College Policy 594 addresses Academic Dishonesty.
Academic honesty is one of the fundamental principles upon which the College was founded and
upon which it must operate to continue to perform its most important function. Students are
expected to be honest in all of their academic endeavors. The College views academic dishonesty as
a serious breach of conduct. Depending upon the nature and severity of the dishonest act, the faculty
and the College may discipline a student for verifiable acts of dishonesty occurring in or out of the
classroom. This policy shall be implemented according to regulations approved by the President.
Special note about the use of generative writing tools (“artificial intelligence agents” such as ChatGPT): Please note that our goal in this course is not just to develop final products; our goal is to develop the habits of mind and process that undergird effective final products. In other words, using AI in this course as a substitute for your own learning will not help you develop the skills you’ll need to achieve your goals throughout your lifetime. Thus, if you’re using generative writing tools, use them carefully, thoughtfully, and in support of your own learning, not in substitution of it.
from Professor Nowik
The Governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, issued Executive Order 2023-19 in October 2023. The order lays out how the Commonwealth will ethically embrace with use of generative artificial intelligence to benefit its citizens. Penn State University is working with the Governor's office to provide advisory support. With that in mind, it makes sense to investigate PSU's current policies around generative AI.