UNBC Guidance on the acceptability of using generative AI in coursework

This guidance material has been prepared by the ‘AI Task Force’, established by the Vice-President Academic and Provost, to help address a need for clarity in course outlines around the expectations regarding use of generative AI (GenAI) by students.

This guidance is not a university policy document. A policy document is binding on members of the university community and requires formal approval through university governance. This material is for guidance, and it describes a general approach to teaching and learning activity. This guidance in itself is not binding, and not enforceable, and it has not been formally approved by Senate or the Board of Governors. To read UNBC's "Guidance on the acceptability of using generative AI in coursework" go to: https://www.unbc.ca/provost/guidance-acceptability-using-generative-ai-coursework.

Further Support:

• Students can always seek specific support or advice through student services, in particular the Academic Success Centre.
• Instructors can reach out to colleagues in the Centre for Teaching, learning and Technology to discuss further the guidance they offer around generative AI use in the classroom.
• You can contact UNBC’s Privacy Office if you have questions about data records and privacy.

If you have any ideas for how UNBC can enhance its guidance and communication around AI in education, please feel free to share this at aitaskforce@unbc.ca. This content will be reviewed and revised as appropriate to reflect current guidance.