For Saint Paul College, students and their learning are the heart of our work. A critical part of learning is developing relationships with faculty, staff, and other students. It is through these relationships that learning is contextualized and applied. While generative artificial intelligence (AI) is taking on an increasing role in the workplace and society, it cannot replace the uniquely human parts of teaching and learning that define our educational mission. 

We recognize that generative artificial intelligence tools will continue to shape instructional, operational, and creative work. Any use of these tools within our educational environment must be aligned with our institutional mission, values, and policies, and guided by a commitment to transparency, responsibility, and equity. We also acknowledge that rapidly evolving AI technologies raise complex ethical, pedagogical, and workforce questions that require ongoing dialogue and reflection among all members of the college community. 

In this context, all Saint Paul College employees will: 

• Adhere to all applicable Minnesota State policies and procedures related to the use of generative artificial intelligence. 
• Preserve data privacy, security, and confidentiality when selecting and using AI-enabled tools. Microsoft 365 Copilot is the Minnesota State-endorsed AI tool and provides certain levels of protection when users are logged in with their Minnesota State credentials. 
• Develop an appropriate level of AI literacy relevant to our roles, recognizing that expectations will differ across instructional, professional, and operational contexts. 
• Be transparent about substantive uses of generative artificial intelligence in our work, particularly when AI meaningfully shapes content, decisions, or student learning experiences.
• Properly attribute or cite any AI-generated content, and verify the output of AI-generated content is accurate. 
• Consider the potential inequitable impacts of AI use on students, employees, and communities, and adjust practices as needed to mitigate harm. 
• Engage in cross-functional conversations about AI procurement, usage, and implementation to ensure multiple perspectives inform institutional decision-making. 
• Each faculty will clearly communicate in course syllabi what constitutes allowable and prohibited use of generative artificial intelligence within each course, consistent with academic integrity expectations. 

Student Use of Artificial Intelligence tools is addressed in Academic Integrity Policy 3.01.02.0 and the Saint Paul College Student Handbook. The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) programs without the consent or permission of your instructor is a violation of policy. Any external sources used in creating course material must be cited.