AI Syllabus Statements

Preamble:

FAU recognizes the value of generative AI in facilitating learning. However, output generated by artificial intelligence (AI), such as written words, computations, code, artwork, images, music, etc., for example, is drawn from previously published materials and is not your own original work. FAU students are not permitted to use AI for any course work unless explicitly allowed to do so by the instructor of the class for a specific assignment.

Class policies related to AI use are decided by the individual faculty. Some faculty may permit the use of AI in some assignments but not others, and some faculty may prohibit the use of AI in their course entirely. In the case that an instructor permits the use of AI for some assignments, the assignment instructions will indicate when and how the use of AI is permitted in that specific assignment. It is the student’s responsibility to comply with the instructor’s expectations for each assignment in each course. When AI is authorized, the student is also responsible and accountable for the content of the work. AI may generate inaccurate, false, or exaggerated information. Users should approach any generated content with skepticism and review any information generated by AI before using generated content as-is.

If you are unclear about whether or not the use of AI is permitted, ask your instructor before starting the assignment.

Failure to comply with the requirements related to the use of AI may constitute a violation of the Florida Atlantic Code of Academic Integrity, Regulation 4.001.

 

Proper Citation:

If the use of AI is permitted for a specific assignment, then use of the AI tool must be properly documented and cited. For more information on how to properly cite the use of AI tools, visit
www.fau.edu/ai/citation.

 

For faculty: 

  • In this space, faculty are encouraged to state whether the use of AI is prohibited or encouraged, with details of permitted circumstances if encouraged.
  • Make sure your prohibition/permission decision complies with guidance in your unit/department/college.
  • Faculty should articulate their level of tolerance and potential penalties for noncompliance to students for every assignment.

 

Simple Syllabus Language:

  • AI Encouraged Policy:
    The use of AI to assist in work assigned in this specific course is encouraged for various purposes. The instructor hereby permits the use of AI to assist in work assigned for this course, unless the instructor expressly indicates AI is not permitted on a particular assignment. Use must be properly documented and cited per instructor guidelines (www.fau.edu/ai/citation).

  • AI Flexible Policy:
    The use of AI to assist in work assigned in this specific course is permitted only for specific assignments as indicated by the instructor. Use must be properly documented and cited per
    instructor guidelines.

  • AI Prohibited Policy:
    The use of AI to assist in any work assigned in this specific course is prohibited.