Student Guiding Principles

Integrity

• Only use AI in accordance with the AI syllabus statement and/or AI use statements in your course(s). Be mindful that acceptance level may differ by instructor or assignment type.
• Avoid using AI to bypass learning or engage in academic dishonesty.
• Do not misrepresent AI-generated work as entirely original if AI contributed to the process.
• Ensure your final submissions always represent your own thought and/or skill, even when AI is allowed.
• If the acceptance of AI use in the course or on an assignment is unclear, ask your instructor for clarification.
• Always think critically about AI output; cross check results with course material, web searches, or relevant places to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Refrain from uploading instructor created course materials into non-enterprise AI tools (this is a violation of intellectual property rights).
• Always analyze AI output for bias and stereotypes to reduce potential harm in final output.
• Regularly evaluate AI use to prevent an overreliance on the tool.

Transparency

• Always disclose how and why you used AI for assignments using the recommended generative AI citation or attribution guidelines given by your instructor.
• When possible, provide links to AI chats so instructors can see your AI interactions.
• Report unethical use of AI, such as cheating or misinformation to an instructor or university official.
• Report misinformation or hallucinations provided by the AI tool to an instructor.

Access

• Use AI tools to explore diverse perspectives on topics by generating content from multiple cultural or global viewpoints.
• Advocate for equitable access to AI resources through student organization or campus feedback channels.
• Participate in AI Pilots on campus to explore AI use.

AI Literacy

• Seek out university provided trainings and external trainings on how to responsibly and ethically use AI.
• Seek out learning opportunities on how to evaluate AI outputs critically.
• Reflect on how AI contributes to your learning and be prepared to discuss its role in learning with your instructors.
• Prioritize discussions about the benefits and limitations of AI in addition to the ethics of using AI in learning at the university.

What to do if you don't see a syllabus statement or don't want to use AI

If you do not see a syllabus statement for AI in your course, be proactive and ask your instructor about their acceptance of AI use in their course and if you're allowed to use it in any way. This will ensure you're using AI in accordance with your instructor's acceptance of it. Similarly, if you do not want to use AI as a student due to personal preference, discuss this with your instructor. Most instructors will provide an alternative option for you.