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Faculty and Staff AI Guide

蘑菇短视频provides a comprehensive to support the use of AI across campus. Explore training, approved tools, policies, guidelines, peer collaboration opportunities, and support from the AI Enabled team; all designed to promote data privacy, ethical use, and continuous improvement.

                 

 

Our Values

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蘑菇短视频鈥檚 approach to Artificial Intelligence is grounded in a commitment to: 
  • Responsible Innovation 鈥� Encouraging thoughtful, effective use of AI to enhance teaching, research, and operations.
  • Data Privacy & Security 鈥� Upholding strong protections for institutional and student data.
  • Transparency & Accountability 鈥� Promoting clear, ethical, and documented use of AI.
  • Equity & Access 鈥� Ensuring AI tools are accessible and support the success of all students and employees. 
  • Continuous Improvement 鈥� Regularly evaluating tools, policies, and practices to adapt to emerging needs.

Teaching Support

For guidance on teaching with AI, course design, and classroom integration: 

  • Partner with the . (CFC works closely with IT and campus partners to support responsible AI integration.)
  • Participate in workshops, consultations, and faculty development opportunities.
  • Access sample syllabus language and instructional strategies.
  • View Hunter Library's for additional resources.

Explore the AI Portal

The is your central hub for AI at 蘑菇短视频and is designed to provide structured support for exploration, adoption, and responsible use of AI across the university.

Through the portal, you can: 

  • Discover and request access to approved AI tools.
  • Access training, workshops, and self-paced learning resources from internal and external sources. 
  • Connect with a community of peers who are learning together. 
  • Request engagement with the AI Enabled team for AI solution delivery and data insight support. 
  • Find and review relevant policies and guidelines.
  • Provide your feedback through a survey or email.

Security Checklist

To use AI safely and responsibly, please follow this checklist to protect university data:

Users of AI tools are responsible for the data they generate. When using consumer AI applications, whether paid, free, or open source (e.g., ChatGPT, Dall-E, Anthropic products), exercise caution. Information entered into these tools may be stored, shared, or used in ways that could make it publicly accessible. While major university software contracts (such as Microsoft, Canvas, Zoom, and Adobe) prioritize data protection, it is crucial to adhere to established handling guidelines.

 

Never input confidential or legally restricted data (e.g., personnel records or data protected by FERPA, HIPAA, PCI) into any AI tool. This includes any information classified as Orange or Red according to WCU鈥檚 data classification policy.

 

Treat all information shared through AI tools as if it will be made public. Avoid sharing personal or sensitive information and be aware that data entered into AI tools may be retained by the vendor.

 

All AI purchases, including enhancements to existing licenses, must comply with WCU鈥檚 established . This ensures that appropriate legal, privacy, and security reviews are conducted.

 

When using university devices, or data, work with AI solutions that have been reviewed and approved by the university. Unlike free consumer versions, these enterprise-wide tools require your campus login and typically do not use your data to train their systems.

 

AI-generated responses can be biased, inaccurate, or inappropriate, and may include unauthorized copyrighted material. It is each user鈥檚 responsibility to review and verify the outputs generated by AI tools to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.

 

Guiding Principles for AI Use at WCU

蘑菇短视频 is dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and ethically to enhance its academic and administrative functions. The following principles serve as an adaptable guide for university decision-making regarding AI adoption and use.

Innovation and Efficiency
Cultivate an environment that encourages AI research and innovation while considering potential societal effects and ethical implications. Seek opportunities to improve operational efficiency through AI implementation.

Human Oversight
Prioritize human involvement in the creation of final products, considering the evolving nature of AI tools.

Data Security and Privacy
Protect personal information and comply with data protection laws and policies. 

Ethical Standards and Integrity
Uphold principles that ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI usage. 

Affordability
Ensure that AI tools are cost-effective and do not place undue financial burden on the university.

Clear Accountability
Set clear responsibilities for AI deployment and its outcomes. Follow North Carolina law and procurement policies.

Ongoing Education
Provide regular opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to learn about AI technologies, ethical considerations, and best practices. 

Continuous Evaluation
Use relevant metrics to assess progress and ensure continuous improvement in AI use.