Generative AI Guiding Principles

As the nation’s largest singly accredited community college, Ivy Tech Community College empowers graduates to be adaptable and ethical individuals. Aligned with our mission, we recognize the significance of equipping our students with essential skills to leverage technology for enriched learning experiences across personal, professional, and civic realms. 

Our Artificial Intelligence (AI) principles recognize the contextual use of AI, encouraging interdisciplinary education and critical thinking. Faculty empowerment and staff engagement ensure responsible AI use, viewing AI as an augmentation tool rather than a replacement. Privacy and transparency are non-negotiable in AI systems used at the college. Life moves fast. Economies change. Technology disrupts. At Ivy Tech Community College, we're shaping the future of education by embracing AI responsibly and preparing our community for the challenges and opportunities it brings.  

    1. The college may incorporate generative AI literacy and technology into the curriculum through specifically designed programs, credentials, or courses, ensuring that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to harness the potential of artificial intelligence and understand its limitations. 
    2. The college may facilitate offering workshops or online courses in generative AI, aiming to equip learners with technological competencies in alignment with current industry demands. 
    1. Set ethical standards to ensure that AI-generated content aligns with fairness, transparency, and accountability principles, emphasizing respect for intellectual property, privacy, and data security. 
    2. Educate users about potential biases and limitations in AI outputs, ensuring a critical approach to AI-generated information. 
    1. Update plagiarism policies to address the use of generative AI, emphasizing proper attribution and clarifying what constitutes acceptable and unacceptable. 
    2. Encourage students to use AI as a tool for idea generation and assistance but emphasize the importance of originality, critical analysis, and ethical scholarship. 
    1. Ensure generative AI technologies are accessible to all students, faculty, and staff. 
    2. Advocate for using AI tools designed to be inclusive, accommodating various learning styles and needs. 

  • Provide ongoing, comprehensive tech support and training to ensure all faculty, staff, and students can effectively utilize AI tools for integration, teaching, learning, and operational efficiency. 

    1. Adhere strictly to data protection laws and regulations, ensuring the confidentiality and security of sensitive student and employee data used in AI applications. 
    2. Ensure that all creations and data manipulations adhere strictly to privacy laws and regulations, thereby protecting the personal information of students, faculty, and staff. 
    3. Stay informed about legal developments related to AI and adjust policies accordingly. 
    1. Invest in or upgrade infrastructure to integrate and support AI tools and technologies, enhancing educational outcomes and operational efficiency. 
    2. Allocate a budget for ongoing AI updates, maintenance, and training while maintaining fiscal responsibility. 
    1. Forge strategic partnerships with industry leaders, community stakeholders, and fellow institutions in higher education on generative AI initiatives to exchange best practices and foster resource sharing. 
    2. Keep abreast of emerging trends in AI to update curriculum, training, and operations. 
    1. Review and update AI policies periodically to reflect technological advancements and changing academic needs. 
    2. Evaluate and integrate advancements in AI technology, ensuring the college remains at the forefront of educational technology.