AI raises important questions about learning goals, assessment, authorship, and academic integrity. OU does not mandate a single approach to AI in the classroom. Instead, faculty are encouraged to make intentional, discipline-appropriate choices and to communicate those choices clearly to students.
The CFE has developed a Canvas course called Generative AI at the University that “addresses key topics related to Generative AI and teaching in higher education.” This course also has example Generative AI Policy language for your syllabus. Faculty members can also schedule consultations on AI in AI in Teaching.
Watch for CFE workshops and learning communities on AI-related topics.
Faculty are also encouraged to consider how AI affects assignment design, assessment strategies, and the kinds of learning they most want students to demonstrate. These frameworks can inform course outcomes, assignment design, departmental conversations, or grant narratives related to AI and digital literacy.
· Digital Education Council AI Literacy Framework
· Barnard College AI Literacy Framework
· Open University’s Critical AI Literacy Framework 2025
Faculty at all stages—whether actively using AI or simply exploring its relevance—are encouraged to consult OU guidance and campus experts before integrating AI into research workflows or grant proposals.
In addition to consultations on research in general with CFE specialists in research and creative activity, the CFE has a faculty fellow specifically for AI-related subjects. Schedule an appointment with Sam Huskey. Consultations are exploratory in nature and do not require a commitment to using AI in a project.
