LibGuides: Generative AI: Guidance for Faculty

AI Policy

The Longwood University Policy on Generative AI in Teaching and Learning is still under review by faculty.

In its draft form, the policy requires the following:

Syllabus Statement: A statement clearly indicating to what extent AI may be used in the course. Because AI may be allowed for some assignments and not others, it is left to the faculty member in consultation with department colleagues to compose a specific statement.
AI Conversation: Have a conversation with students explaining the considerations that contributed to the decision about the extent of AI allowed in the class.
Student Responsibility: Students are required to know and follow the instructor's AI policy as outlined in the syllabus.

Find samples of both syllabus statements and AI conversation starters below.

Sample Syllabus Statements

Sample AI policy statements from the University of Kentucky: https://celt.uky.edu/ai-course-policy-examples

Statements that reflect three different levels of permission of AI usage in a course, some examples from McMaster University.

Conditional 

Yes 

“All work submitted in this course must be your own.  Generative AI may not be used.  Any use of AI will be viewed as a potential academic integrity violation.” 

Sample 1: “In this course you are allowed to use generative AI on assignments only for the purposes specific in assignment guidelines.  Any use of AI must be accompanied by a disclosure at the end of an assignment explaining 1) what you used AI for; 2) the specific tool(s) you used; and 3) what prompts you used to get the results.  Any use of AI beyond where permitted will be viewed as a potential academic integrity violation. "  

Sample 2: "Students may use generative AI for [editing/translating/outlining/brainstorming/revising/etc] their work throughout the course so long as the use of generative AI is referenced and cited following citation instructions given in the syllabus. Use of generative AI outside the stated use of [editing/translating/outling/brainstorming/revising/etc] without citation will constitute academic dishonesty. It is the student’s responsibility to be clear on the limitations for use and to be clear on the expectations for citation and reference and to do so appropriately."

Sample 3: "Students may freely use generative AI in this course so long as the use of generative AI is referenced and cited following citation instructions given in the syllabus. Use of generative AI outside assessment guidelines or without citation will constitute academic dishonesty. It is the student’s responsibility to be clear on the expectations for citation and reference and to do so appropriately."

Sample 1: "Students may use generative AI throughout this course in whatever way enhances their learning; no special documentation or citation is required."

Sample 2: “In this course, you are allowed to use generative AI in any manner.  Any use of AI must be accompanied by a disclosure at the end of an assignment explaining 1) what you used AI for; 2) the specific tool(s) you used; and 3) what prompts you used to get the results.  Any use of AI beyond where permitted will be viewed as a potential academic integrity violation.” 

Sample AI Conversation Starters

Conversation starter for discussion with students about the instructor's perspective on AI usage: 

“I plan to use generative AI to enrich our curriculum. As we utilize these technologies, we must also ensure that they are used ethically and responsibly. This includes being transparent in their use, treating data with utmost privacy and care, behaving within the limits of the copyright, and maintaining an understanding that generative AI is a tool for assistance, not a replacement for human judgment and creativity. The use of generative AI promises to be enlightening and challenging as we explore new ways to enhance our teaching and learning experiences. Let's proceed with a commitment to employ these powerful tools with responsibility, care, transparency, and constant curiosity.” 