Teaching & Learning
- University-wide, AI use for student work is treated as cheating when it is not authorized for the assignment
- In the BAO departmental policy, the default rule is that AI use is prohibited for assignments except for proofreading, formatting, and studying, or when an instructor gives written authorization for a specific assignment
- In the ASLP handbook, AI is strictly prohibited for graded materials, though students may use it for preparation and background research if final reports and assignments are in their own words and they should check with instructors and supervisors for specific requirements
Based on the Student Academic Integrity Policy (UNT Policy 6.003), any form of "unauthorized assistance" constitutes cheating. If the use of artificial intelligence is not authorized for the assignment in question, the violation is "cheating".
Default rule: AI use is prohibited with the following two excepƟons:
Proofreading, formaƫng, and studying as defined above
WriƩen direcƟons from the instructor explicitly authorizing AI use for a specific assignment
Examples of AI Academic Integrity ViolaƟons for Assignments: A Non-ExhausƟve List
GeneraƟng, expanding, or adding content beyond the student’s original work
CreaƟng arguments and connecƟons beyond your personal understanding and analysis
Paraphrasing or summarizing content
Including fabricated or falsified informaƟon
PresenƟng the ideas of others as your own
Using predicƟve text to write papers
The use of Artificial Intelligence (e.g., ChatGPT) is strictly prohibited for any graded
materials. Our general guideline for the use of AI is that graded materials and clinic reports
need to be your own work. You can use the AI for preparation and background research, but
the reports and assignments should be in your own words. Please check with your instructors
and supervisors for specific requirements for each class and clinic case.
- The ASLP handbook prohibits AI for any graded materials, which would include graded assessments within that program
- In the BAO departmental policy, AI is not allowed during quizzes and exams, and students are told not to input test questions into generative AI tools under any circumstances
Acceptable Use: Learning, clarifying, and pracƟcing course content, except when taking quizzes and exams.
Strict ProhibiƟon: Do not, under any circumstances, input test quesƟons, case studies, graded assignments, or any
course materials labeled confidenƟal or proprietary into generaƟve AI tools.
The use of Artificial Intelligence (e.g., ChatGPT) is strictly prohibited for any graded
materials.
- The ASLP handbook also allows AI for preparation and background research, while requiring that submitted work be in the student's own words
- The BAO departmental policy permits AI for learning, clarification, and practice as a study aid, except during quizzes and exams, and forbids entering test questions, graded assignments, or confidential/proprietary course materials into AI tools
Acceptable Use: Learning, clarifying, and pracƟcing course content, except when taking quizzes and exams.
Strict ProhibiƟon: Do not, under any circumstances, input test quesƟons, case studies, graded assignments, or any
course materials labeled confidenƟal or proprietary into generaƟve AI tools.
You can use the AI for preparation and background research, but
the reports and assignments should be in your own words.
Research
- The university-wide research misconduct policy addresses research ethics generally but does not define AI-specific rules for drafting, editing, or preparing research manuscripts
- The BAO departmental policy permits limited AI use for proofreading and formatting with disclosure, but prohibits AI that generates, rewrites, expands, paraphrases, or summarizes a student's work; this is framed as coursework policy rather than a university-wide research writing rule
In order to maintain the public trust, UNT is committed to promoting the highest possible ethical standards in research and scholarly conduct. The occurrence of research misconduct undermines the integrity of the institution and damages the reputation of all researchers affiliated with the institution. Therefore, the University must respond appropriately whenever an allegation of research misconduct is made. The purpose of the University’s research misconduct policy is to define actions constituting research misconduct and to establish clear and coherent procedures for responding to research misconduct allegations in a thorough, timely, and fair manner.
Disclosure: For proofreading to be an acceptable use, a disclosure statement must include:
The tool(s) used
The purpose for which the tool was used.
Acceptable Use: Students may request assistance formaƫng citaƟons, references, tables, and figures if they provide all
informaƟon to be formaƩed and if use is disclosed as described below.
Examples of AI Academic Integrity ViolaƟons for Assignments: A Non-ExhausƟve List
GeneraƟng, expanding, or adding content beyond the student’s original work
CreaƟng arguments and connecƟons beyond your personal understanding and analysis
Paraphrasing or summarizing content
- The university-wide research misconduct policy does not define AI-specific rules for research data collection, analysis, synthetic data, or interpretation
- The BAO departmental policy prohibits asking AI for "a table of hypothetical data" and bars students from entering confidential or proprietary course materials into generative AI tools, but this is a departmental academic policy rather than a university-wide research data policy
In order to maintain the public trust, UNT is committed to promoting the highest possible ethical standards in research and scholarly conduct. The occurrence of research misconduct undermines the integrity of the institution and damages the reputation of all researchers affiliated with the institution. Therefore, the University must respond appropriately whenever an allegation of research misconduct is made. The purpose of the University’s research misconduct policy is to define actions constituting research misconduct and to establish clear and coherent procedures for responding to research misconduct allegations in a thorough, timely, and fair manner.
Prohibited: Examples include asking for: a paragraph that includes citaƟons, a list of APA-formaƫng references on a
parƟcular topic, new informaƟon that is organized into a table, and a table of hypotheƟcal data.
Strict ProhibiƟon: Do not, under any circumstances, input test quesƟons, case studies, graded assignments, or any
course materials labeled confidenƟal or proprietary into generaƟve AI tools.
- The available AI-specific language is in departmental student policies rather than in the central research misconduct policy
- UNT has a university-wide research misconduct policy that applies to faculty, staff, and students and commits the university to the highest ethical standards in research and scholarly conduct, but it does not state AI-specific rules for grant proposals, IRB submissions, or ethics declarations in the provided sources
In order to maintain the public trust, UNT is committed to promoting the highest possible ethical standards in research and scholarly conduct. The occurrence of research misconduct undermines the integrity of the institution and damages the reputation of all researchers affiliated with the institution. Therefore, the University must respond appropriately whenever an allegation of research misconduct is made. The purpose of the University’s research misconduct policy is to define actions constituting research misconduct and to establish clear and coherent procedures for responding to research misconduct allegations in a thorough, timely, and fair manner.
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Academic Integrity
- That disclosure must identify the tool used and the purpose for which it was used
- The BAO departmental policy requires disclosure when generative AI is used for permitted proofreading or formatting
- The AI Resources Hub also points users to acknowledgment and citation guidance as a resource, but the mandatory disclosure language in the provided sources is departmental rather than university-wide
Disclosure: For proofreading to be an acceptable use, a disclosure statement must include:
The tool(s) used
The purpose for which the tool was used.
Acceptable Use: Students may request assistance formaƫng citaƟons, references, tables, and figures if they provide all
informaƟon to be formaƩed and if use is disclosed as described below.
Unsure how to disclose your use of AI? This guide from Monash University provides templates and examples for AI acknowledgments and citations, as well as suggestions for documenting AI use. It's an excellent resource for promoting responsible and ethical AI practices.
- No university stance on AI detection software itself is defined in the provided sources
- In the ASLP handbook, students who violate the conduct rules may face expulsion from the class or university
- In the BAO departmental policy, prohibited AI use with confidential course materials may result in formal disciplinary action, including a failing grade or program dismissal
Based on the Student Academic Integrity Policy (UNT Policy 6.003), any form of "unauthorized assistance" constitutes cheating. If the use of artificial intelligence is not authorized for the assignment in question, the violation is "cheating".
Use the Academic Violation Report - Single Violation form for EACH violation. Each violation needs to be filed individually, even if the assignments were due on the same day. A report should be filed if an instructor decides that a preponderance of evidence shows the student violated the policy.
The department follows the UNT
regulations (https://vpaa.unt.edu/ss/integrity/) for reporting suspected violations to the
university and imposing disciplinary action against any student who violates any provision of
those codes of conduct. Students who violate the code of conduct may face permanent
expulsion from the class or the university.
Doing so consƟtutes a serious
academic integrity and data privacy violaƟon and may result in formal disciplinary acƟon, including a failing
grade or program dismissal.
Institutional & Administrative
- The AI Resources Hub describes resources intended to help faculty and staff integrate AI into their work
- UNT provides institutional resources for faculty and staff to use AI in work, teaching, communication, administration, and lesson planning, but the provided sources do not set a binding university-wide policy governing faculty or staff AI use for grading, feedback, recommendation letters, or administrative decisions
The AI Resource Hub is a curated collection of resources designed to equip the UNT community — faculty, staff, and students — with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to navigate the dynamic world of AI in higher education.
Enhance your productivity and explore the potential of AI with the AI for Education Prompt Library. This extensive collection offers AI prompts designed to assist with various tasks, from lesson planning and assessments to communication and administrative duties. Discover new ways to leverage AI's capabilities in your work today.
Developed by José Antonio Bowen, coauthor of the book Teaching with AI, this website provides practical resources for integrating AI into your work life. Designed for professionals of all kinds, it features customizable prompts for leveraging AI in communication, data analysis, problem-solving, and more.
- UNT states that it has an enterprise subscription to Microsoft products and says Copilot provides stronger data security and privacy than free AI platforms, with user inputs not shared or used to train the underlying language models
- In the BAO departmental policy, students are strictly prohibited from inputting test questions, case studies, graded assignments, or confidential or proprietary course materials into generative AI tools, and such use is described as both an academic integrity and data privacy violation
The authors of the AI Resource Hub used generative AI tools to refine and enhance its content through an iterative and collaborative process. Did you know? UNT has an enterprise subscription to Microsoft products. As a result, Copilot—Microsoft’s AI tool—provides stronger data security and privacy than free AI platforms, and user inputs are not shared or used to train the underlying language models.
Strict ProhibiƟon: Do not, under any circumstances, input test quesƟons, case studies, graded assignments, or any
course materials labeled confidenƟal or proprietary into generaƟve AI tools.
Doing so consƟtutes a serious
academic integrity and data privacy violaƟon and may result in formal disciplinary acƟon, including a failing
grade or program dismissal.
- The provided sources do not identify a formal university AI committee, binding governance framework, or official university-wide AI strategy document beyond this resource hub
- UNT has an AI Resources Hub that serves as an institutional resource collection for faculty, staff, and students, covering AI for work, teaching and learning, and ethics and policy
The AI Resource Hub is a curated collection of resources designed to equip the UNT community — faculty, staff, and students — with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to navigate the dynamic world of AI in higher education. Resources include books, newsletters, online trainings, and more, chosen for their long-term relevance and diverse perspectives, from enthusiasm to skepticism about AI's impact on higher education and beyond.
AI for Work
AI for Teaching and Learning
AI Ethics and Policy
We invite you to contribute to the Hub’s growth and evolution by submitting additional resources.
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The BAO departmental policy requires disclosure when generative AI is used for permitted proofreading or formatting. That disclosure must identify the tool used and the purpose for which it was used. The AI Resources Hub also points users to acknowledgment and citation guidance as a resource, but the mandatory disclosure language in the provided sources is departmental rather than university-wide.
When AI use is unauthorized, UNT treats it as cheating under the Student Academic Integrity Policy, and instructors are told to file an academic violation report if a preponderance of evidence shows a policy violation. In the ASLP handbook, students who violate the conduct rules may face expulsion from the class or university. In the BAO departmental policy, prohibited AI use with confidential course materials may result in formal disciplinary action, including a failing grade or program dismissal. No university stance on AI detection software itself is defined in the provided sources.
UNT states that it has an enterprise subscription to Microsoft products and says Copilot provides stronger data security and privacy than free AI platforms, with user inputs not shared or used to train the underlying language models. In the BAO departmental policy, students are strictly prohibited from inputting test questions, case studies, graded assignments, or confidential or proprietary course materials into generative AI tools, and such use is described as both an academic integrity and data privacy violation.