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In alignment with its mission, vision and values, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (Tri-C®) acknowledges not only the transformational potential of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies but also their disruptive and divisive qualities. The rapid development and widespread integration of these technologies demand vigilance and an agile response. The conventions of AI’s use and the College’s collective and individual thinking may need to evolve more quickly than they did with other technologies. Therefore, at the outset, Tri-C acknowledges the complexity and uniqueness of this moment.
To be an exemplary teaching and learning community, the College’s faculty, staff and administration recognize the importance of upholding the institution’s core values. The following principles will help Tri-C’s students and personnel navigate a fluid and ever-evolving academic landscape.
As a driver of progress and innovation within the community, Tri-C faculty, staff and students — regardless of their field of study or expertise — must have a foundational understanding of AI, including its capabilities, limitations and ethical implications. By promoting AI literacy — which is distinct from AI adoption — the institution ensures that its students are prepared to navigate the academic, professional and personal environments increasingly influenced by these technologies.
Tri-C believes that academic freedom is the cornerstone of academic inquiry, intellectual independence and critical thinking. The College recognizes the talent and expertise of its faculty and is committed to honoring their decisions regarding the use of AI in their courses. While Tri-C encourages ongoing faculty reflection and reinvention in the classroom with an eye toward student learning and outcomes, final AI-related decisions reside solely with the faculty member.
As a vibrant and multicultural institution, Tri-C recognizes its students’ rich diversity but also the various socioeconomic and personal barriers that many of them face. Therefore, no adoption of AI technology will marginalize or disadvantage Tri-C students. To ensure this, the College further commits to listening to concerns and maintaining an open dialogue among students, faculty and support staff. Academic freedom necessitates clarity in terms of the expectations and acceptable parameters of AI use.
Tri-C believes in the power of transformational learning and is responsible for upholding academic integrity. The institution recognizes the power of generative AI to solve problems and respond to writing prompts, but the College is committed to delivering authentic learning experiences that develop honest and ethical behaviors. While reimagining its assessments within the context of AI may be necessary, the College contends that essay or exam questions are not the point of its assessments. However, in the spirit of applying new knowledge, thinking through problems and creating new and authentic work, Tri-C will explore necessary and responsible assessment strategies to keep pace with technological advancements. These robust testing options are equitable and supportive of the diverse needs of students and faculty.
Finally, the College asserts that the above principles support and inform one another. As AI technologies increasingly permeate various aspects of life, Tri-C will commit to learning about and adapting to these changes and upholding its institutional identity, remaining firmly rooted in academic freedom, inclusivity and integrity. AI has not changed the College’s mission or vision, and AI will not move Tri-C from its core values.
