Analyzing AI Policy for Academic Impact

Abstract

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies reshape academic environments, universities are working to create policies that govern their use in coursework. This paper explores the diverse strategies institutions are adopting to incorporate AI while maintaining academic integrity and ethical standards. Key themes such as ethics, transparency, critical thinking, and responsible usage are explored in depth. The paper highlights the importance of balancing the advantages of AI tools with the necessity of academic integrity, placing a particular focus on the role of faculty in guiding responsible AI usage. Ultimately, this research examines the challenges and opportunities posed by AI in higher education and provides recommendations for developing robust AI policies that support ethical scholarship and meaningful learning experiences.

Presenters

Wei Ying Hsiao
Professor, Teaching and Learning, University of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Adriano Cavalcanti
Associate Professor, Software Engineering and Computer Science, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

2025 Special Focus—Learning from Artificial Intelligence: Pedagogical Futures and Transformative Possibilities

KEYWORDS

AI POLICIES, TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION, AI AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY