Faculty Help: Generative AI Resource Guide: Sample Syllabus Policies

Effective fall 2024, all credit-bearing course syllabi must include a Generative AI policy, where faculty may either choose one from a list of four policy statements (ranging from complete prohibition to liberal use of Generative AI) or craft their own policy with approval of their Dean/Assistant Dean. These policy choices will appear in the institutional master Simple Syllabus template. If you do not see these choices appear or need assistance contact Victoria Schweizer at victoria.schweizer@sfcc.edu.  

Crafting your own policy? This page is full of tips for best practices in doing so!

What is Generative AI?
Generative AI (ChatGPT, Bard, etc.) is a type of artificial intelligence that uses deep-learning models to generate high-quality output - including text, images, and audio – in response to user prompts.

Important Elements to Include in a Policy
This can be as short as a small paragraph, so composing it doesn’t have to be time-consuming.

• Definition of Generative Artificial Intelligence (aka Generative AI or GenAI)
  Not everyone knows what Generative AI is so getting everyone on the same page is important. Feel free to use the definition above, or Google it to cite another definition from a reliable source.
• Your Policy
  This is where you state whether or not you will allow the use of Generative AI and if so, to what extent. But be sure not to paint yourself into a corner. For example, if you plan to allow its use to some extent (e.g. brainstorming, light proofreading) then you may want to include a caveat that your students must, for example, consult individual assignment guidelines.
• Steps Taken/Consequences
  This does not have to be highly detailed but it should address what students can expect should you, their instructor, suspect unsanctioned use of Generative AI.
• A reference to SFCC’s 2-1: Student Code of Conduct Policy

Pro Tip ⭐
Copy and paste this search into Google for highly-focused, relevant results!
site:edu syllabus ("generative ai" OR GenAI OR chatgpt) policy