At UVic we are guided in our use of generative AI by the following policies and documents:
The university provides free student and employee access to Microsoft Copilot Chat. Copilot is a generative AI chatbot tool that does not share your user data.
Due to privacy and security concerns, UVic restricts the use of DeepSeek on the UVic network and for UVic-owned devices. This includes all users and devices on-campus, on UVic wireless networks, or using UVic VPN. UVic discourages the use or installation of DeepSeek on personal devices.
UVic's position statement on generative AI
The University of Victoria:
► Embraces the integration of GenAI tools in a responsible, ethical and equitable manner that enhances learning and teaching as appropriate. However, UVic does not permit instructors either to use GenAI tools to grade students’ work or to use plagiarism detection software to determine violation of the Academic Integrity policy.
► Commits to supporting faculty, instructors, students and staff to understand how GenAI works and to develop skills for effective and responsible use of GenAI and other digital tools, through workshops, podcasts, and toolkits offered by the Division of Learning and Teaching Support and Innovation.
► Provides course syllabi templates and sample statements on use of GenAI; suggestions for teaching and assessments using artificial intelligence; and opportunities to share knowledge and experience teaching with artificial intelligence within and across disciplines.
► Supports the integration of GenAI in learning and teaching where it is appropriate, responsive to disciplinary needs, and respectful of intellectual property rights.
► Encourages faculty and instructors to determine when and how GenAI may be used in their courses and to provide in the course outline clear instructions to students regarding permissible use of GenAI. Faculty and instructors who integrate artificial intelligence in their courses are encouraged to discuss the benefits, risks, and limitations of such tools and to teach students about ethical and responsible use of GenAI.
► Recognizes that the un-cited or unauthorized use of GenAI in course work may constitute a violation of the university’s Academic Integrity policy. To avoid academic integrity violations, students must familiarize themselves with UVic’s Academic Integrity policy and with the permissible use of GenAI in each course as determined by the instructor and as explained in the course outline.
► Commits to evaluating, responding to and supporting research on the use of GenAI in higher education.
Read the fulll statement here.
UVic's policy on academic integrity explains what academic integrity violations are.
It's an academic integrity violation to use paid or unpaid editors, or to submit work that was done by someone else, as if it were your own. Using generative AI tools to edit or compose your work could be a violation of academic integrity, and could result in a serious penalty.
To be sure that you don't violate academic integrity, read UVic's position statement on generative AI and talk with your instructor or TA before using any generative AI tools in your work.
Unauthorized use of an editor
An editor is an individual or service, other than the instructor or supervisory committee, who manipulates, revises, corrects or alters a student’s written or non-written work.
The use of an editor, whether paid or unpaid, is prohibited unless the instructor grants explicit written authorization. The instructor should specify the extent of editing that is being authorized.
Falsifying materials subject to academic evaluation
Falsifying materials subject to academic evaluation includes, but is not limited to:
- using work prepared in whole or in part by someone else (e.g., commercially prepared essays) and submitting it as one’s own
UVic's guidelines on using generative AI in research
UVic endorses and will follow the Tri-agency Guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence in the development and review of research grant proposals.
In consultation with technology experts and researchers from across campus, the Office of the Vice-President of Research and Innovation has created guidelines for the use of generative AI in research.
Remember to also check publisher and grant/award provider guidance and policies on the use of generative AI in research and scholarly publication.
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