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Student AI Guide

AI is not a replacement for learning.
It is a tool that can help you think critically, be creative, and develop new skills.

Our Approach to Artificial Intelligence

At 蘑菇短视频, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help improve learning, encourage new ideas, and prepare students for today's changing workplace.

Our approach focuses on both the benefits and the responsible use of AI:

  • We provide AI tools that help students learn and build career skills.
  • We encourage the safe, ethical, and responsible use of AI.
  • We make sure AI tools support the university's values, policies, and the needs of our students.

Ways to Use AI Responsibly

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When using AI at WCU, it is important to use it in a responsible and honest way.

  • Check all AI-generated content carefully. Think critically and make sure the information is correct.

  • Follow your instructor鈥檚 guidelines and ask questions if you are unsure about using AI.

  • Cite any AI tools according to your instructor鈥檚 requirements.

  • Use AI in ways that follow the academic integrity policy.

  • Use approved AI tools that protect your data and privacy.

  • Think about whether information is private or confidential before uploading it to an AI tool.

蘑菇短视频continues to refine its approach to academic integrity in an AI-enabled environment, with an emphasis on: 

  • Ethical use of AI

  • Clear communication.
  • Support for student learning and growth.

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is WCU's secure AI tool. It is available to all students, faculty, and staff when you sign in with your 蘑菇短视频email account. Interactions with this tool are held in a protected 蘑菇短视频area and not used to train AI models.

 

Where to Get Support

You don't have to figure out AI on your own. 蘑菇短视频offers several resources to help you get started and answer your questions. 

Visit to get assistance with access, troubleshooting, and approved tools.

 

Your instructors may provide specific expectations for AI use in class. Make sure to ask questions regarding AI use for assignments or projects.

 

The Hunter Library provides a curated to support your academic  work, from research strategies to evaluating AI-generated content.

 

The WaLC offers personalized support to help you:

  • Strengthen writing and communication skills
  • Integrate AI tools appropriately into your work
  • Develop strategies for drafting, revising, and critical thinking

How Do We Protect Your Data? 

At WCU, protecting your data and privacy is important. The university follows information security and privacy policies for all technology systems, including AI tools. By following these safeguards, 蘑菇短视频helps keep university information secure while supporting the responsible use of AI.

Some of the ways we protect your information include:

  • Rules for deciding what types of information can be used with AI tools.
  • Policies that guide how AI can be used with university data and which tools are approved.
  • Limits on using sensitive information, such as FERPA-protected student records and other confidential data, in AI systems.
  • Use of university-approved AI tools that include privacy and security protections.
  • Regular reviews of laws, regulations, and best practices related to AI and data protection.

Important 蘑菇短视频Policies

Policy 52 - Responsible Use of Information Technology ResourcesPolicy 97 - Information Security and Privacy GovernancePolicy 117 鈥� Information SecurityPolicy 122 鈥� Video CapturePolicy 119 鈥� Software Life Cycle