ChatGPT: Developing A Policy For Responsible AI Use In Higher Education

Description  Overview Unleashing a transformative wave across the educational landscape, ChatGPT and its allied generative AIs have sparked an abundance of discussions, spanning from the apocalyptic to the messianic. Beyond any shadow of a doubt, this era of Generative AI stands as a revolutionary force, casting a colossal influence that surpasses even the revolution of online learning. Mirroring this previous seismic shift, ChatGPT triggers a profound re-examination of higher education.Amid this paradigm shift, individual educators are crafting their unique responses. However, it's crucial to recognize that this is a collective challenge for our institutions, necessitating robust policy modifications deeply rooted in solid pedagogical principles and procedures. In the midst of fiery debates and grandiose claims, there's a growing consensus around a core set of strategies: Adapt swiftly yet thoughtfully, leveraging the power of AI while maintaining our core educational values. Preserve traditional methods. Don't discard your pencils and paper just yet – they still have their place in the educational toolbox. Probe deeply into the evolution of teaching writing - exploring its past, present, and potential future in this brave new world of AI. Visualize the world a few years down the line. What challenges will our students encounter in their professional lives? Armed with these guiding principles, we can then apply them across our institutions, integrating the transformative potential of AI with the timeless value of human-centered education. Objectives Achieve a deeper understanding of what ChatGPT is, what it can do, what it cannot, what its advantages are, and what are its dangers Acquire a grasp of the ethical and legal principles, guidelines, and best practices on which ChatGPT policies can be constructed Learn the components of a balanced and effective ChatGPT policy suitable for adoption/adapting by the attendee’s institution  Who Should Attend Administration Enrollment Management Faculty Human Resources Online Learning Student Services/Affairs Teaching & Learning Center/Tutoring/Student-Support Staff  Legal Counsell Any educator interested in learning more about ChatGPT in higher education