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Faculty Use Examples

AI tools are rapidly becoming part of how we learn, explore new ideas, solve problems, and create meaningful work. When used thoughtfully, these tools can support learning, accelerate discovery, and foster innovation across a wide range of academic, research, and professional activities.

The examples provided below are intended to illustrate common ways AI tools may be used to support work and learning. They should not be interpreted as approval for all situations. Users are encouraged to review applicable policies and expectations before using AI in any academic, research, or professional context.

Generally Allowed

  • Drafting a version of a course syllabus or using AI for improvements. 
  • Drafting lecture materials  
  • Using AI to adapt teaching materials for diverse learning needs  
  • Using AI to enhance or improve assignments, course learning objectives, etc.  
  • Summarizing and comparing anonymous student surveys 
  • Improving the tone of an email to a student 

Allowed, but with Caution

  • Using AI to grade or give feedback on assignments should be clearly stated in the syllabus and have explicit approval from students.
  • Instructors should offer a human-alternative (e.g., teacher, TA) for those who do not consent.  
  • Rewrite student comments ensuring no names or identifying information is present. 
  • Using AI to create quiz questions based on course readings. While AI can create quiz questions, it doesn’t always do a great job; any use of AI to create quiz questions should be reviewed for accuracy and that they are good questions. 
  • Creating AI-generated materials (PowerPoint slides, graphs, study guides, etc.)

Generally Not Allowed

  • Using AI to grade assignments or provide feedback without human oversight.  
  • Inputting student work into an AI tool that contains identifiable data (name, NU ID, unique identifying factors, etc.)  
  • Uploading publisher PowerPoints or journal articles behind a paywall into any free or consumer, non-enterprise AI tool (e.g. Claude, Gemini, etc.). 
  • Giving non-enterprise tools or enterprise tools without Business Associate Agreements (BAA) access to Canvas. 

Responsible AI Use