Teaching & Learning
- Student use of generative AI in coursework is generally left to instructor discretion
- The university states that unauthorized use can be treated as academic dishonesty, while faculty guidance materials recommend that instructors clearly state whether AI use is allowed, limited, or prohibited in their courses and assignments
Unauthorized use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or online websites/resources including, but not limited to Chegg, Course Hero, and ChatGPT to complete assignments and course requirements
Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs can be useful tools. However, students are not allowed to use AI to produce content or ideas and submit them as their own original work. Work generated by AI without attribution and authorization from the course instructor may violate the Student Code of Conduct and be subject to disciplinary action.
As with any policy on GenAI usage, instructors should be transparent about the role of AI in student learning and articulate what and when AI usage is appropriate and what constitutes inappropriate use that is in violation of academic integrity. Instructors should consider possible applications of AI in their courses and should set clear expectations and policies around AI use in their syllabi and courses.
The first step is to understand what is possible and decide to what extent you are comfortable with student use of these tools. Think about what students could gain by using AI in their learning and where the boundaries are. Then communicate those expectations clearly. Options include broad statements such as “The use of AI platforms is encouraged / allowed / discouraged / prohibited in this course,” or finer detail about what kinds of use are acceptable and where there are boundaries, such as limiting use of AI-generated text and images in submitted work.
- General academic dishonesty language could apply, but no examination-specific AI policy is explicitly defined in the provided materials
- The verified sources do not provide a distinct university-wide rule specifically addressing AI use during exams, quizzes, or formal assessments
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- The university presents AI as a potentially useful learning aid and offers an AI Fundamentals resource for students
- Faculty guidance recommends setting boundaries for acceptable use and encourages instructors to explain when AI use supports learning versus when it violates academic integrity
This online AI micro-course aims to introduce students to the basics of AI and Machine Learning, discussing their applications and real-world impact. This course covers the history and future of AI, and ML applications, and raises ethical questions about their use.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs can be useful tools.
As with any policy on GenAI usage, instructors should be transparent about the role of AI in student learning and articulate what and when AI usage is appropriate and what constitutes inappropriate use that is in violation of academic integrity.
Think about what students could gain by using AI in their learning and where the boundaries are.
Research
- No explicit research-writing policy is defined in the provided sources
- The university's research-focused materials emphasize building faculty AI literacy and preparing researchers to use AI effectively, but they do not set a specific rule governing AI use in drafting or editing research papers, theses, dissertations, or manuscripts
Develop faculty and staff AI literacy.
Prepare faculty and staff to leverage AI effectively and responsibly in instruction and research.
- The materials focus on preparing faculty and staff to use AI responsibly rather than imposing specific research compliance requirements
- The university identifies responsible and ethical AI use in research as an institutional priority, but the provided sources do not establish concrete rules for grant proposals, IRB submissions, or formal research-integrity disclosures involving AI
Prepare faculty and staff to leverage AI effectively and responsibly in instruction and research.
Investigate policies and best practices of AI use in faculty/staff activities, in relation to higher education and beyond.
Academic Integrity
- Students must not submit AI-generated work as their own, and AI-generated work without attribution and instructor authorization may violate the Student Code of Conduct
- Faculty guidance also recommends clear course policies and transparency about acceptable AI use, including boundaries on AI-generated text and images in submitted work
students are not allowed to use AI to produce content or ideas and submit them as their own original work. Work generated by AI without attribution and authorization from the course instructor may violate the Student Code of Conduct and be subject to disciplinary action.
As with any policy on GenAI usage, instructors should be transparent about the role of AI in student learning and articulate what and when AI usage is appropriate and what constitutes inappropriate use that is in violation of academic integrity.
Options include broad statements such as “The use of AI platforms is encouraged / allowed / discouraged / prohibited in this course,” or finer detail about what kinds of use are acceptable and where there are boundaries, such as limiting use of AI-generated text and images in submitted work.
- Undisclosed or unauthorized AI use can be treated as academic dishonesty and may lead to disciplinary action under the Student Code of Conduct
- The provided sources do not establish a university-wide policy endorsing or requiring specific AI detection tools; instead, enforcement is framed through existing misconduct procedures
Unauthorized use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or online websites/resources including, but not limited to Chegg, Course Hero, and ChatGPT to complete assignments and course requirements
students are not allowed to use AI to produce content or ideas and submit them as their own original work. Work generated by AI without attribution and authorization from the course instructor may violate the Student Code of Conduct and be subject to disciplinary action.
Institutional & Administrative
- Faculty and staff are encouraged to build AI literacy and use AI effectively and responsibly in instruction and research
- Guidance for instructors focuses on transparent course communication, thoughtful boundaries for student AI use, and designing pedagogy with clear expectations rather than prescribing detailed administrative rules for grading or recommendation letters
Develop faculty and staff AI literacy.
Prepare faculty and staff to leverage AI effectively and responsibly in instruction and research.
As with any policy on GenAI usage, instructors should be transparent about the role of AI in student learning and articulate what and when AI usage is appropriate and what constitutes inappropriate use that is in violation of academic integrity. Instructors should consider possible applications of AI in their courses and should set clear expectations and policies around AI use in their syllabi and courses.
- The university has established an AI Task Force to guide institutional AI strategy
- Its stated responsibilities include developing faculty and staff AI literacy, preparing personnel to use AI responsibly in instruction and research, investigating policies and best practices, and recommending future activities for campus AI engagement
Develop faculty and staff AI literacy.
Prepare faculty and staff to leverage AI effectively and responsibly in instruction and research.
Investigate policies and best practices of AI use in faculty/staff activities, in relation to higher education and beyond.
Make recommendations regarding future activities, workshops, and opportunities for AI-related engagement.
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Common Questions About Armstrong State College's AI Policies
Armstrong State College has defined AI policies in 9 of 12 categories, with an overall coverage score of 75%.
Students must not submit AI-generated work as their own, and AI-generated work without attribution and instructor authorization may violate the Student Code of Conduct. Faculty guidance also recommends clear course policies and transparency about acceptable AI use, including boundaries on AI-generated text and images in submitted work.
Undisclosed or unauthorized AI use can be treated as academic dishonesty and may lead to disciplinary action under the Student Code of Conduct. The provided sources do not establish a university-wide policy endorsing or requiring specific AI detection tools; instead, enforcement is framed through existing misconduct procedures.
No explicit data protection or approved AI platform policy is currently defined in the available policy sources.