Guidelines and Policies

Policy for GenAI Integration in Teaching and Learning

Given the evolving landscape of GenAI tools, HKUST allows faculty members the flexibility to set their own course-level policies. Faculty members are required to communicate the chosen policy option to students in writing for courses offered starting Fall 2023-24.

This policy was formulated in consultation with faculty members and students from both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Our aim is to provide a student-friendly, adaptable framework in light of the rapidly evolving AI technologies.

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Guidance from CEI

CEI has developed the following resources to guide the exploration and application of generative AI in an educational context. The landscape of generative AI in education is subject to rapid change. Given this fluidity, educators are encouraged to continuously engage with current discussions and resources to navigate emerging technological advancements and pedagogical strategies effectively.

• GenAI in Higher Education — Faculty Companion (HKUST)

  This faculty companion serves as a thinking partner to help educators apply university guidelines with principled judgment on when and how AI should support student learning. It is structured around the Snap-to-Solve five-step process for redesigning assessments and is supported by the CRAFT governance framework, diagnostic grids, readiness reflection, and a library of assessment strategies.
  
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• Explore AI Literacy — A Visual Navigator for AI Literacy Frameworks

  This visual navigator is an interactive tool for building a comprehensive understanding of AI literacy. It provides a high-level overview of how various frameworks emphasize AI literacy across nine distinct domains. The tool enables educators to directly compare different approaches, map related skills across terminologies, and ensure curricular completeness by identifying underrepresented domains or gaps within a chosen framework.
  
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Guidance from External Sources

Sean Hughes, the Academic Program Manager of Minerva Project, has also created a comprehensive and useful resource on the impact of Generative AI on Higher Education. The document provides guidance for academic leadership, faculty, and students on the different roles they need to consider in implementing Generative AI in Higher Education.

Learn More (May 2023)