How to Write a ChatGPT Policy for Your Higher Ed Institution

01-16-2025 12:00 PM EST. The discourse surrounding ChatGPT and its kin in generative AI encompasses a wide gamut, ranging from pessimistic prognostications to visionary promises. Undoubtedly, the arrival of generative AI represents a paradigmatic leap. Yet, its impact on academia, especially among teaching professionals, surpasses even the transformative wave of online learning that preceded it.  ChatGPT necessitates a fundamental reevaluation of the higher-education landscape. While individual faculty members grapple with this unprecedented shift in diverse ways, the crux lies in acknowledging this as an institutional challenge demanding comprehensive policy adaptations firmly rooted in pedagogical prowess and procedural efficacy. The pivotal task at hand involves crafting and implementing revamped academic policies that adeptly account for the integration of generative AI. Legal expert and former associate provost Dr. Jim Castagnera will share the fascinating big picture and provide