Faculty are encouraged to include a clear statement in their syllabus regarding the permitted or prohibited use of generative artificial intelligence. The following examples offer baseline language you may adapt to fit your course objectives and pedagogical values. Each version outlines student expectations and reinforces the importance of academic integrity.  
 
Note that the statement specific to AI use on tests, quizzes, and exams could be included directly on test instructions and in course syllabi. The statement disclosing faculty use of AI is meant to model behaviors that we expect from our students and offer transparency about faculty use of AI in teaching.

Generative AI Use is NOT Permitted in This Course:

All work in this course must be completed without the use of any artificial intelligence tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DALL·E, Grammarly, or similar applications. Students are expected to apply what they are learning in this course to produce work for this class — drawing on their own developing knowledge, understanding, and skills. AI is not permitted at any stage of the assignment process. Doing so may constitute a violation of academic integrity and may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. Please contact me if you have questions regarding this course policy.

Generative AI Use is Encouraged and Allowed in this course:

You are welcome to use generative AI applications (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DALL·E, Grammarly, or similar applications) in this course, provided that your use aligns with course learning objectives and is properly documented according to instructions in this syllabus.  You are responsible for ensuring that AI-generated content is properly cited, accurate, ethical, free of misinformation or intellectual property violations. AI-generated content must never be submitted as your own work. Doing so may constitute a violation of academic integrity and may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. Please contact me if you have questions regarding this course policy. 
 
Any generative AI use should be cited AND clearly disclosed according to the instructions in this syllabus. An example of an APA citation (7th ed. format) is seen here: OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (May 2024 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com

Generative AI Use is Allowed Only for Specific Assignments in this Course:

Generative AI applications (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DALL·E, Grammarly, or similar applications) may only be used in this course for specific assignments where the instructor explicitly permits their use. Unless otherwise stated in the syllabus or assignment guidelines, AI assistance is not allowed. Using AI in unauthorized contexts or submitting AI-generated content as your own work may constitute a violation of academic integrity and may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. When using AI in permitted contexts as outlined in the syllabus or explicitly permitted by the instructor, you are responsible for ensuring that AI-generated content is properly cited, accurate, ethical, free of misinformation or intellectual property violations. AI-generated content must never be submitted as your own work. Doing so may constitute a violation of academic integrity and may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. Please contact me if you have questions regarding this course policy. 
 
Any generative AI use should be cited AND clearly disclosed according to the instructions in this syllabus. An example of an APA citation (7th ed. format) is seen here: OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (May 2024 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com

In this Course, Generative AI Use Is Permitted for Assistance, Not Authorship:

Artificial intelligence applications, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DALL·E, Grammarly, or similar applications, may be used to assist with specific tasks such as submitting a first draft to a generative AI application to assist with refining or evaluating original student-produced work, such as grammar or sentence structure assistance. Students are expected to apply what they are learning in this course to author work for this class—drawing on their own developing knowledge, understanding, and skills. Using generative AI as a collaborator means that a student is not simply copying or submitting AI-generated work but is actively engaging with the AI tool as part of the creative or problem-solving process. Transactional use—uploading assignment instructions and then submitting the AI-generated result as your own—is prohibited and may constitute a violation of academic integrity which may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct.  When using AI in permitted contexts as outlined in the syllabus or explicitly permitted by the instructor, you are responsible for ensuring that AI-generated content is properly cited, accurate, ethical, free of misinformation or intellectual property violations. AI-generated content must never be submitted as your own work. Doing so may constitute a violation of academic integrity and may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. Please contact me if you have questions regarding this course policy.  
  
Any generative AI use should be cited AND clearly disclosed according to the instructions in this syllabus. An example of an APA citation (7th ed. format) is seen here: OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (May 2024 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com

In This Course, Generative AI Use is Permitted For Planning Purposes, Not Authorship:

The use of artificial intelligence applications, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DALL·E, Grammarly, or similar applications may be used for planning activities such as brainstorming, outlining, and idea development. However, all final submissions should show evidence that students have developed and refined these ideas on their own without additional generative AI use. Students are expected to apply what they are learning in this course to produce work for this class by drawing on their own developing knowledge, understanding, and skills. When using generative AI in permitted contexts as outlined in the syllabus or explicitly permitted by the instructor, you are responsible for ensuring that AI-generated content is properly cited, accurate, ethical, free of misinformation or intellectual property violations. AI-generated content must never be submitted as your own work. Doing so may constitute a violation of academic integrity and may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. Please contact me if you have questions regarding this course policy. 
 
Any generative AI use should be cited AND clearly disclosed according to the instructions in this syllabus. An example of an APA citation (7th ed. format) is seen here: OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (May 2024 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com

Generative AI on Tests, Quizzes and Exams:

To promote deep learning and critical thinking, students are expected to complete reading quizzes, tests, exams, etc. without the use of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grammarly, or similar platforms). Relying on AI to answer these questions may limit your understanding of the material and may undermine your long-term academic and professional success. Any unauthorized use of AI, or collaboration and sharing of answers with others may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct.

Instructor Use of Generative AI:

I integrate generative AI into my teaching to enhance—not replace—human learning, creativity, and critical thinking. I use AI applications as collaborative partners for ideation, drafting, feedback, and refinement of teaching materials, but I maintain full responsibility for content and accuracy. I do not use this technology to assess student work. I do not input other people’s work or personally identifiable information into AI tools. My approach emphasizes ethical, transparent use aligned with academic integrity, equity, and the development of transferable skills. I also aim to model responsible engagement with emerging technologies, emphasizing thoughtful boundaries rather than rigid prohibitions. I strive for transparency around AI use by adding AI disclosure statements and/or citation to all work generated for this course in collaboration with AI tools. 

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