Teaching & Learning
- For student coursework, AI use is governed primarily by instructor discretion
- Faculty are encouraged to state clearly in the syllabus what forms of AI use are permitted or prohibited
- Rowan states that students may use AI only when the instructor authorizes it, and unauthorized use can be treated as academic dishonesty
A student may use AI generated text/code/data/images and other automated tools and technologies as authorized by the course instructor and/or when properly cited according to discipline specific standards.
Use of unauthorized AI generated text/code/data/images and other automated tools and technologies used to complete an assignment without proper citation according to discipline specific standards will be considered academic dishonesty.
Faculty are strongly encouraged to include specific statements in the syllabus and assignment instructions regarding acceptable and unacceptable use of AI generated text/code/data/images and other automated tools and technologies in the course and for assignments.
- AI use in examinations and major graduate assessment components is prohibited unless explicitly authorized by the instructor or exam committee
- Rowan's graduate examination, thesis, and dissertation policy specifically bars unauthorized use of AI and treats such use as academic dishonesty
A student may use AI generated text/code/data/images and other automated tools and technologies as authorized by the course instructor and/or when properly cited according to discipline specific standards.
Use of unauthorized AI generated text/code/data/images and other automated tools and technologies used to complete an assignment without proper citation according to discipline specific standards will be considered academic dishonesty.
The use of unauthorized AI generated text/code/data/images and other automated tools and technologies in the writing process or analysis of the Comprehensive Exam, Qualifying Exam, Candidacy Exam, Thesis, Dissertation, and/or any associated documents used to complete these milestones, where proper citation is omitted, or the student has not obtained prior faculty approval, is prohibited. Such unauthorized use will be considered academic dishonesty.
- Rowan encourages use of AI for learning support and skill development outside graded work
- The university describes AI as a tool for brainstorming, tutoring, practice, and comprehension support, while emphasizing that students remain responsible for understanding course material and following course-specific rules
Students can use generative AI to supplement and support their educational journey. This technology can be a valuable tool to aid in understanding assignments, brainstorming ideas, and organizing thoughts to generate quality work.
Generative AI tools can support your learning when they are used to supplement your own study and learning practices. Examples of appropriate use include: Clarification and tutoring, Brainstorming, Practice and review, Study support.
You are responsible for all work you submit and for understanding the material in your courses.
- Unauthorized AI-generated code used for assignments is treated as academic dishonesty
- AI-assisted coding is allowed only when authorized by the instructor and properly cited under discipline-specific standards
A student may use AI generated text/code/data/images and other automated tools and technologies as authorized by the course instructor and/or when properly cited according to discipline specific standards.
Use of unauthorized AI generated text/code/data/images and other automated tools and technologies used to complete an assignment without proper citation according to discipline specific standards will be considered academic dishonesty.
Research
- Rowan's thesis guidance also requires students to disclose any generative AI use and to include a formal declaration in the manuscript
- For theses, dissertations, and related graduate examination documents, AI use in writing is prohibited unless the student has prior faculty approval and provides proper citation
The use of unauthorized AI generated text/code/data/images and other automated tools and technologies in the writing process or analysis of the Comprehensive Exam, Qualifying Exam, Candidacy Exam, Thesis, Dissertation, and/or any associated documents used to complete these milestones, where proper citation is omitted, or the student has not obtained prior faculty approval, is prohibited. Such unauthorized use will be considered academic dishonesty.
Students using generative AI for writing support or draft development in thesis/dissertation preparation must disclose use according to university policies and advisor guidance.
If generative AI is used in the preparation of a thesis/dissertation, students must include a declaration in the prefatory materials or acknowledgements.
- For graduate examinations, theses, and dissertations, AI use in analysis is prohibited unless the student has prior faculty approval and provides proper citation
- Rowan's general AI policy also restricts what institutional data may be entered into AI systems, which may limit research data use depending on the data classification
The use of unauthorized AI generated text/code/data/images and other automated tools and technologies in the writing process or analysis of the Comprehensive Exam, Qualifying Exam, Candidacy Exam, Thesis, Dissertation, and/or any associated documents used to complete these milestones, where proper citation is omitted, or the student has not obtained prior faculty approval, is prohibited. Such unauthorized use will be considered academic dishonesty.
Users are strictly prohibited from entering any Confidential or Restricted data into AI systems and may only enter Public or Internal data into approved and institutionally licensed AI systems.
- The provided sources do not define separate university rules for AI use in grant proposals, IRB applications, or ethics filings
- Rowan explicitly ties unauthorized AI use in graduate research milestones to academic dishonesty, requiring prior faculty approval and proper citation
The use of unauthorized AI generated text/code/data/images and other automated tools and technologies in the writing process or analysis of the Comprehensive Exam, Qualifying Exam, Candidacy Exam, Thesis, Dissertation, and/or any associated documents used to complete these milestones, where proper citation is omitted, or the student has not obtained prior faculty approval, is prohibited. Such unauthorized use will be considered academic dishonesty.
Academic Integrity
- Rowan requires disclosure and citation of AI use when such use is permitted
- Students must follow discipline-specific citation standards, graduate thesis/dissertation writers must disclose use according to university policy and advisor guidance, and thesis/dissertation manuscripts must include a declaration if generative AI was used
A student may use AI generated text/code/data/images and other automated tools and technologies as authorized by the course instructor and/or when properly cited according to discipline specific standards.
Use of unauthorized AI generated text/code/data/images and other automated tools and technologies used to complete an assignment without proper citation according to discipline specific standards will be considered academic dishonesty.
Students using generative AI for writing support or draft development in thesis/dissertation preparation must disclose use according to university policies and advisor guidance.
If generative AI is used in the preparation of a thesis/dissertation, students must include a declaration in the prefatory materials or acknowledgements.
- Rowan enforces AI-related misconduct through its academic dishonesty framework rather than through a stated AI-detection regime in the provided sources
- Unauthorized AI use without required citation or approval is explicitly classified as academic dishonesty, including for graduate examination and thesis/dissertation components
Use of unauthorized AI generated text/code/data/images and other automated tools and technologies used to complete an assignment without proper citation according to discipline specific standards will be considered academic dishonesty.
The use of unauthorized AI generated text/code/data/images and other automated tools and technologies in the writing process or analysis of the Comprehensive Exam, Qualifying Exam, Candidacy Exam, Thesis, Dissertation, and/or any associated documents used to complete these milestones, where proper citation is omitted, or the student has not obtained prior faculty approval, is prohibited. Such unauthorized use will be considered academic dishonesty.
Institutional & Administrative
- Faculty and staff may use AI tools only within Rowan's institutional AI policy and data-classification rules
- Faculty are encouraged to set course-level AI expectations, and institutional materials advise human oversight for outputs used in teaching or work products
This policy applies to all Rowan University faculty, staff, students, and affiliates who use AI systems in connection with Rowan University data, systems, or activities.
Faculty are strongly encouraged to include specific statements in the syllabus and assignment instructions regarding acceptable and unacceptable use of AI generated text/code/data/images and other automated tools and technologies in the course and for assignments.
The user of an AI system is responsible for reviewing and verifying the output for accuracy, bias, appropriateness, and compliance before relying on or distributing it.
- Rowan allows only Public or Internal data to be entered into approved, institutionally licensed AI systems and prohibits entry of Confidential or Restricted data
- The university identifies approved AI tools and requires users to follow data-classification, privacy, security, and procurement rules when selecting or using AI platforms
Users are strictly prohibited from entering any Confidential or Restricted data into AI systems and may only enter Public or Internal data into approved and institutionally licensed AI systems.
Only AI systems approved through Rowan University's official review and procurement processes may be used for institutional purposes.
The university currently offers institutionally licensed AI tools for approved use.
Employees can use the Rowan-supported AI technologies listed below with any data classified as public or internal, but with no confidential data. Students can use these same technologies for educational purposes, but should not include their or other students' FERPA protected data.
- Rowan has an institution-wide AI policy that establishes governance principles for responsible use, risk management, and compliance
- The policy sets expectations for approved procurement, human accountability for AI outputs, and alignment with university data-security and legal requirements; accompanying institutional materials also present a university-supported AI initiative and resources
This policy establishes requirements for the responsible, ethical, secure, and compliant use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems at Rowan University.
Only AI systems approved through Rowan University's official review and procurement processes may be used for institutional purposes.
The user of an AI system is responsible for reviewing and verifying the output for accuracy, bias, appropriateness, and compliance before relying on or distributing it.
As Rowan embraces the power of artificial intelligence, our institution remains committed to innovation, integrity and support.
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Rowan requires disclosure and citation of AI use when such use is permitted. Students must follow discipline-specific citation standards, graduate thesis/dissertation writers must disclose use according to university policy and advisor guidance, and thesis/dissertation manuscripts must include a declaration if generative AI was used.
Rowan enforces AI-related misconduct through its academic dishonesty framework rather than through a stated AI-detection regime in the provided sources. Unauthorized AI use without required citation or approval is explicitly classified as academic dishonesty, including for graduate examination and thesis/dissertation components.
Rowan allows only Public or Internal data to be entered into approved, institutionally licensed AI systems and prohibits entry of Confidential or Restricted data. The university identifies approved AI tools and requires users to follow data-classification, privacy, security, and procurement rules when selecting or using AI platforms.