Student Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI can significantly enhance learning and decision-making processes, promote efficiency, and
cultivate a well-rounded academic experience. Maintaining academic integrity and character
remains at the core of our institution's values.
PATHWAYS COLLEGE policies about AI use are designed to prevent any violation of academic
integrity while also ensuring that our students' privacy is well protected. There is tremendous
potential of AI to enhance the learning experience and can be used to support learning, such as
by aiding in understanding complex concepts, organizing thoughts, generating ideas, and
facilitating more effective study and research strategies.
PATHWAYS COLLEGE stresses the importance of students’ direct involvement and
commitment to their academic development. AI should be used to complement, rather than
substitute the intellectual investments necessary for achieving meaningful educational outcomes
and future career skills.
PATHWAYS COLLEGE’s Code of Conduct policy is clear on academic integrity; students must
produce original work, cite their sources, and present authentic assessments that showcase their
learning outcomes. Due to FERPA regulations, no student identifying information can be used in
any AI tool.
AI-generated text and images may not be used as primary content for assignments, papers,
projects, quizzes, presentations, or discussion questions. AI may be used for research
purposes but all work must be stated in students’ own words and AI use should be cited.
Citation and reference to an AI source format is below
(APA): Format:
Author. (Year). Title (version) [Description]. URL Example: OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14
version).
