Generative AI-Use Policy for Your Course

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Drafting a Generative AI-Use Policy for Your Course

Generative AI tools are increasingly prevalent in higher education. A clear, well-planned policy—integrated into your syllabus—provides students with transparent expectations, supports academic integrity, and ensures equitable application across disciplines.

  • Policy Frameworks & Key Elements: Includes guidance on defining permitted and prohibited uses, establishing attribution norms, and outlining consequences for misuse.
  • Sample Policy Approaches: Provides adaptable language for various stance options, from highly restrictive to permissive integration, so you can choose what fits your teaching philosophy and course context.
  • Approaches to Attribution & Integrity: Offers strategies for how and when to document AI use, helping students understand how to cite AI assistance ethically.
  • Proactive Planning & Student Communication: Includes tips for framing AI tool use with clarity, fairness, and dialogue, to minimize confusion and foster trust.

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Last modified: Sep 04, 2025