Following University Guidance, use of genAI tools within university coursework is at the discretion of individual instructors and students are expected to follow their course-specific policies.

Syllabus Guidance

The Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) has developed a set of recommendations to guide faculty through developing a course policy that aligns with the course learning goals. These can be augmented to work in specific context. Given the rapid advances with generative technologies, these recommendations will be regularly updated here.

CITL Generative AI Course Policy Recommendations - Updated August 1, 2023

AI Detection

Detecting generative AI work, especially text based, is not reliably possible with technology. Therefore, prohibiting the use entirely is not practical, but restrictions and limits can be set to meet your learning goals. Currently, USF does not have any AI detection services. Developing ethical uses of genAI should be a focus with students and will require a strong set of shared values related to learning and academic integrity, and the utility and limits of genAI tools between faculty and students.

As part of this effort and aligned with University Guidance promoting human-centered genAI and individual responsibilities, faculty and students are encouraged to engage in open conversations about academic integrity, the importance of authentic work and effort, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of these new tools in their specific learning contexts. This may include when use of tools requires citation and when it merely is serving a formatting, editing function. These specific uses will vary by course and depend on the specific learning goals. The variety of approaches that will be used across courses further increases the need to explicitly communicate expectations with students throughout the semester.