AI Syllabus Statement Options : Red - Yellow

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Faculty Notes

ALL Faculty are required to use the Red/Yellow/Green framework to create clear AI policies outlining how students may or may not use generative artificial intelligence (AI) in their coursework. Below are customizable syllabus statement options for faculty. Each option aligns with a color-coded system for clarity and consistency across courses and disciplines. Faculty should amend their chosen AI syllabus statement to communicate their course-specific AI policies.

See the Faculty Guidance and Responsibilities and the Sample Syllabi articles for further information

Red Level

Faculty should use one of the following syllabus statement options to communicate their course-specific AI policies:

STOP – No AI Use Permitted

AI Use Course Policy: Strictly Prohibited

While some productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel) may include AI-powered features for spelling, formatting, or design support, the use of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, DALL·E, GrammarlyGO, or similar) to generate, augment, or supplement content for assignments, discussions, or assessments is not permitted in this course.

Rationale: This course emphasizes original thought, personal reflection, or discipline-specific skill-building that must be demonstrated independently. Use of AI will be considered academic dishonesty and handled according to Vol State Policy III:00:05 on Student Conduct and Discipline Standards.

Instructor Notes: Faculty can edit to include:

Course penalties for unauthorized use
How violations will be reported or addressed in accordance with the policy

Yellow Level

CAUTION – Limited AI Use Permitted

AI Use Course Policy: Permitted with Restrictions

You may use AI tools in this course as outlined in the AI Acceptable Use Guidelines course page.

Guidelines: Any use of AI must be clearly cited or acknowledged in your work. Failure to disclose AI assistance may be treated as a violation of academic integrity and handled according to Vol State Policy III:00:05 on Student Conduct and Discipline Standards.

Instructor Notes: Faculty should edit to include a link to the Acceptable Use Guidelines course page. See the Sample AI Use Guidelines to Include in a Course article for an example of what should be included in your course

Acceptable/unacceptable use examples depending on the course and each assignment
Discipline-specific tools or practices
Required citation methods for AI-generated content
Student responsibilities
Course penalties for unauthorized use
How violations will be reported or addressed in accordance with the policy

Green Level

GO – Full AI Use Permitted

AI Use Course Policy: Open with Ethical Responsibility

You are encouraged to use AI tools in your work for this course, including for research support, idea development, writing assistance, and project creation.

Guidelines: You must demonstrate critical engagement with AI-generated content and are responsible for verifying accuracy and originality. All AI-assisted work should be transparently cited or acknowledged in accordance with course guidelines. Failure to disclose AI assistance may be treated as a violation of academic integrity and handled according to Vol State Policy III:00:05 on Student Conduct and Discipline Standards.