►Add a Syllabus Clause on AI Tool Usage
Provide a syllabus clause stating whether and how you allow the implementation of AI tools in your course.

Statement Templates

►Share the Revised CUNY Academic Integrity Policy
Update your syllabus with the revised CUNY Academic Integrity policy that includes AI.

Revised CUNY Academic Integrity Policy

Model Ethical AI Use

►Use AI to Automate Repetitive Tasks Responsibly
Incorporate AI tools to automate repetitive tasks, freeing up time for meaningful student interactions.

►Protect Student Privacy
When integrating technology, comply with data privacy laws like FERPA and COPPA by excluding identifiable student data from AI inputs. Always read the privacy policy of any non-CUNY licensed tools you use to safeguard student information.

►Assess the Output
Fact-check AI-generated content for accuracy and relevance to course objectives.

Guide Students in the Ethical Use of AI

►Instill Ownership of Learning
Nurture a sense of responsibility and personal investment in students regarding their use of AI apps. Encourage students to see AI as a tool for enhancing their work, not replacing it. They should feel a sense of ownership over the final product.

Promote Information Quality
Consider incorporating activities that require students to compare AI-generated content with peer-reviewed sources, fostering a discerning approach to information quality.

Foster Transparency in the Use of AI
Lead discussions on the ethical implications of AI in academia, including the importance of transparency and the potential consequences of misuse.

► Design assignments that include multiple iterations, allowing students to refine their work based on feedback. This approach emphasizes the learning process, fosters originality, and reduces opportunities for plagiarism or misuse of AI tools while encouraging deeper engagement with the material.

► Provide students with resources to understand AI’s role in their education and how to use it responsibly. This can include tutorials, ethical use cases, and AI-use pledge cards. Consider creating a resource hub with information on AI tools, their benefits, and limitations.

Example
AI Use Ethical Pledge Cards

I will:

• follow my instructor’s guidelines for AI tools.
• understand and can explain any AI-assisted work I submit.
• respect privacy and avoid adding personal or sensitive information in AI tools.
• critically evaluate AI-generated information for accuracy and relevance.
• avoid producing or promoting harmful or biased content with AI.
• be transparent about AI’s role in my work & cite AI-generated content accurately.