Far Eastern University (FEU) has revised its academic integrity policies to include guidelines for the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) by its faculty and students. These new guidelines emphasize transparency and appropriate boundaries for AI use while preserving FEU’s principle of student-centered learning.
“AI has been around for a long time and FEU welcomes its use as a teaching tool,” said Maria Teresa Trinidad Tinio, FEU’s senior vice president for academic affairs. “However, it should not replace students’ actual performance. That’s why we had to develop a policy that emphasizes academic integrity and we also conduct workshops to guide students on the appropriate use of AI tools.”
To support its commitment to academic standards, FEU recently hosted its annual Academic Integrity Day. During this event, students and faculty participated in discussions about integrity across various sectors and innovations.
According to the Microsoft Philippines and LinkedIn Workplace Trends Index 2024, 86% of knowledge workers in the Philippines use AI tools. This highlights the growing industry demand for graduates with AI skills, prompting the integration of this technology in higher education.
AI as a teaching tool
FEU’s new guidelines encourage the use of AI as a teaching tool to promote “persuasive communication, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, creative problem solving, professionalism and responsible digital citizenship” among students. The university aims to produce graduates who are responsive to changing industry trends.
Teachers also benefit from training to improve their skills in AI technologies. This training helps them integrate AI into teaching activities and materials, effectively guiding students in using these tools.
FEU warns against the indiscriminate use of AI, highlighting issues such as “hallucination,” where AI creates false quotes, incorrect calculations, and erroneous data. Students are required to be transparent about the AI tools used in their work, as failure to do so could lead to reports of academic dishonesty.
FEU’s Center for Learning Enhancement and Research Services offers workshops to educate students about the responsible use of AI in academia.
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