Alma College AI Policy

MichiganPrivateLast Updated: February 2026

Academic IntegrityInstitutional & AdministrativeTeaching & Learning
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Policy Coverage
42%5 of 12
Varies by Course
Coursework
AI use in coursework is determined at the instructor level. Each course may have different rules about AI tools.
Addressed
Disclosure
The university has addressed AI disclosure in its policies.
Tools Active
Detection
The university employs AI detection software (such as Turnitin or similar tools) to identify AI-generated content in submissions.
Not Defined
Governance
No formal AI governance structure or strategy has been published.
POLICY OVERVIEW

AI Policy Summary

Alma College has defined AI policies across 5 of 12 policy categories, covering Academic Integrity, Institutional & Administrative, Teaching & Learning. AI use in coursework is addressed on a case-by-case basis, with policies set at the instructor level. Students are required to disclose and attribute AI-generated content in their academic work. The university employs detection and enforcement mechanisms for unauthorized AI use. At the institutional level, the university has established guidelines for data protection and approved AI tools.

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Teaching & Learning

U1Coursework & Assignments
Instructor DiscretionViolations Enforced
  • The policy is course-level in operation because it depends on whether the instructor has set a policy for AI use
  • Alma College treats student use of generative AI or machine learning on essays and laboratory reports as academic dishonesty when that use violates the instructor’s stated policy

Academic Dishonesty

Appropriate disciplinary action, including possible

separation from the College, is taken when students engage

in plagiarism; the exchange of information on examinations;

assisting or receiving unauthorized assistance in the

completion of an examination, the writing of an essay or

the preparation of a laboratory report; using generative

AI or machine learning in ways that violate an instructor’s

stated policy; or any other attempt to obtain deceptively an

unearned grade.

U2Examinations & Assessments
AI Prohibited in Exams
  • This means AI use during exams is governed through the instructor’s policy and general academic dishonesty rules
  • Alma College does not set a standalone university-wide AI exam rule, but it classifies unauthorized assistance on examinations as academic dishonesty and separately states that generative AI or machine learning use that violates an instructor’s stated policy is dishonest

Academic Dishonesty

Appropriate disciplinary action, including possible

separation from the College, is taken when students engage

in plagiarism; the exchange of information on examinations;

assisting or receiving unauthorized assistance in the

completion of an examination, the writing of an essay or

the preparation of a laboratory report; using generative

AI or machine learning in ways that violate an instructor’s

stated policy; or any other attempt to obtain deceptively an

unearned grade.

U3Learning & Study Assistance
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No policy defined yet
U4Code Generation & Programming
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No policy defined yet
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Research

U5Research Writing & Manuscript Preparation
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No policy defined yet
U6Research Data & Analysis
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No policy defined yet
U7Research Ethics & Integrity
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No policy defined yet
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Academic Integrity

U8Disclosure & Attribution Requirements
Disclosure Addressed
  • Alma College does not state a disclosure or citation format for AI use in the provided sources
  • The only explicit rule is that using generative AI or machine learning contrary to an instructor’s stated policy is academic dishonesty, so any disclosure expectations are left to instructor policy rather than a uniform institutional standard

Academic Dishonesty

Appropriate disciplinary action, including possible

separation from the College, is taken when students engage

in plagiarism; the exchange of information on examinations;

assisting or receiving unauthorized assistance in the

completion of an examination, the writing of an essay or

the preparation of a laboratory report; using generative

AI or machine learning in ways that violate an instructor’s

stated policy; or any other attempt to obtain deceptively an

unearned grade.

U9Detection & Enforcement
Detection Tools UsedPenalties Defined
  • The provided sources do not mention AI detection tools
  • Alma College states that violating an instructor’s AI policy can trigger academic dishonesty discipline
  • Enforcement is handled by the faculty member, may lead to failure of the assignment or course, is reported to the Provost’s Office, and repeated dishonesty can bring added sanctions up to suspension or expulsion

Academic Dishonesty

Appropriate disciplinary action, including possible

separation from the College, is taken when students engage

in plagiarism; the exchange of information on examinations;

assisting or receiving unauthorized assistance in the

completion of an examination, the writing of an essay or

the preparation of a laboratory report; using generative

AI or machine learning in ways that violate an instructor’s

stated policy; or any other attempt to obtain deceptively an

unearned grade.

Disciplinary Procedures - Disciplinary action following

dishonesty is handled by the faculty member. It may result

in failure of the assignment or the course. A student may not

drop a class in which he or she has been failed for academic

dishonesty cheating. All infractions and actions will be also

reported to and documented by the Provost’s Office. Repeated

evidence of academic dishonesty may involve more severe

penalties beyond those imposed by the instructor. These

include restrictions on athletic eligibility and college-

sponsored travel-including travel spring terms and

performance ensembles-suspension, or expulsion from the

College.

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Institutional & Administrative

U10Faculty & Staff Use
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No policy defined yet
U11Institutional Data Protection & Approved AI Platforms
Approved Tools ListedData Protection ActiveUnapproved AI Blocked
  • The provided sources do not set AI-specific data-entry rules, approved AI platforms, or prohibited AI tools
  • However, Alma College does establish general institutional data and platform rules: Qualtrics is the official survey tool for College-related surveys unless an exception is granted, and the information security policy requires training to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of College information systems, services, and data

Qualtrics is Alma College’s official survey tool. It was purchased with the agreement that

it will replace all other web survey licenses (e.g., SurveyMonkey, Survey Gizmo, etc.)

unless a specific exception is granted by the supervising cabinet member. Therefore, all

College-related surveys should be created and stored in Qualtrics.

This policy defines campus information security awareness training requirements for Alma College

network account holders. Security awareness training is necessary to ensure every member of the

campus community understands their role in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of

Alma College information systems, services, and data.

U12University AI Governance & Strategy
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No policy defined yet

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