Staff 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
- Using AI to identify excel spreadsheet formulas or other issues
- Creating custom GPTs to quickly answer questions from a public website, handbook, etc.
- Writing and improving job descriptions
- Summarizing and comparing anonymous input surveys from faculty, staff, and/or students
- Creating project plans or timelines
Allowed, but with Caution
- Drafting or summarizing internal or external communications - always review and revise content.
- Drafting responses to faculty or student interaction. Make sure you include no identifiable information.
- Summarize department budgets for the past or upcoming year.
Generally Not Allowed
- Using AI to make administrative decisions without human oversight.
- Using AI to help complete evaluations, reviews, etc. without prior consent from faculty, staff, and/or students. Allow them to opt out of having information fed into any AI tool.
