Pathways for Academic Uses of AI at WWU: Step-by-Step Guide

Resources

Academic Honesty Office

ATUS and Center for Instructional Innovation

Disability Access Center

Step-by-Step Guidance

  1. Is use of AI allowed for this course with appropriate uses identified?
    1. If yes, AI has a place in the course, proceed to Step 2.
    2. If no, AI is prohibited or not mentioned, student proceeds with work without using AI.
      1. If student uses AI for coursework despite its prohibition and/or restrictions, proceed to Step 4.
  1. Is use of AI allowed for this work?
    1. If yes, AI is expected to be used as a part of this work, proceed to Step 3.
    2. If no, AI is prohibited or not mentioned, student proceeds with work without using AI.
      1. If student uses AI for coursework despite its prohibition and/or restrictions, proceed to Step 4.
  1. Is it OK to use AI for initial ideation and inspiration but not for generating content, text, or images for submission?
    1. Student proceeds with work using AI as outlined, citing all uses of AI and following advice outlined in Academic Uses of AI for Students.
  2. Is it OK to use AI for generating text, images, or content within specified guidelines?
    1. Student proceeds with work using AI as outlined, citing all uses of AI and following advice outlined in Academic Uses of AI for Students.
  1. Instructor suspects or identifies use of AI.
  2. Instructor evaluates standards and student work.
    1. Instructor refers to Academic Honesty Violation Information for Instructors (reporting flowchart and steps) as well as departmental guidance.
  3. Instructor discusses this concern with student and considers a resolution.
    1. Will the resolution affect the student’s grade?
      1. If yes, instructor finishes investigating the violation, communicates their decision and sanction to student, and files a violation form.
        1. Office of Academic Integrity contacts student and informs them of training requirements.
        2. Student may refer to Academic Honesty Violation Information for Students (flowchart and steps on responding to alleged violation) as well as the advice outlined in Academic Uses of AI for Students.
      2. If no, the incident is resolved at the instructor’s discretion.