When we talk about AI on campus, the conversation often centers on chatbots, virtual tours and slicker marketing. Less discussed is its impact on academic integrity: what counts as cheating, how authorship should be attributed, and how we sustain trust among students, instructors and institutions.
As expectations and tools evolve, the real question is whether we’ll use AI to clarify authorship, teach ethical use and redesign assessments that value process—or simply make misconduct easier to hide. It’s not “if” AI is used, but how transparently, with what disclosures and under which shared norms will it be used.
This year, Hamline University is participating in AI Ready, a national initiative through the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). The initiative provides monthly webinars for faculty, staff and administrators seeking a foundational understanding of generative AI. The sessions focus on applications more than implications—offering practical strategies participants can implement now.
November's topic is “Cheating, Authorship, and Academic Trust,” with a three-part webinar series held on three Thursdays in November. Each one-hour session will explore real-world use cases, potential ethical considerations, and institutional strategies related to AI in student retention.
Webinar Dates:
- Thursday, November 5
- Thursday, November 12
- Thursday, November 19
Time: 1-2 p.m. CT for all sessions.
There is no cost to participate. Register for the sessions here. To preview November’s theme read, “Building Trust in Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” from the American University.