Illinois Wesleyan University has defined AI policies across 5 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. At the institutional level, the university has established guidelines for faculty and staff AI use, AI governance strategy.
The use of AI in coursework is determined
by the faculty of record for each course per the course syllabus. In some
courses, judicious use of AI may be allowed. However, in other courses,
because of the learning objectives, AI may not be allowed in any form.
Using any kind of AI, without citing it as a reference, is a form of plagiarism
and subject to the penalties as outlined in the University handbook.
Using any kind of AI, without citing it as a reference, is a form of plagiarism
and subject to the penalties as outlined in the University handbook.
When to cite a source: Cite a source whenever you use the
• Words (written or spoken)
• Ideas
• Research data
• Formulae
• Artistic creations (images, music) of another person or agency.
because what is considered the “correct” way of citing and quoting varies among
disciplines, your instructors may specify which set of guidelines is to be followed
for a specific class assignment.
Using any kind of AI, without citing it as a reference, is a form of plagiarism and subject to the penalties as outlined in the University handbook.
Faculty who wish to file an incident of academic dishonesty should complete the form and forward it to the Associate Provost at 211 Holmes Hall.
Appeals are heard by the Academic Appeals Board, which is convened by the Illinois Wesleyan Registrar, Dr. Leslie Betz (lbetz@iwu.edu). The Board follows specific procedures for those hearings.
AI Resource Guide for Faculty [listed as available resource on the IWU library faculty resources page]
The use of AI in coursework is determined by the faculty of record for each course per the course syllabus.
AI Resource Guide for Faculty [listed as available resource on the IWU library faculty resources page]
AI Guide for Students [listed as available resource on the IWU library faculty/student resources page]
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Illinois Wesleyan University has defined AI policies in 5 of 12 categories, with an overall coverage score of 42%.
For nursing students, any AI use must be cited as a reference; otherwise it is treated as plagiarism. More generally, the university plagiarism statement requires citation whenever a person uses another party's words, ideas, research data, formulae, or artistic creations, and instructors may specify the citation rules for a class.
The provided sources do not mention AI detection tools. For nursing students, undisclosed AI use is treated as plagiarism and is subject to penalties in the university handbook. Academic dishonesty cases are handled through the Associate Provost's Office; faculty may file incidents, and appeals are heard by the Academic Appeals Board convened by the Registrar.
No explicit data protection or approved AI platform policy is currently defined in the available policy sources.
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