Generative articfical intelligence (GenAI) tools are revolutionizing how humans create content and interact with technology.

This page offers an overview of Rowan-licensed GenAI tools and guidelines for using them, and showcases GenAI-related research and work from our campus community.

No generative AI:

1. In this course any use of generative artificial intelligence such as Chat GPT, DALL-E, Bard, and others will be considered a violation of academic integrity and will be treated accordingly. According to Rowan University policy, students committing any act of academic dishonesty may fail the assignment, fail the course, or face other sanctions. All violations of academic integrity must be reported to the Provost’s office. To avoid plagiarism, students should provide appropriate documentation whenever quoting, paraphrasing, summarizing, or otherwise using the language or ideas of others.
   
   
2. The purpose of the assignments in this course is to help you develop key skills and to assess whether you have mastered the course learning objectives. Using generative AI or other unauthorized tools on these assignments defeats the purpose, misrepresents your mastery of the material, and is considered an academic integrity violation. If you have questions about what resources may be allowed on a specific assignment please let me know.

Some generative AI:

Although generative AI can be used as a tool to support learning (e.g., in obtaining feedback or generating ideas), work submitted by a student should be that of the student and not the work of an AI system. If you include material generated by an AI program, it should be cited like any other reference material. Ultimately, the student bears responsibility for any inaccuracies or misinformation. If you have questions about how AI may be used to complete assignments within the scope of this academic integrity policy, please reach out to your instructor.

Faculty also might choose to list the ways that generative AI could be used on some or all assignments.

Syllabi Policies for Generative AI Repository - This resource is created by Lance Eaton for the purposes of sharing and helping other instructors see the range of policies available by other educators to help in the development of their own for navigating AI-Generative Tools (such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, Dall-E, etc).
Select the "Policies" Tab to see the collected policies.

GenAI (Generative Artificial Intelligence) at Rowan - This library guide gathers information about Generative AI from around Rowan University, and provides a structure for learning more.

Rowan Virtua SOM AI LibGuide - A guide to using AI to enhance learning outcomes, personalize the study experience, and equip yourself with cutting-edge skills for your academic and professional future. This was compiled by Mercedes Byrd, PBL Librarian - MS, MA and Dr. James Martin who was responsible for the creation of the prompts used.

How to cite ChatGPT - APA guidelines

How do I cite generative AI in MLA style?

A Rowan produce video on Student Use of Generative AI (2:20)

This brief video (2:20) can be shown in class or link to in your Canvas course(s).

See Academic Integrity At Rowan: Your Education, Your Future and select the Faculty Information button for more information, resources, and FAQs regarding academic integrity.

At this time, we do NOT recommend relying on any of the numerous “AI Content Detector” programs available on the web or provided through programs such as Turnitin. Such programs have not yet demonstrated their accuracy and do not provide hard evidence for evaluation. There have also been reports of false positives from these software systems that can lead to false accusations made against students.

For this reason, results from these detectors will not be considered as evidence for a Rowan Report of an Academic Integrity Violation but other forms of evidence may be used to make a report.

Some generative AI platforms cannot access copyrighted material from behind paywalls and may not cite them correctly or may create fictitious citations. Additionally, if some of the generative AI platforms cannot find quotations it will sometimes invent, or “hallucinate” quotes.

Evaluate their references carefully because fabrication is a form of academic dishonesty, faculty can submit Academic Integrity Violations based on invented sources and/or quotations.

Please remember that faculty must file an AIV report if they wish to sanction a student for alleged violations.

Schedule a time to discuss the topic of the paper with the student and ask follow up questions to verify their understanding. Ideally, this would be built into the course structure so students are not singled out.

Be sure to initiate the discussion in a nonconfrontational manner. We highly recommend "How to lead a discovery interview about contract cheating" for suggestions on how to lead a discovery conversation.

• 2026 Human Wisdom for the Age of AI: A Field Guide to Cultivating Essential Skills
  This Rowan approved field guide from Elon University provides hands-on tools to develop the uniquely human capabilities that allow us to work with, and direct powerful AI technologies.
  The guide grounds essential AI capabilities in both classical wisdom and contemporary educational research.
  Included with the guide are teacher’s guide learning modules that can be adapted by faculty for use with courses in any discipline.
• 39 Examples of Artificial Intelligence in Education - from the University of San Diego
• 60+ ChatGPT Assignments to Use in Your Classroom Today (2023)
  This 145-page book was produced by the University of Central Florida. It takes a look at AI and how it can benefit students and instructors.
• A Teacher's Prompt Guide to ChatGPT Aligned with 'What Works Best'
  A 9-page instructional teachers' guide to using ChatGPT that contains a range of prompt examples teachers can use to start developing ideas for their teaching practice in line with CESE's 'What Works Best' and created with ChatGPT by Andrew Herft.
• AI Chatbots and Tools 
  This guide from Temple University Libraries offers advice on generative AI chatbots and tools and how to best use them to support your work.
• The AI-Resistant Pedagogy Studio: An Interactive Toolkit for Assignment Redesign - a living document, regularly updated with the latest research and best practices in pedagogy. Citation: Evans, Stacy Ybarra (2026)
• Artificial Intelligence Tools: Guidance for online course development and the use of artificial intelligence tools
  This resource from Oregon State University is intended to help their Ecampus course development team as well as faculty and staff use a principles-based approach in deciding if and how to incorporate artificial intelligence tools into course development, research and other work projects.
• Every Learner Everywhere AI Toolkit Database - collection of generative artificial intelligence (AI) products used in higher education contexts.
• GenAI library: Activities for the classroom - a curated set of ready-to-use activities, from critical evaluation to practical creation and simulations from the University of Melbourne. 
• Getting Started with Copilot in Your Class (2024)
  From Conestoga College's Faculty Learning Hub, a 6-minute read with ideas on how to get started with Copilot in your class.
• Getting Started with AI-Enhanced Teaching: A Practical Guide for Instructors 
  From MIT Sloan Teaching & Learning Technologies. This guide will equip you with foundational knowledge, MIT policies, curated tools, ethical considerations, suggested use cases, and avenues to get support when teaching with generative AI tools.
• Guidance for online course development and the use of artificial intelligence tools 
  This extensive resource developed by Oregon State University is intended to help their Ecampus course development team as well as faculty and staff use a principles-based approach in deciding if and how to incorporate artificial intelligence tools into course development, research and other work projects.
• Guide for approaching AI-generated text in your classroom (2025)
  From Turnitin, this guide shares eleven practical strategies that educators can begin using in classrooms now to meet the needs of students who are likely already using text-generated AI when completing assignments. 
• How I Used Gen AI to Create a Highly Engaging Assignment And a Grading Rubric to Go with It (9/12/24) by Diane Gayeski, Harvard Business Impact
• Learn with AI - toolkit from University of Maine's Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning and New Media
• Navigating AI: Essential EDvice Exchange Reads for Fall from Temple. A series of 10 articles, “A Survival Guide To AI and Teaching”, that featured posts on everything from what generative AI is to the ways these tools will impact equity in education.
• #OA Book: 101 Creative Ideas to Use AI in Education 
  This open crowdsourced collection (downloadable pdf) by #creativeHE presents a collection of potential alternative uses and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that could make a difference and create new learning, development, teaching and assessment opportunities.  
• Teaching with AI
  Strategies for embracing ChatGPT and other large language models to boost student learning and help you teach more effectively from Harvard Business School Publishing.
• The Sovorel educational YouTube channel 
  Addresses the why and how related to instructional technology such as AI, innovative teaching methodologies, and other emerging educational technologies that are shaping the future of higher education.

• Academic integrity in the age of AI 
  From Turnitin, an overview of resources for educators in search of academic integrity solutions in instruction and assessment when faced with student usage of artificial intelligence tools.
• Al Detectors in Schools: Use Caution
• AI Misuse Rubric
  From Turnitin, this rubric for educators to evaluate writing assignments addressing four traits focused on areas unique to the capabilities and limitations of AI.
  as well as ethical considerations for the use of AI.
• AI Writing Detection: Red Flags 
  The Office of Faculty Excellence at Montclair State University has compiled these red flags to assist in AI-detection since currently, no software is able to detect AI-generated content with 100% certainty. 
• AI Detectors Don’t Work. Here’s What to Do Instead.
  Suggestions from MIT Sloan Teaching & Learning Technologies
• A Big Picture Look at AI Detection Tools - (1/30/25) Christopher Ostro shares a big picture look at AI detection tools on episode 555 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
• Words and Phrases that Make it Obvious You Used ChatGPT - by Margaret Efron on 5/21/24
• Decoding AI Language: Common Words and Phrases in AI-Generated Content - from Grammarly (4/9/25) This article analyzes the most common signs of AI writing, highlights frequently used words and phrases, and explores how to use AI effectively while making sure human oversight plays a critical role.

• What is Copilot Chat? - Microsoft Quick Guide to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
• How to Write Prompts to Get Better Answers from Microsoft Copilot - (jpg) Steps to take
• Meet your AI assistant for education: Microsoft Copilot - (1/23/24) steps for getting started with Copilot in education
• Unlock generative AI safely and responsibly—classroom toolkit - (5/12/25) "The toolkit is designed to assist educators in initiating important conversations about responsible AI practices in the classroom, such as the critical topics of content fabrications, privacy considerations, bias awareness, and mental wellbeing."
• Getting Started with Copilot in Your Class - (7/14/25) ideas for using Copilot with classes

Get started with Google Workspace with Gemini - With Gemini in Workspace apps, you can use AI-assisted features to draft emails, revise documents, and more

Quickstart Guide to Gemini and NotebookLM for Education - Key things to know about the Gemini App and NotebookLM

Google Gemini for Teachers: Essential Classroom Guide (2025 Edition) (11:02) - quick overview of its features and how to use it.

The Ultimate Teacher's Guide to Google Gemini - 2025 Masterclass (27:46) - more detailed guide

Faculty: Use NotebookLM for Your Research and Course Prep | AI for Students | Google (9:48) (8/21/25) - from Google's Editorial Director, Notebook LM and Google Labs, Steven Johnson

• 2026 Human Wisdom for the Age of AI: A Field Guide to Cultivating Essential Skills
  This Rowan approved field guide from Elon University provides hands-on tools to develop the uniquely human capabilities that allow us to work with, and direct powerful AI technologies.
  The guide grounds essential AI capabilities in both classical wisdom and contemporary educational research. Included with the guide are teacher’s guide learning modules that can be adapted by faculty for use with courses in any discipline.
• The 2025 Student Guide to Artificial Intelligence - This Rowan approved guide from Elon University and the American Association of Colleges and Universities empowers students to engage with AI – academically, professionally, and ethically. Spanish version of the 2025 Student Guide to Artificial Intelligence.
• ChatGPT and Academic Integrity - (YouTube 2:20) Rowan video for students