[Art-instructors] AI syllabus statements

[Jeff Beekman]

Hi All,

I've had quite a few conversations with faculty regarding AI (Artificial Intelligence) usage in the classroom. Unfortunately, FSU has been reticent in providing specific syllabi language, citing that there isn't one universal approach faculty and programs should take toward the use of AI.  Their advice is that individual instructors and programs come up with their own approaches regarding what's prohibited, allowable, and encouraged regarding AI.

In pursuit of that, Mona Bozorgi recently shared with me the language Texas Tech has provided their instructors, which I think articulates a useful range of approaches toward AI in the classroom. It could be a good starting point as you come up with your own language.

Before passing this along to all of you, I sent this to Joshua Morgan, who is spearheading FSU's approach to AIAI (Academic Integrity + Artificial Intelligence). He says the attached Texas Tech statements are fine to share, but suggests:

... that any student-facing announcements and/or statements about AI be accompanied by the following disclaimers:

  *   Instructors reserve the right to orally/verbally assess/evaluate how well students have mastered course learning objectives and discipline-specific skills/career competencies if suspected or admitted use of AI technology is potentially being used to violate the Academic Honor Policy, circumvent learning processes and/or career-readiness preparation, or otherwise jeopardize students' abilities to perform work functions in an ethical, quality manner.
  *   Instructors reserve the right to modify all course assignments/assessments—involving AI technology or otherwise—to ensure that students are upholding academic integrity, growing in the career competencies expected by employers and subject-matter experts, and/or serving the public good in an ethical and quality manner.

I'm guessing that Foundations and other Areas/Programs might have specific ideas regarding how they want AI handled in their classes. Therefore, I ask that instructors communicate with their faculty heads to ensure all courses are in alignment with area/program goals.

Importantly, if you do end up using Texas Tech's language as a starting point, please acknowledge that your language is adapted from theirs.

Lastly, I apologize that this is coming so close to the beginning of the semester! I've only heard back from Joshua this morning.

All Best,
Jeff

p.s. Celeste, can you see the four attached statements and Joshua's language above added to the suggested syllabus language in SharePoint?


Jeff Beekman
he/him/his
Associate Professor, Department Chair
Department of Art
Florida State University
405.650.9276 (cell)

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