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Provost’s Working Group on Academic Integrity and Generative Artificial Intelligence Technology

The increasing prevalence of generative Artificial Intelligence Technology (AI) has implications for all post-secondary institutions in Canada.  Implicated are core functions and values of the academy, such as:  pedagogy--including teaching and learning practices, learning analytics and student support, distance and online education, assessment and grading of student work, data privacy and security, detection of plagiarism, and the need for professional development of faculty and staff (Al-Zaharani & Alasmari, 2024).  AI will impact how we learn, teach, work, live, and make decisions (Slimi, 2023). 

The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has provided initial guidelines for faculty and instructors at the University of Regina. Included on this website are AI guidelines, sample syllabus statements, and information about the U of R AI Working Group.  Through the Academic Integrity Hub faculty and students are provided with information concerning academic integrity and academic misconduct.  Faculty and students are also directed to the CTL for information about generative AI.

The University of Regina recently and directly experienced the impact of AI on academic integrity (Ai).  There was a sudden significant increase in the cases of alleged academic misconduct during the 2024 academic year.  Every post-secondary institution in Canada is “finding their way” with respect to AI and its impact on academic integrity.  The Provost’s Working Group on AIAi addresses matters of concern to the academy at the University of Regina.

Objectives and Outcomes:

  1. Conduct an environmental scan of best practices, principles, and policies concerning AIAi within the Canadian academic eco-system.
  2.  Engage in a root cause analysis of the sudden surge in alleged academic misconduct at the University of Regina in 2023/2024
  3. Consult with the Chief Governance Officer and investigating deans regarding current academic misconduct processes.
  4. Consider preventative strategies concerning misconduct to assist students and faculty using AIAi.
  5. Identify the ethical dimensions concerning the use of AIAi
  6. Identify and recommend resources to support faculty and students in the adoption and use of generative AI at the University of Regina.  That is, identify the strengths of AIAi and its “place” within our teaching/learning ecosystem.
  7. Identify relevant best practices, principles, and policies concerning AIAi relevant to the University of Regina.
  8. Review the survey tool and findings of the McCabe Survey on Academic Integrity.
  9. Submit a report to Executive of Council (EOC) based on the findings of the working group (Date to be determined).

 Membership:

  • david Gregory, Provost, Chair
  • Dean Shannon Dea, Faculty of Arts
  • Zhuruf Zarooq, URSU VP (Student Affairs)
  • Chris Oriet, Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
  • Emily McNair, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, Faculty of Business Administration
  • Brian Sterenberg, Council Committee on Academic Mission (CCAM)
  • Charisma Thomson, CCAM
  • Alec Couros, Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning
  • Nilgün Onder, AVP (Academic)
  • Jasmeet Singh, University Communications & Marketing
  • Scott J. Wilson, Luther College
  • Edward Doolittle, First Nations University
  • Veronica Ramshaw, Library
  • Orland Hoeber, Department Head, Computer Science
  • Sarah Stewart, Administrator, Academic Governance
  • Marta Bashovski, Campion College

Working group supported by the Office of the AVP(Academic), Ms. Kristina Eckel

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