Golden Gate University AI Policy

GGU’s Academic Integrity Policy is being modified to prohibit students from using generative AI to produce a work product unless it is specifically allowed by the instructor.

The Academic Integrity Policy is clear that unauthorized use of these tools is forbidden. That means that, if in your class you’d like to allow students to use paraphrasing and summarizing tools, it’s your prerogative to authorize students to use it. If you choose to go this route, be sure you are communicating clearly and explicitly the authorized parameters of AI use in your class.

Furthermore, GGU’s academic policies acknowledge the role of AI in enhancing student learning. While AI can be a valuable tool, the university emphasizes that it should not replace critical thinking, and each instructor has the discretion to determine its appropriate use in their courses.

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Students

ChatGPT is a legitimate tool that students can use to aid in their studies. Some ways students might use it to

enhance their coursework is to:

• generate study questions

• create practice quizzes

• summarize complex topics

• check facts and equations

• proofread writing

• develop creative ideas for tackling an assignment

Faculty should emphasize that ChatGPT is a tool used to enhance students’ education, not replace it.

Furthermore, GGU’s academic policies acknowledge the role of AI in enhancing student learning. While AI can be a valuable tool, the university emphasizes that it should not replace critical thinking, and each instructor has the discretion to determine its appropriate use in their courses.

If you’re teaching a class

that’s specifically addressing either AI use or cutting-edge business practices, the answer may be

yes. If your class is teaching students the fundamentals of a skill like coding or essay writing, it

may not be.

GGU’s Academic Integrity Policy is being modified to prohibit students from using generative AI to produce a work product unless it is specifically allowed by the instructor.

The Task Force articulates the University’s mission regarding the role of AI in innovating pedagogical approaches and leading and coordinating AI academic initiatives to support faculty teaching, applied research, and student learning.

The program also features a dedicated module on Responsible AI, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of AI ethics, strategies to mitigate model drift, bias, and hallucinations, and essential insights into navigating regulatory compliance mandates.

If you choose to go this route, be sure you are communicating clearly and explicitly the authorized parameters of AI use in your class.

The Academic Integrity Policy is clear that unauthorized use of these tools is forbidden.

When you suspect a student has violated the Academic Integrity Policy through the unauthorized

use of generative AI technology, be sure to cross-check your results. Most AI detectors

have some rate of error.

Using multiple detectors—including Turnitin (which

shows AI results in the feedback studio only, not in the main list of submitted assignments),

CopyLeaks, Crossplag, Writer.com, OpenAI’s GPT2, and many more—helps to close that error

gap.

When you write to students, remember that many of them don’t understand what is and is not

AI. They may have been using paraphrasing tools and not realized it was AI, for instance. The

goal of the Academic Integrity process isn’t to catch as many people as possible, but to ensure that

our students know what they’re doing, and that they’re doing it responsibly.

If you have any questions about academic integrity or how to proceed with an individual case, please be

in contact with your program director or department chair, or email academicintegrity@ggu.edu.

If you are concerned that a student is using an AI content generator, use a tool called GPT Zero to copy/paste

the student’s work into a textbox, and GPT Zero will report how much of it was written by AI.

Faculty can use ChatGPT to design learner-centered experiences for their classroom. Course objectives can be

optimized by inputting them into ChatGPT using a certain format to ensure that learning objectives are

specific, action oriented, and measurable.

ChatGPT can be integrated into classroom activities. Instructors can ask students to use the chatbot to

generate an essay and have students revise or critique the response; or, generate a first draft of an essay and

have students revise the draft, putting a focus on the writing process. For those teaching math courses,

ChatGPT can be used to generate practice problems and ChatGPT can provide step-by-step explanations on

how to solve those problems.

Ultimately, it’s part of the role of faculty to foster the skills students need to become lifelong learners. Faculty

can design assessments that support students’ critical thinking and analytical skills, which are not easily

replicated by AI.

While AI can be a valuable tool, the university emphasizes that it should not replace critical thinking, and each instructor has the discretion to determine its appropriate use in their courses.

GGU has launched a university-wide task force to develop a strategic plan in harnessing AI across all university activities and programs.

The Task Force articulates the University’s mission regarding the role of AI in innovating pedagogical approaches and leading and coordinating AI academic initiatives to support faculty teaching, applied research, and student learning.

In addition, the Task Force will promote and foster collaborations with the community that advances experiential learning opportunities for students. Non-academic objectives are to increase the visibility of AI initiatives on campus and in the community, and to partner with various enterprises to establish academic-business partnerships.

Golden Gate University’s comprehensive approach to AI integration reflects its commitment to preparing students for the evolving demands of the workforce. By embedding AI across its curriculum, transforming traditional assessment models, and contributing to the broader discourse on AI, GGU is not only preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow but is also leading the way in shaping the future of education.