Teaching & Learning
- Arizona Western College does not publish a university-wide student coursework policy in the provided sources
- In the Nursing Student Guide, submitting work generated by artificial intelligence is treated as plagiarism and therefore prohibited for that program
Plagiarism also includes, but is not limited to, self-plagiarism, collusion, and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated work.
- The college promotes AI as a learning support tool for students through multilingual translation and academic assistance
- The provided sources describe AI-based translation help and mention student access to Gemini through Google Workspace, but they do not set formal rules governing study-use by students
AI-powered translation and language support help students excel in courses by breaking down language barriers and improving understanding.
Students and educators can access Gemini for academic support, preparing them for AI-driven workplaces.
Research
Academic Integrity
- The provided sources do not state a disclosure or citation method for AI use in academic work
- Instead, the Nursing Student Guide classifies AI-generated work as plagiarism, which means disclosure requirements are not separately defined there
Plagiarism also includes, but is not limited to, self-plagiarism, collusion, and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated work.
- The provided sources do not mention AI-detection software or a separate AI-specific enforcement process
- In the Nursing Student Guide, AI-generated work falls under plagiarism, and plagiarism is subject to disciplinary action under the student code
Plagiarism also includes, but is not limited to, self-plagiarism, collusion, and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated work.
Examples of disciplinary action for incidents of cheating and/or plagiarism may include but are not limited to: a verbal warning, a written warning, an educational sanction, a no credit assignment, course failure, and/or referrals to the Dean of Student Services and Public Safety for violations under the Student Code of Conduct.
Institutional & Administrative
- Arizona Western College encourages faculty and staff to engage with AI in teaching and workplace contexts through professional development and institutional initiatives
- The provided sources describe training, experimentation, and AI integration support, but they do not set binding rules for grading, feedback, recommendation letters, or administrative communications
Technology and AI Integration sessions empower educators and staff with practical tools for modern teaching and workplace efficiency.
The development and training opportunities include AI best practices and prompt writing, helping participants improve productivity, personalize learning experiences, and responsibly integrate AI into their work.
On June 3, 2024, Arizona Western College was selected among institutions from around the world to receive an early invitation to the Google AI Innovation Network, a program designed to support colleges and universities in harnessing the potential of AI in education.
The 18-month initiative will involve collaboration with Google experts and industry leaders to responsibly integrate AI tools and methods on campus. Faculty and students at AWC will have opportunities to interact with AI technologies to support and develop innovative solutions to enhance the educational experience.
- The provided sources do not state data-classification rules, privacy restrictions, or prohibited AI platforms
- Arizona Western College identifies Google Gemini as an institutional AI tool available through Google Workspace for Education Plus
The college has access to Gemini through Google Workspace for Education Plus, giving faculty, staff, and students tools for learning and innovation.
- Arizona Western College has an institutional AI development effort centered on participation in the Google AI Innovation Network and campus training activities
- The provided sources show a strategy focused on responsible integration, collaboration with Google, and preparing faculty, staff, and students for AI use, but they do not identify a formal AI committee or standalone governance policy
On June 3, 2024, Arizona Western College was selected among institutions from around the world to receive an early invitation to the Google AI Innovation Network, a program designed to support colleges and universities in harnessing the potential of AI in education.
The 18-month initiative will involve collaboration with Google experts and industry leaders to responsibly integrate AI tools and methods on campus.
The development and training opportunities include AI best practices and prompt writing, helping participants improve productivity, personalize learning experiences, and responsibly integrate AI into their work.
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Common Questions About Arizona Western College's AI Policies
Arizona Western College has defined AI policies in 7 of 12 categories, with an overall coverage score of 58%.
The provided sources do not state a disclosure or citation method for AI use in academic work. Instead, the Nursing Student Guide classifies AI-generated work as plagiarism, which means disclosure requirements are not separately defined there.
In the Nursing Student Guide, AI-generated work falls under plagiarism, and plagiarism is subject to disciplinary action under the student code. The provided sources do not mention AI-detection software or a separate AI-specific enforcement process.
Arizona Western College identifies Google Gemini as an institutional AI tool available through Google Workspace for Education Plus. The provided sources do not state data-classification rules, privacy restrictions, or prohibited AI platforms.