Hollins University AI Policy

PrivateLast Updated: February 2026

Academic IntegrityInstitutional & AdministrativeResearchTeaching & Learning
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Policy Coverage
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Prohibited
Coursework
This university prohibits AI tool usage for coursework and assignments unless explicitly authorized by the instructor.
Required
Disclosure
Students must formally disclose and cite any AI assistance used when submitting academic work.
Tools Active
Detection
The university employs AI detection software (such as Turnitin or similar tools) to identify AI-generated content in submissions.
Not Defined
Governance
No formal AI governance structure or strategy has been published.
POLICY OVERVIEW

AI Policy Summary

Hollins University has defined AI policies across 7 of 12 policy categories, covering Academic Integrity, Institutional & Administrative, Research, Teaching & Learning. The university prohibits the use of AI tools in coursework unless explicitly permitted by instructors. Students are required to disclose and attribute AI-generated content in their academic work. The university employs detection and enforcement mechanisms for unauthorized AI use. Research-related AI policies address data analysis. At the institutional level, the university has established guidelines for faculty and staff AI use, data protection and approved AI tools.

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Teaching & Learning

U1Coursework & Assignments
AI ProhibitedAttribution Required
  • Hollins prohibits unauthorized assistance on academic work under its Honor Code, and plagiarism is explicitly included as cheating
  • The provided sources do not mention AI specifically, but any AI use on graded work would be governed only by this general rule against unauthorized assistance

#### Cheating

which includes but is not limited to giving or receiving unauthorized assistance on academic work. This also includes plagiarism.

U2Examinations & Assessments
AI Prohibited in Exams
  • Hollins does not provide an AI-specific examinations rule in the provided sources
  • Exams and other assessed work would fall under the general Honor Code prohibition on unauthorized assistance and plagiarism

#### Cheating

which includes but is not limited to giving or receiving unauthorized assistance on academic work. This also includes plagiarism.

U3Learning & Study Assistance
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No policy defined yet
U4Code Generation & Programming
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No policy defined yet
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Research

U5Research Writing & Manuscript Preparation
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No policy defined yet
U6Research Data & Analysis
Data Policy Defined
  • It also states that Microsoft Copilot is available to faculty with enterprise-level data protection when signed in with Hollins credentials
  • The provided instructional technology source identifies Qualtrics as available for research and notes that faculty may use technology tools when collecting data, but it does not define any AI-specific rules for research data or analysis

Hollins University supports teaching and learning with a range of technology tools available to all faculty. Whether you're designing a course, collecting data, or exploring new ways to engage students, there are resources here to help — and a person to help you use them.

* Qualtrics — A powerful survey and data collection platform available to Hollins faculty for research, course assessments, and more

* Microsoft Copilot — An AI assistant available to Hollins faculty through our Microsoft 365 subscription, with enterprise-level data protection when signed in with Hollins credentials

U7Research Ethics & Integrity
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No policy defined yet
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Academic Integrity

U8Disclosure & Attribution Requirements
Disclosure MandatoryCitation Required
  • The provided sources do not set any AI-specific disclosure or citation requirement
  • The only relevant rule is the general Honor Code requirement that community members uphold the code and avoid cheating and plagiarism

The Honor Code, which embodies these ideals, applies to and must be upheld by all members of the Hollins community.

#### Cheating

which includes but is not limited to giving or receiving unauthorized assistance on academic work. This also includes plagiarism.

U9Detection & Enforcement
Detection Tools UsedIntegrity Process
  • The provided sources do not mention AI detection tools
  • For enforcement generally, the Honor Code states that all community members must uphold the code and that students are subject to prosecution if they fail to report a violation

The Honor Code, which embodies these ideals, applies to and must be upheld by all members of the Hollins community.

I, ________________________________, place myself under the Honor System of Hollins University. I understand that a plea of ignorance will not excuse me in the matter. I also understand that I am subject to prosecution should I fail to report a violation.

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Institutional & Administrative

U10Faculty & Staff Use
Faculty Policy Defined
  • The provided sources do not define rules for faculty use of AI in grading, feedback, recommendation letters, or administrative communications
  • Hollins makes Microsoft Copilot available to faculty through its Microsoft 365 subscription and frames instructional technology as support for teaching and learning

Hollins University supports teaching and learning with a range of technology tools available to all faculty.

* Microsoft Copilot — An AI assistant available to Hollins faculty through our Microsoft 365 subscription, with enterprise-level data protection when signed in with Hollins credentials

For help with course design, Moodle, instructional tools, or integrating technology into your teaching, contact:

U11Institutional Data Protection & Approved AI Platforms
Data Protection ActiveUnapproved AI Blocked
  • The provided sources do not define broader data-classification rules, prohibited AI platforms, or institution-wide approval requirements beyond this statement
  • Hollins identifies Microsoft Copilot as an available AI assistant for faculty and states that it has enterprise-level data protection when used with Hollins credentials

* Microsoft Copilot — An AI assistant available to Hollins faculty through our Microsoft 365 subscription, with enterprise-level data protection when signed in with Hollins credentials

U12University AI Governance & Strategy
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No policy defined yet

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