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AI Usage Policy

  1. Purpose and Scope
    This policy outlines the guidelines and expectations for students using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in their assignment writing at CMC. Students are encouraged to utilize AI as a learning aid while upholding the principles of academic honesty.

    Revised October 2024. Next revision September 2025
  2. Principles
    1. Academic Integrity: The primary purpose of AI tools is to aid students in enhancing their writing skills. The use of AI should not compromise the principles of academic integrity, and students are expected to maintain the highest standards of honesty and ethics in their work.
    2. Learning Enhancement: AI tools are meant to complement students' learning experiences by offering constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
    3. Responsibility: Students are responsible for the content and quality of their assignments. The use of AI does not absolve them of their duty to research, understand, engage with, and express the subject matter effectively.
  3. Permissible Use
    1. The use of AI for generating original content, conducting research, or any form of plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
    2. Students are permitted to use AI tools for tasks such as grammar and spell checking, style suggestions, and content improvement recommendations.
  4. Disclosure
    Students are required to disclose the use of AI tools in their assignments. Any AI-generated content or assistance should be clearly identified.
  5. Learning Objective
    The use of AI in assignment writing should align with the college's learning objectives, focusing on improving students' subject matter comprehension, critical thinking and communication skills.
  6. Academic Evaluation
    Assessments should primarily evaluate a student's knowledge, understanding, analytical skills and critical thinking. The use of AI tools should not replace these fundamental aspects of academic evaluation.
  7. Data Privacy
    Students should be aware of data privacy and security concerns associated with AI tools. They are responsible for ensuring the protection of their personal information when using such tools.
  8. Ethical Considerations
    Students should use AI tools in an ethical and responsible manner, respecting copyright and intellectual property rights. Any content generated using AI tools should comply with copyright and citation standards.
  9. Monitoring and Compliance
    The college will periodically review the use of AI in assignments to ensure that it aligns with academic integrity standards and ethical guidelines.
  10. Revision and Updates
    This policy will be periodically reviewed and updated to reflect changes in technology, academic best practices, and ethical standards.



Disclosure: ChatGPT was used in drafting the original version of this policy.