Teaching & Learning
- Barnard places student use of generative AI in coursework at instructor discretion
- Students must follow each professor’s syllabus directions for course work and are responsible for asking the professor if they are unsure what is allowed
Pursuant to the Honor Code, students must ensure that they are using generative
Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly and in accordance with each professor’s
directions as noted on the course syllabus. If students have any questions about
what is permissible, it is their responsibility to seek clarification from their
professors.
It is also highly recommended that you develop a statement on the use of artificial intelligence tools (such as ChatGPT, Anthropic, Gemini, Dall-E, and others). The College has tended to defer to instructors on whether and how students can use AI in their courses, on the grounds that this decision is covered by faculty members’ academic freedom.
- Faculty guidance also recommends that instructors state explicitly how AI may be used and cited in assignments or assessments
- Barnard does not set a single AI rule specific to exams and assessments; instead, students must follow instructor directions and seek clarification about permitted collaboration and academic resources in assignments or exams
We affirm that academic
integrity is the honorable creation and presentation of our own work. We
acknowledge that it is our responsibility to seek clarification of proper forms of
collaboration and use of academic resources in all assignments or exams.
Pursuant to the Honor Code, students must ensure that they are using generative
Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly and in accordance with each professor’s
directions as noted on the course syllabus. If students have any questions about
what is permissible, it is their responsibility to seek clarification from their
professors.
If you choose to incorporate generative AI into your course assignments, state explicitly how you would like students to cite their use of generative AI technology within their assignments or assessments or ask them to cite these products based on the citational system common within your discipline.
- Barnard permits students to use generative AI for learning support in a general advisory sense, but emphasizes critical use rather than unrestricted reliance
- The student guide says AI cannot replace independent thinking, warns against using it as a substitute for human interaction where collaboration is expected, and requires students to verify outputs with credible sources
It is important to note that generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude cannot replace the value of independent thinking or scholarship.
Relying on generative AI as your sole interlocutor, or as a substitute for human interaction, could also be considered a form of academic dishonesty, if other forms of collaboration are expected.
Though generative AI can quickly produce responses that seem authoritative, its outputs may be inaccurate or lack depth. Always verify information with credible sources and cultivate the expertise needed to assess AI-generated material critically.
- Barnard does not publish a separate college-wide rule for AI code generation in programming assignments
- The available guidance shows that practices may vary by course and instructor, including faculty who recommend or sometimes require AI use in a coding course, while the broader college policy defers student AI use decisions to instructors
“Instead of restricting students from using such [AI] products, I recommend (and sometimes require) their use for my course on Coding Markets.”
It is also highly recommended that you develop a statement on the use of artificial intelligence tools (such as ChatGPT, Anthropic, Gemini, Dall-E, and others). The College has tended to defer to instructors on whether and how students can use AI in their courses, on the grounds that this decision is covered by faculty members’ academic freedom.
Research
- The explicit statement is that users should contact ATLIS about tools for research projects
- Barnard provides a support pathway for faculty or researchers considering a specific AI tool for a research project, but the sources reviewed do not define substantive rules for AI use in grant proposals, IRB submissions, or research integrity declarations
If there is a specific tool you're interested in using for a course or research project, please reach out to us at atlis@barnard.edu or request a consultation.
Academic Integrity
- Barnard does not impose one college-wide disclosure format for student AI use; citation expectations are set at the course level when instructors allow AI
- Faculty guidance says instructors should explicitly state how students must cite AI in assignments or assessments, and the student guide notes that major citation styles now provide standards for acknowledging AI-generated content
If you choose to incorporate generative AI into your course assignments, state explicitly how you would like students to cite their use of generative AI technology within their assignments or assessments or ask them to cite these products based on the citational system common within your discipline.
It is important to explicitly articulate your requested citation format or style in writing so students understand what is expected of them.
Additionally, major citation styles (such as MLA and APA) now provide standards for acknowledging AI-generated content
- Barnard’s AI-related enforcement is handled through its Honor Code and Student Code of Conduct rather than through a separate AI detection policy
- Students are governed by the pilot conduct framework effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, and the Honor Board administers the Honor System; no explicit institutional position on AI detection tools is defined in the reviewed sources
Effective January 1, 2026, the Pilot Student Code of Conduct, Honor Code, and Conduct Process governs all student conduct at Barnard.
The Honor Board’s role is to engage and educate Barnard College women in order to shape a community of academic integrity and mutual trust. In addition, the Honor Board is responsible for administering the Honor System at Barnard College by developing and upholding the rules of procedure.
Pursuant to the Honor Code, students must ensure that they are using generative
Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly and in accordance with each professor’s
directions as noted on the course syllabus.
Institutional & Administrative
- Barnard encourages faculty to make deliberate course-level decisions about AI and to communicate those decisions clearly in the syllabus
- Faculty are recommended to develop an AI statement, and Barnard highlights examples of instructors experimenting with AI in teaching, including requiring it in some courses and using it to enhance student learning while restricting some uses
It is also highly recommended that you develop a statement on the use of artificial intelligence tools (such as ChatGPT, Anthropic, Gemini, Dall-E, and others).
Be clear about what technology is or isn’t allowed, and when. For example, you might allow laptops for note-taking but not during discussions. This should be clearly communicated in your syllabus and in class.
“Instead of restricting students from using such [AI] products, I recommend (and sometimes require) their use for my course on Coding Markets.”
"I am still adapting my courses, and am particularly excited to address ways that generative AI can be used to enhance student learning along with making restrictions on its use for some purposes."
- Barnard offers a supported ChatGPT Team pilot for faculty and instructional staff with added privacy protections, and it warns users to be extra careful about data and privacy when using tools that are not formally supported by Barnard
- Separately, the acceptable use policy applies to all users of College resources and identifies confidential and proprietary categories of College data, including student grades, disciplinary information, salary information, donations, patient health information, and confidential research materials
ATLIS has a pilot program for faculty and instructional staff who are interested in access to a ChatGPT Team account. A ChatGPT Team account has the same features as a ChatGPT Pro account - including access to image generation, custom GPT creation, advanced data analysis tools, and advanced voice capabilities - with additional privacy protections for your data. By default, your data will not be shared with OpenAI or used to train future versions of ChatGPT.
While our team is familiar with some of these, we unfortunately cannot offer support for every generative AI tool. If you choose to use something that isn't formally supported by Barnard, please be extra careful when thinking through data and privacy protections.
Examples may include, but are not limited to, Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, bank account information, student grades or disciplinary information, salary or employee performance information, donations, patient health information, information that the College has agreed to keep confidential, and account passwords or encryption keys used to protect access to confidential College data.
Proprietary Information: Data or intellectual property in which the College has an exclusive legal interest or ownership right, which, if compromised, could cause significant harm to the College. Examples may include, but are not limited to, business planning documents, financial data, trade secrets, copyrighted material, and research or comparable materials from a third party that the College has agreed to keep confidential.
- Barnard’s institutional AI approach centers on guidance, consultation, and instructor autonomy rather than a single centralized rule for academic use
- The college states that it has generally deferred student AI use decisions to instructors as a matter of academic freedom, while ATLIS and partner units provide training, vetted resources, and consultations for faculty and students
The College has tended to defer to instructors on whether and how students can use AI in their courses, on the grounds that this decision is covered by faculty members’ academic freedom.
At the CEP, we collaborate with ATLIS, the Digital Humanities Center, and the CSC to provide training and consultations to guide faculty and students to use these tools responsibly.
The below guides and resources are from the team at ATLIS and our partners throughout the college. They contain information on different generative AI tools, how to use them, and important pedagogical considerations to keep in mind.
If you want to explore generative AI further, we also have a Generative AI Learning Library that includes a range of articles, videos, tutorials, and online courses, vetted by the ATLIS team.
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Common Questions About Barnard College's AI Policies
Barnard College has defined AI policies in 10 of 12 categories, with an overall coverage score of 83%.
Barnard does not impose one college-wide disclosure format for student AI use; citation expectations are set at the course level when instructors allow AI. Faculty guidance says instructors should explicitly state how students must cite AI in assignments or assessments, and the student guide notes that major citation styles now provide standards for acknowledging AI-generated content.
Barnard’s AI-related enforcement is handled through its Honor Code and Student Code of Conduct rather than through a separate AI detection policy. Students are governed by the pilot conduct framework effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, and the Honor Board administers the Honor System; no explicit institutional position on AI detection tools is defined in the reviewed sources.
Barnard offers a supported ChatGPT Team pilot for faculty and instructional staff with added privacy protections, and it warns users to be extra careful about data and privacy when using tools that are not formally supported by Barnard. Separately, the acceptable use policy applies to all users of College resources and identifies confidential and proprietary categories of College data, including student grades, disciplinary information, salary information, donations, patient health information, and confidential research materials.