Augustana University supports the responsible exploration and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools within our academic administrative environments. As we integrate these technologies, Augustana is focused on data privacy, information security, compliance with legal standards, respect for copyright, and the preservation of academic integrity. By focusing on these considerations, Augustana University aims to create a safe and supportive environment where both students and employees can leverage AI technology to enhance their educational and professional journeys while maintaining our institutional values.

As we navigate the integration of Artificial Intelligence tools in our educational endeavors, it's important to align their use with academic integrity and privacy considerations. Below are options for incorporation into syllabi, designed to accommodate diverse instructional approaches and encourage responsible engagement with AI technologies. 

Regardless of the option chosen, all students are expected to adhere to the principles of academic integrity, critically assess the role and output of AI in their work, and stay informed on evolving best practices through library.augie.edu/AIAU.

Below is a continuum of sample language you may adopt/adapt for your own policy to suit the needs of your course.

Permissive Use

This course recognizes the potential of AI tools to enhance learning, creativity, and research. Students are encouraged to freely use AI resources, including ChatGPT, across all course activities, including assessments, to augment their work and explore innovative approaches to coursework. 

• Students are encouraged to experiment with AI to support and enhance their learning process, acknowledging AI contributions where applicable. 

• Students should critically evaluate and verify AI-generated content, reflecting on its accuracy, biases, and limitations. 

• Use of AI tools must be documented, with explicit mention of the tools used and the extent of their contribution to the work submitted. For guidance on how to cite the use of AI-generated content, please see https://library.augie.edu/AIAU.

Moderated Use

In this course, AI tools can be used as an aid in certain aspects of coursework, blending the benefits of AI with the need for personal academic development. This balanced approach encourages the responsible use of AI, ensuring that students remain actively engaged in their learning process. 

• AI may be used for specific tasks such as idea generation, drafting outlines, or checking grammar, provided it does not constitute the majority of the work submitted. 

• Students must clearly indicate the use of AI, specifying which parts of their submission were aided by AI tools. For guidance on how to cite the use of AI-generated content, please see https://library.augie.edu/AIAU/citingAI. 

• Students are encouraged to explore AI capabilities under guided conditions, with emphasis on learning how to integrate AI tools ethically and effectively into their academic work.

Restrictive Use 

In this course, the use of AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, is strictly limited to non-assessment activities. AI-generated content may not be submitted as part of graded assignments unless explicitly stated otherwise. This approach is intended to preserve the integrity of your learning experience and ensure mastery of course content through individual effort. 

• AI may be used for preliminary research or idea generation only. 

• Any use of AI for course-related activities must be fully disclosed, with a clear distinction between AI-generated content and your own original work. For guidance on how to cite the use of AI-generated content, please see https://library.augie.edu/AIAU. 

• Submission of AI-generated content as your own work will be treated as an academic honor code violation, subject to disciplinary action. https://www.augie.edu/resources/academic-affairs/augustana-university-honor-code.

*W-Component Courses must include the following:

If students use AI, including but not limited to ChatGPT, at any point in the writing process for a W-Component class, they must include a reflection at the beginning or end of the paper describing in detail how they used AI. Writing done for credit in a W-component may not include any verbatim language from any source, including AI or a translator, without proper attribution via quotation marks and an in-text citation.