Teaching & Learning
- Where prohibited by the instructor, submitting AI-generated work for assignments is treated as plagiarism and an academic integrity violation
- The university does not set one uniform campus-wide rule for student AI use in coursework; instead, course-level expectations may prohibit AI entirely or allow limited uses if instructors choose to adopt those syllabus statements
Please edit and adapt the following statement at your discretion:
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs, such as ChatGPT, may not be used for any work or assignments required in this course. The use of generative AI programs defeats the writing requirements and critical thinking skills that are vital to achieving our learning outcomes. Submission of partial or complete work from generative AI programs is not permitted and will be treated as plagiarism as defined in Humboldt's Student Academic Honesty Procedure and handled in accordance with the Procedure.
Please edit and adapt the following statement at your discretion:
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs, such as ChatGPT, may be used in this course to [faculty to select appropriate use by adding or deleting from this list or listing specific course assignments/activities: brainstorm or learn more about a topic, revise your work, draft an outline or organize thoughts, check grammar, improve writing style, add other uses] with appropriate citation complying with Humboldt's Student Academic Honesty Procedure.
You are responsible for fact checking statements composed by generative AI models and respecting intellectual property.
Generative AI may not be used for [faculty to select inappropriate use by adding or deleting from this list or listing specific course assignments/activities: composing discussion posts or in class responses that you are instructed to write, completing assignments, writing papers or portions of papers for class assignments]. If you are uncertain about the appropriate use of generative AI in this course, you are encouraged to contact your instructor for clarification.
Inappropriate use of generative AI programs is not permitted and will be treated as plagiarism as defined in Humboldt's Student Academic Honesty Procedure and handled in accordance with the Procedure.
- Faculty guidance also recommends assessment design and exam administration practices to reduce AI-enabled cheating
- The university does not provide a separate AI exam policy in the sources, but instructor-adopted syllabus language can prohibit AI use for course work broadly, and the academic integrity policy allows faculty to assign penalties for dishonest work on examinations
If you suspect that an assignment or test was completed using AI, run it through turnitin.com AI detector through Canvas or ask the question on ChatGPT (or other AI generator) to contrast and compare responses.
At Cal Poly Humboldt, academic dishonesty is a serious offense, a violation of the Student Conduct Code (https://www.humboldt.edu/student-rights ), and will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty is defined as any act of cheating or plagiarism, including the use of artificial intelligence or ChatGPT to generate or complete work.
At faculty discretion, a grade of “F” may be given for the assignment or examination, or another grade penalty may be applied at the discretion of the instructor.
Use a variety of assessment methods such as oral or written examination, group work, project work and practical work.
Make sure to use a mix of different type of question in the exams, for example, multiple choice, matching, fill in the blanks etc.
Use multiple versions of the exam: Faculty members can use multiple versions of the exam to prevent students from sharing answers.
Use randomized question order: Faculty members can use randomized question order to prevent students from sharing answers.
Use randomized answer choices: Faculty members can use randomized answer choices to prevent students from sharing answers.
- The Learning Center permits peer educators to support AI use in sessions only with student consent, while emphasizing verification of AI outputs and student agency
- AI may be used for learning support in some contexts, but students are expected to follow course-specific instructor rules and verify allowed use with their syllabus or instructor when unclear
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs, such as ChatGPT, may be used in this course to [faculty to select appropriate use by adding or deleting from this list or listing specific course assignments/activities: brainstorm or learn more about a topic, revise your work, draft an outline or organize thoughts, check grammar, improve writing style, add other uses] with appropriate citation complying with Humboldt's Student Academic Honesty Procedure.
Before supporting AI use in a session, peer educators will help students refer to the course syllabus and Cal Poly Humboldt’s Academic Honesty Policy.
When unclear, peer educators will refer students to the instructor for clarity.
Use of AI tools in academic support sessions must be done with the consent of the student.
Peer Educators will explain how and why an AI tool is being used before introducing it into a session.
Peer Educators will support the use of AI in sessions when the tool is conducive to the students’ learning and is requested by students.
Students receiving support have the right to decline the use of AI tools at any point during an academic support session.
Guiding students to verify AI outputs against course materials.
Research
Academic Integrity
- Disclosure and attribution requirements are defined in instructor-facing sample syllabus language and Learning Center policy rather than a single university-wide student AI rule
- When AI use is allowed in a course, students may be required to cite it appropriately, clearly identify how they used it, and may be asked to defend their process; staff also must cite AI use in published Learning Center materials
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs, such as ChatGPT, may be used in this course to [faculty to select appropriate use by adding or deleting from this list or listing specific course assignments/activities: brainstorm or learn more about a topic, revise your work, draft an outline or organize thoughts, check grammar, improve writing style, add other uses] with appropriate citation complying with Humboldt's Student Academic Honesty Procedure.
This course encourages the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs, such as ChatGPT. The use of generative AI programs aligns with the following course learning outcomes [faculty insert learning outcomes aligned to use of generative AI]. When using generative AI programs you must respect intellectual property, engage in fact checking, and use appropriate citation methods.
The use of generative AI programs without proper attribution violates Humboldt's Student Academic Honesty Procedure.
All AI use in this class must adhere to the following principles:
* Be transparent: Clearly identify when and how you used AI in your assignments (e.g., “ChatGPT helped me organize this outline,” or “I asked Copilot to summarize opposing views…”).
* Own your choices: You may be asked to defend your process and product, including how you used AI and why. Assessments may include oral defenses or written justifications focused on clarity, logic, accuracy, and relevance.
Staff will cite AI use when publishing resources, guides, reports, etc.
- Undisclosed or prohibited AI use can be treated as plagiarism or academic dishonesty, with possible grade penalties, conduct reporting, and additional disciplinary sanctions
- The university explicitly advises faculty to use Turnitin's AI detector through Canvas when they suspect AI-assisted cheating and to file an academic misconduct report with supporting documentation
If you suspect that an assignment or test was completed using AI, run it through turnitin.com AI detector through Canvas or ask the question on ChatGPT (or other AI generator) to contrast and compare responses.
Submit an academic Misconduct reporting form and attach all assignments you believe were plagiarized and any additional documentation that supports this
Violations of the policy will result in disciplinary action and/or academic sanctions. Academic sanctions may include an oral reprimand, a reduction in an assigned grade or failing grade, or a referral for administrative/disciplinary sanctions.
Faculty shall submit an Academic Dishonesty Referral to the Office of Students Rights and Responsibilities within one week of notifying the student of the discovery of the event for which they are being penalized and the penalty
At faculty discretion, a grade of “F” may be given for the assignment or examination, or another grade penalty may be applied at the discretion of the instructor.
Disciplinary sanctions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
i. a warning,
ii. having the assignment or course grade adjusted to an “F”,
Students who engage in academic dishonesty shall be charged with violating Title 5, California Administrative Code, §41301, under the Student Disciplinary Procedures for the California State University established by Executive Order EO 1098 by the Chancellor.
Institutional & Administrative
- The provided sources do not define specific rules for grading, recommendation letters, or administrative writing
- The university provides faculty with resources and sample syllabus statements to set AI expectations in courses, and those materials are expressly for faculty adaptation at their discretion
- In the Learning Center, staff and peer educators may use AI in support sessions only with student consent, must explain its use beforehand, and staff must cite AI use in published materials
This page provides faculty with practical resources to address artificial intelligence in their courses. You'll find sample syllabus statements that clearly communicate expectations for AI use, along with official California State University guidelines for faculty regarding AI in instruction. These resources are designed to help you establish transparent policies and thoughtfully consider how AI fits into your instructional planning and teaching practice.
Please edit and adapt the following statement at your discretion:
Use of AI tools in academic support sessions must be done with the consent of the student.
Peer Educators will explain how and why an AI tool is being used before introducing it into a session.
Peer Educators will support the use of AI in sessions when the tool is conducive to the students’ learning and is requested by students.
Students receiving support have the right to decline the use of AI tools at any point during an academic support session.
Staff will cite AI use when publishing resources, guides, reports, etc.
- The university directs users toward licensed AI tools with data protection features and warns against entering highly sensitive information into AI systems without approval
- ITS states that level 1 sensitive information should not be uploaded unless approved by the Information Security Office, and recommends licensed tools over free products; the Learning Center also bars entry of level I or II data into unsecured or unapproved AI platforms and prioritizes university-approved platforms
To help you explore these tools safely and effectively, we've created this guide. It provides recommendations on which tools are suitable for general use and work productivity, while ensuring the security of sensitive and confidential information.
While there are a multitude of other AI tools available, the information here is focused on the tools for which Cal Poly Humboldt is currently licensed. These licensed versions include features such as data protection that may not be available with other unlicensed and commercial products.
Security: For your security and privacy, please avoid uploading level 1 sensitive information to these AI tools unless you’ve received approval from the Information Security Office (ISO). These AI tools are approved for use with level 2 and level 3 sensitive information. We recommend that you use our licensed tools rather than other free products which likely do not have data protection.
Personal, academic, or identifying level I or II data will not be entered into unsecured or unapproved AI platforms.
Student and professional staff are expected to uphold student data confidentiality and to model secure digital practices.
University-approved platforms will be prioritized when available to ensure equity and security.
- The university has established an Emerging Technologies Steering Committee as its main advisory and governance body for AI and other emerging technologies
- Its scope is campus-wide and includes responsible AI strategy, governance, ethics, instructional guidelines, academic integrity recommendations, operations, and data governance
The Emerging Technologies Steering Committee will serve as the University’s primary deliberative and advisory body for matters related to the implementation, governance, and responsible use of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) across Cal Poly Humboldt. This university committee will work to ensure that the adoption of technology is ethical, transparent, pedagogically sound, operationally secure, and aligned with CSU policy and Cal Poly Humboldt strategic priorities.
The scope of the Emerging Technologies Steering Committee encompasses campus-wide AI strategy and governance, including but not limited to:
* Develop and refine responsible guidelines for instructional use.
* Provide recommendations on academic integrity, assessment frameworks, syllabus language, and accessibility considerations in course design.
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Common Questions About Humboldt State University's AI Policies
Humboldt State University has defined AI policies in 8 of 12 categories, with an overall coverage score of 67%.
Disclosure and attribution requirements are defined in instructor-facing sample syllabus language and Learning Center policy rather than a single university-wide student AI rule. When AI use is allowed in a course, students may be required to cite it appropriately, clearly identify how they used it, and may be asked to defend their process; staff also must cite AI use in published Learning Center materials.
The university explicitly advises faculty to use Turnitin's AI detector through Canvas when they suspect AI-assisted cheating and to file an academic misconduct report with supporting documentation. Undisclosed or prohibited AI use can be treated as plagiarism or academic dishonesty, with possible grade penalties, conduct reporting, and additional disciplinary sanctions.
The university directs users toward licensed AI tools with data protection features and warns against entering highly sensitive information into AI systems without approval. ITS states that level 1 sensitive information should not be uploaded unless approved by the Information Security Office, and recommends licensed tools over free products; the Learning Center also bars entry of level I or II data into unsecured or unapproved AI platforms and prioritizes university-approved platforms.