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Introduction

The story of artificial intelligence (AI) and our approach at Georgian College is continuously unfolding. The success of our students, alumni and communities is the central value of our institution, and we continue to adapt to meet the demands of a changing world.

The introduction of AI, machine learning and natural language processing has inspired our institution to develop guidelines on using AI ethically, fairly, responsibly and intentionally in our work. These guidelines reflect our current strategic and academic priorities and commitments. As we prepare our community members (students, faculty and staff) for current and future AI interactions, these principles will help us navigate AI’s ethical, social, and cultural implications and opportunities.

Guiding Principles

Georgian College embraces these approaches for working with AI. We will:

1. Leverage AI applications that empower people, eliminate barriers to equity, protect and preserve our land and waters, and lead to positive social change.
2. Support students, faculty, and staff in responsibly and ethically embracing AI as a tool that enriches teaching and learning and opportunities to collaborate, contribute and grow.
3. Recognize that AI informs our work in multiple ways; therefore, forward-thinking, contextually relevant, and flexible approaches to its use are critical.
4. Encourage the use of AI to overcome traditional interdisciplinary barriers and promote cross-community collaboration.
5. Trust that all community members will communicate transparently and clearly when using AI in all contexts.
6. Model positive usage of AI and shift the narrative to using an ethical and integrity-based lens.
7. Commit to growing Georgian’s support ecosystem through collaboration in developing evidence-informed resources built upon the fundamental values of academic integrity: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage. 
8. Prepare our students to confidently co-create and contribute to a future which includes an ever-evolving need for AI fluency.
9. Continue to respond, engage, innovate and share our stories as AI in education and industry evolves.

Resources and Additional Information

• Academic Plan [new tab]
• Centre for Changemaking [new tab]
• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging [new tab]
• Faculty Competency Framework [new tab]
• Maajiishkaadaa: Indigenization Strategy [new tab]
• Mental Health and Well-being Strategy [new tab]
• Strategic Plan [new tab]
• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals [new tab]