Information about Value of Artificial Intelligence at Hofstra; Faculty Discretion in AI Tool Use; Faculty Rights and Responsibilities for Use of AI; Students Rights and Responsibilities for Use of AI; Library Resources, Citing AI and Course-Related Tools; AI Detection Tools and Academic Integrity.
VALUE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AT HOFSTRA
Hofstra University recognizes the significant contributions and pedagogical value that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools offer, while also recognizing the challenges and pitfalls presented by this emerging technology.
AI technologies, including generative text, image and other multimodal services, are integral to academic and professional disciplines and enhance courses and curricula across the University.
Incorporating these technologies requires an unwavering commitment to ethical considerations and recognition that appropriate ethical use will change over time. Faculty and students are encouraged to use AI responsibly, ensuring transparency, fairness, and respect for privacy. The ethical use of AI fosters academic integrity and prepares our community to navigate the broader societal implications of AI advancements, ensuring that our engagement with these powerful tools is innovative, principled, and emphasizes the primacy of humanistic endeavors.
FACULTY DISCRETION IN AI TOOL USE
Given the diverse topics, levels, pedagogies, and modes in education, instructors have broad discretion to determine the appropriate use of AI tools in their classrooms. This policy underscores the importance of instructor preference in defining suitable AI tool usage. View resources for generative AI in teaching and learning here.
FACULTY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR USE OF AI
The right to use and the extent of AI tool use for a particular course is at the faculty's discretion. This includes specific conditions and criteria for permitted applications of the technology. View syllabus guidance on AI policies here.
The instructor should provide a clear statement about AI utilization in their course syllabus and respond to any student inquiries on the subject. It is also strongly recommended that the instructor discuss the statement at the course's beginning and as necessary throughout the semester. View strategies for communicating AI policies here.
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR USE OF AI
Students must read and abide by any statements in the syllabus regarding AI or seek further information from any instructor if needed. It is important for students to adhere to any established rules for using AI. View the Hofstra Honor Code here.
Please note citation requirements in each course syllabus. If the instructor does not provide guidance, students should cite content derived from AI tools using the style most closely resembling the course or department's general academic submission format.
All final works are the sole responsibility of the student. AI tools can generate false or biased content. Hence, it is essential for students to critically evaluate AI generated content before including it in submitted assignments.
LIBRARY RESOURCES, CITING AI AND COURSE-RELATED TOOLS
Faculty and students are encouraged to utilize all databases and research tools provided by the Hofstra University Library, which are approved for use in coursework, unless specified otherwise by an instructor.
View the Hofstra University guidance for citing AI here.
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AI DETECTION TOOLS AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Faculty can view the resource for promoting academic integrity here.
Faculty should exercise caution when using AI detection. Due to their inconsistent accuracy and the dynamic nature of the technologies involved, faculty should not rely on AI detection as the sole source of evidence in cases of suspected academic misconduct. Faculty Policy Series #11 should be consulted for guidance. View the procedure for handling violations of the honor code here.
AI detection tools can provide useful insights, but instructors should consider multiple forms of evidence when evaluating potential misuses of AI to complete assignments. These may include:
- Inconsistencies in writing style or quality compared to previous assignments
- Sudden improvements in performance that seem out of character
- Content that doesn't align with class discussions or materials
- Responses that don't directly address the assignment prompt
- Unusual vocabulary or phrasing for the student's level