Teaching & Learning
- Course-level policy applies rather than a single campus-wide rule for student assignments
- Instructors must include one of three AI syllabus statements: AI may be prohibited for all assignments, permitted for course work with required disclosure and citation, or permitted only for specific assignments designated by the instructor
All A-B Tech instructors are required to include a statement
regarding AI in their syllabi. The syllabus template includes three
statements approved by college administrators. When instructors
create their syllabi, they will choose one of the following:
1. AI Prohibited All assignments submitted in this class must be
original to each student. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
tools, such as ChatGPT, in the completion of course
assignments is prohibited and will be treated as a violation of
academic integrity.
2. AI Permitted In this course, students are encouraged to use
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT in the
completion of their work. Students must disclose any AI-generated material by providing in-text citations, quotations,
and references. It is the students’ responsibility to ensure the
accuracy and appropriateness of information used from AI
tools. [Instructor specific requirements related to
acknowledgement or use of AI tools can be entered here.]
3. AI Permitted (Limited Use Only) In this course, students are
permitted to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as
ChatGPT for specific assignments, as designated by the
instructor. Students must disclose any AI-generated material by
providing in-text citations, quotations, and references. It is the
student’s responsibility to ensure the accuracy and
appropriateness of information used from AI tools. AI use is
permitted for the specified activities and assignments.
- The college states that AI use in the classroom is evolving and that faculty are responsible for teaching students appropriate and ethical use
- It also indicates that some courses may encourage AI use in student work, but this is governed through instructor-selected syllabus language rather than a single rule for study assistance
Use of AI in the classroom is an evolving situation. While it can
easily be used for cheating, AI is here to stay, and educators will
be remiss in their duties if they do not prepare their students for a
professional world that either already includes active use of AI or
soon will. Faculty are to ensure that students understand the
appropriate and ethical use of this technology.
2. AI Permitted In this course, students are encouraged to use
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT in the
completion of their work.
Research
Academic Integrity
- The policy also places responsibility on students to verify the accuracy and appropriateness of AI-derived information
- When AI is allowed in a course, students are required to disclose AI-generated material and provide in-text citations, quotations, and references
Students must disclose any AI-generated material by providing in-text citations, quotations,
and references. It is the students’ responsibility to ensure the
accuracy and appropriateness of information used from AI
tools.
Students must disclose any AI-generated material by
providing in-text citations, quotations, and references. It is the
student’s responsibility to ensure the accuracy and
appropriateness of information used from AI tools.
- No statement about AI detection software was found in the provided sources
- The university states that prohibited AI use on course assignments is treated as an academic integrity violation
- Separately, the network acceptable use policy says failure to comply with its provisions results in disciplinary action for students and employees
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
tools, such as ChatGPT, in the completion of course
assignments is prohibited and will be treated as a violation of
academic integrity.
Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this procedure will result in disciplinary action as provided for under the disciplinary policies and procedures for both students and employees.
Institutional & Administrative
- The journal also notes faculty AI training and a faculty/staff summit
- Faculty and staff are covered by the board policy requiring responsible, ethical, and compliant AI use
- Instructors must include an AI statement in every syllabus, and the college says employees have guidelines for proper use of generative AI tools
It is the policy of the Board of Trustees that Generative Artificial
Intelligence (AI) as well as any derivative technologies such as
machine learning and large language models, are used
responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with all regulations.
Applicable to all students and employees at A-B Tech.
All A-B Tech instructors are required to include a statement
regarding AI in their syllabi.
A-B Tech employees are provided clear guidelines
regarding the proper use of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, as
well as any derivative technologies such as machine learning and
large language models.
• Spring 2024: AI training for faculty began
• July 2024: AI Summit for Faculty and Staff
- However, the provided sources do not identify approved AI platforms or a detailed data-classification scheme specific to AI
- The college states that AI use should protect proprietary data and information, and the network policy says users must act responsibly and ethically when using college technology resources
AI tools should be leveraged for enhancing productivity and
efficiency while mitigating the risks associated with misuse or
inappropriate use. This includes reducing the risk of copy
infringement, plagiarism, or misrepresentation of original works.
It also includes protection of security of proprietary data and
information.
Users are expected to exercise responsible, ethical behavior when using these resources and to adhere to the following guidelines:
- The college also publicly states that it is embracing AI through new policy and procedures to guide classroom use and through a new AI academic program
- A-B Tech has an institutional AI strategy that includes a board-adopted AI policy and procedures, an AI task force, faculty training, and faculty/staff programming
A-B Tech is embracing the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution by implementing a new policy and procedures to guide its use in the classroom, as well as offering a new AI academic program in Fall 2024.
• 2023: ChatGPT use gains momentum
• Spring 2023: AI task force established at A-B Tech
• Spring 2024: AI training for faculty began
• May 2024: AI policy and procedure adopted
• July 2024: AI Summit for Faculty and Staff
• Fall 2024: New AI degree and certificate
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Common Questions About Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College's AI Policies
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When AI is allowed in a course, students are required to disclose AI-generated material and provide in-text citations, quotations, and references. The policy also places responsibility on students to verify the accuracy and appropriateness of AI-derived information.
The university states that prohibited AI use on course assignments is treated as an academic integrity violation. Separately, the network acceptable use policy says failure to comply with its provisions results in disciplinary action for students and employees. No statement about AI detection software was found in the provided sources.
The college states that AI use should protect proprietary data and information, and the network policy says users must act responsibly and ethically when using college technology resources. However, the provided sources do not identify approved AI platforms or a detailed data-classification scheme specific to AI.