WSU Speech and Hearing Sciences Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
Student-Facing AI Use Policy
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI; e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) use is at the discretion of the instructor of record for each course. Expectations for AI use will be clearly outlined in the course syllabus and/or individual assignment instructions.
AI use is not permitted for quizzes or exams unless explicitly stated by the instructor.
AI must not be used to generate or complete assignments unless explicitly allowed by the instructor as outlined in the course syllabus. When permitted, students are expected to follow all instructor guidelines regarding appropriate use.
It is a violation of HIPAA/FERPA to input any private or identifiable information about students, faculty/staff, or clients into AI tools. This can include case information from clinical or classroom settings.
Student Responsibility
Students are responsible for ensuring that any submitted work:
- Reflects their own understanding and thinking
- Accurately represents course concepts and terminology
- Meets the expectations outlined by the instructor
Students are expected to critically evaluate any AI-generated content for accuracy and appropriateness before including it in their work. Use of AI does not replace responsibility for the quality, accuracy, or integrity of submitted work.
Transparency and Attribution
When AI use is permitted, instructors may require an AI Use Statement or reflection describing how the tool was used and how the final work reflects the student’s own thinking.
Many courses will use a structured AI Use Scale (e.g., No AI, AI Planning, AI Collaboration, Full AI, AI Exploration) to clarify expectations for each assignment.
Failure to follow instructor expectations for AI use may be considered a violation of academic integrity policies.
Appropriate vs. Inappropriate Use (General Guidance)
Even when AI use is allowed, students should understand that:
Appropriate uses may include:
- Brainstorming or organizing ideas
- Revising writing for clarity
- Generating practice materials for studying
Inappropriate uses include:
- Submitting AI-generated work as your own
- Using AI to complete skill-based or graded analytical tasks unless explicitly permitted
- Relying on AI to make clinical, academic, or professional judgments
- Misuse of AI, including submitting AI-generated work as one’s own when not permitted, may be considered a violation of academic integrity policies.
When in Doubt
If you are unsure whether a specific use of AI is appropriate:
- Review the assignment instructions
- Ask your instructor before submitting your work
Consequences Violation of the SHS AI policy will result in submission of an Academic Integrity violation to the Office of Community Standards as outlined in University policy.