Purpose

This policy establishes guidelines for appropriate use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including our AI tutor and other AI-powered learning resources. AI can be a valuable learning aid when used responsibly, but must not replace genuine learning or violate academic integrity.

AI Tools Available

Elevate AI Tutor

Our AI tutor is available 24/7 to support your learning:

Answer questions about course concepts
Explain difficult topics in different ways
Provide practice problems and examples
Offer study strategies and tips
Help with time management and organization

External AI Tools

Students may encounter other AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Bard, and others. Use of external AI tools must comply with this policy and instructor guidelines.

Acceptable Uses

Learning Support

AI tools may be used for:

Concept Clarification: Ask AI to explain concepts you don't understand
Study Assistance: Generate practice questions or flashcards
Brainstorming: Explore ideas and approaches to problems
Research Starting Point: Get overview of topics before deeper research
Grammar and Writing Help: Check grammar, suggest improvements (not write for you)
Code Debugging: Help identify errors in your code (with disclosure)
Language Translation: Translate materials for better understanding

Prohibited Uses

Academic Dishonesty

Strictly prohibited:

Having AI complete assignments, essays, or projects for you
Submitting AI-generated content as your own work
Using AI during exams or assessments (unless explicitly permitted)
Having AI write code that you submit without understanding
Using AI to paraphrase sources without proper citation
Bypassing plagiarism detection with AI rewording

Misuse of AI Systems

Do not:

Attempt to manipulate or "jailbreak" AI systems
Use AI to generate inappropriate or harmful content
Share AI-generated answers with other students
Use AI to harass, bully, or impersonate others
Overload systems with excessive or frivolous requests

Disclosure Requirements

When to Disclose AI Use

You must disclose AI use when:

Submitting any work that involved AI assistance
AI helped generate ideas, outlines, or structure
AI was used for research or information gathering
AI assisted with editing, proofreading, or translation
AI helped debug code or solve technical problems

How to Disclose

Include a statement with your submission:

"I used [AI tool name] to [specific use]. I reviewed and verified all AI-generated content and take full responsibility for the accuracy and originality of my work."

Example: "I used ChatGPT to help brainstorm project ideas and explain the concept of recursion. All code and written analysis is my own work."

Instructor Guidelines

Instructors may set specific AI policies for their courses:

AI-Prohibited Assignments: Some assignments may not allow any AI use
AI-Assisted Assignments: Some may encourage AI use with disclosure
AI-Required Assignments: Some may require AI tool exploration

Always follow your instructor's specific guidelines. When in doubt, ask before using AI.

Best Practices

Using AI Effectively

Verify Information: AI can make mistakes. Always verify facts and code
Understand, Don't Copy: Use AI to learn, not to avoid learning
Ask Follow-Up Questions: Dig deeper to truly understand concepts
Compare Multiple Sources: Don't rely solely on AI responses
Document Your Process: Keep track of how AI helped your learning

Critical Thinking

Remember that AI:

Can provide incorrect or outdated information
May reflect biases in its training data
Cannot replace human judgment and expertise
Should be one tool among many in your learning
Works best when you already understand the basics

Consequences for Violations

First Offense

Zero on the assignment
Required meeting with instructor
AI usage training module
Written warning in student file

Second Offense

Failure of the course
Academic probation
Referral to Academic Integrity Committee
Possible suspension from AI tool access

Severe or Repeated Violations

Dismissal from program
Permanent revocation of AI tool access
Notation on academic transcript
No refund of tuition or fees

AI Literacy Training

All students must complete AI literacy training covering:

How AI tools work and their limitations
Appropriate and inappropriate uses
Disclosure requirements and citation
Critical evaluation of AI-generated content
Ethical considerations in AI use

Questions and Support

For questions about AI usage:

Email: Contact Us
Phone: (317) 314-3757
AI Tutor Help: Available 24/7 in student portal
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

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