus, and written in your own voice.
- Its acceptable use policy also forbids using non-Allegheny-approved sites for transmission or storage of College data and bars uploads that disclose confidential or personally identifying information
- Allegheny College prohibits using third-party web services, including AI-based tools, to access, process, display, or store institutional data unless the service has been approved by Information Technology Services
Without the approval of Information Technology Services, no member of the Allegheny College community may use any third party web service, including generative AI-based services, to electronically access, process, display or store institutional data.
Individuals may not use non-Allegheny-approved websites or web services for the transmission or storage of College data.
Activities such as uploading, posting, emailing, or otherwise transmitting content that reveals protected, confidential, proprietary, or private information as described by College policies or agreements, violating intellectual property rights including unauthorized file sharing, or disclosing personal identifying information are prohibited.
- The provided sources do not define an overarching university AI strategy, governance committee, institution-wide principles, or roadmap for AI adoption
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Common Questions About Allegheny College's AI Policies
Allegheny College has defined AI policies in 12 of 12 categories, with an overall coverage score of 100%.
According to the Biology Department's policy, when the use of an AI tool is permitted for an assignment, students must provide a citation. They are required to indicate where and how the tool was used in enough detail to clarify the AI's role in the final product.
Allegheny College enforces unauthorized AI use through its Honor Code process rather than through a stated AI-detection policy in the provided sources. Violations are handled as academic dishonesty cases and may be referred to the Honor Committee for sanctions.
Allegheny College prohibits using third-party web services, including AI-based tools, to access, process, display, or store institutional data unless the service has been approved by Information Technology Services. Its acceptable use policy also forbids using non-Allegheny-approved sites for transmission or storage of College data and bars uploads that disclose confidential or personally identifying information.