Dr. Chris Heard, Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Seaver College at Pepperdine University, created a terrific tool to help instructors construct a statement about the use of generative AI for their syllabus.
This web-based decision tree tool, built using Twine, provides a customizable and interactive way for educators to draft statements that reflect their specific attitudes and policies regarding the use of generative AI in their courses. This resource ensures that faculty can clearly communicate their expectations and policies on AI usage to students, by working from a place of trust, fostering transparency, and encouraging dialogue in the classroom.
Inspired by Heard’s work, this decision tree tool was recreated and tailored to W&L’s institutional needs. The Provost’s Office strongly recommends including an AI policy statement in every syllabus.
Access the Generative AI Syllabus Statement Tool!
Should you have any questions or issues about using the tool, please stop by the Harte Center (LL1 in Leyburn Library).