Teaching & Learning
- AI-generated content used in submitted academic work is prohibited when it is presented as the student's own work without attribution
- The policy treats submission of AI-generated material as plagiarism, and collaboration or related use on assignments is also subject to instructor permission
d. Plagiarism: Presenting another’s material as one’s own, including using another’s words, results, processes or ideas, in whole or in part, without giving appropriate credit. Plagiarism is contingent on the content of the submitted work product, regardless of whether the unattributed material was included intentionally or unintentionally. The use of material taken from any source—whether directly quoted, paraphrased, or otherwise adapted—must be attributed to that source. Plagiarism also includes the submission of material generated by others. This may include artificial intelligence (AI) content generators and generative AI tools such as ChatGPT; websites with a question-and-answer feature such as Course Hero, Chegg, and Bing; assistance from tutors or online language translators that results in unoriginal work; and work that is purchased or otherwise prepared by another individual.
e. Unauthorized Collaboration: Working with others in the submission of an assignment, exercise, or other academic requirement for assessment when not expressly permitted by the instructor.
Research
Academic Integrity
- The policy also requires disclosure and citation when the same work is reused with instructor authorization
- Students must attribute material taken from any source, including AI-generated content, when it is used in submitted work
If authorized, appropriate disclosure and citation is required.
The use of material taken from any source—whether directly quoted, paraphrased, or otherwise adapted—must be attributed to that source. Plagiarism also includes the submission of material generated by others. This may include artificial intelligence (AI) content generators and generative AI tools such as ChatGPT; websites with a question-and-answer feature such as Course Hero, Chegg, and Bing; assistance from tutors or online language translators that results in unoriginal work; and work that is purchased or otherwise prepared by another individual.
- Undisclosed AI-generated submission is treated as plagiarism and therefore falls under the university's academic integrity violation process
- The policy defines a conduct process using a preponderance-of-the-evidence standard, but it does not define any AI detection tools or platform-specific detection practices
The Community Standards and Expectations (the “CSE”) outlined in this policy articulate prohibited behaviors and academic integrity violations because they do not align with the values central to Avila University:
d. Plagiarism: Presenting another’s material as one’s own, including using another’s words, results, processes or ideas, in whole or in part, without giving appropriate credit. Plagiarism is contingent on the content of the submitted work product, regardless of whether the unattributed material was included intentionally or unintentionally. The use of material taken from any source—whether directly quoted, paraphrased, or otherwise adapted—must be attributed to that source. Plagiarism also includes the submission of material generated by others. This may include artificial intelligence (AI) content generators and generative AI tools such as ChatGPT; websites with a question-and-answer feature such as Course Hero, Chegg, and Bing; assistance from tutors or online language translators that results in unoriginal work; and work that is purchased or otherwise prepared by another individual.
The University uses the “preponderance of the evidence” standard to determine if a reported behavior is in violation of the CSE.
Institutional & Administrative
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Common Questions About Avila University's AI Policies
Avila University has defined AI policies in 3 of 12 categories, with an overall coverage score of 25%.
Students must attribute material taken from any source, including AI-generated content, when it is used in submitted work. The policy also requires disclosure and citation when the same work is reused with instructor authorization.
Undisclosed AI-generated submission is treated as plagiarism and therefore falls under the university's academic integrity violation process. The policy defines a conduct process using a preponderance-of-the-evidence standard, but it does not define any AI detection tools or platform-specific detection practices.
No explicit data protection or approved AI platform policy is currently defined in the available policy sources.