Navigating AI Academic Integrity: A Collaborative Approach

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September 25, 2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm ET
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Join us for the fall semester kickoff of our Generative AI (GenAI) Discussion Group, featuring a facilitated conversation with special guest Colette Carmouche from the Ombuds Office. This session focuses specifically on support faculty can access when they suspect AI misuse by students and need guidance navigating the academic integrity process.

Facilitated by Dan Cannity (IDEAS) and Kirsten Helmer (CTL), this conversation will highlight practical support available through the Ombuds Office and connect participants to existing CTL and IDEAS resources. Drawing from cross-campus perspectives, Carmouche will share what she has been hearing about AI-related challenges that span departments and offer insights into how the Ombuds Office helps faculty understand problems, assess their goals, and navigate the established academic integrity process. 

Our facilitated discussion will explore key areas in a supportive progression—starting with understanding what help exists, addressing why it's important to use that help, moving to practical preparation, developing strategies for conversations with students, and connecting all resources: 

Understanding Available Support: How the Ombuds Office helps instructors work through suspected AI violations, including guidance on AI detector unreliability 

Addressing Faculty Reluctance: Reframing hesitation through lenses of fairness, consistency, and faculty protection—including how following through prevents potential grievance issues when students receive failing grades 

Proactive Planning: Taking a step-by-step approach where often initial conversations resolve issues without requiring full formal processes

Productive Conversations: Coaching strategies for having trusting, supportive discussions with students about suspected academic dishonesty 

Resource Integration: Connecting Ombuds guidance with CTL and IDEAS online resources

We encourage participants to come with questions—there will be time dedicated to addressing your specific concerns. Remember that CTL, IDEAS, and the Ombuds Office are here to support faculty with extensive resources and guidance as you navigate AI-related challenges in your teaching. 

Co-facilitated by the Center for Teaching & Learning and IDEAS. 

 Learn more about our Generative AI Discussion Group