Far Eastern University (FEU) has revised its Academic Integrity policies to include guidelines for the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) by its faculty and students. These new guidelines emphasize transparency and the appropriate limitations on AI use while maintaining FEU’s principle of student-centered learning.
“AI has been here for a long time, and FEU welcomes its use as an educational tool,” said Maria Teresa Trinidad Tinio, SVP for Academic Affairs, FEU. “However, it should not serve as a replacement for actual students’ performance. That’s why we needed to come up with a policy highlighting academic integrity, and we also conduct workshops to guide students on the proper use of AI tools.”
To support its commitment to academic standards, FEU recently hosted its annual Academic Integrity Day. During this event, students and faculty engaged in discussions about integrity across various industries and innovations.
According to the 2024 Work Trend Index by Microsoft Philippines and LinkedIn, 86% of knowledge workers in the Philippines use AI tools. This highlights the increasing industry demand for graduates with AI skills, prompting its integration into higher education.
AI as an educational tool
FEU’s new directives encourage AI use as an educational tool to promote “persuasive communication, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, creative problem solving, professionalism, and responsible digital citizenship” among students. The university aims to produce graduates who are responsive to evolving industry trends.
Faculty members are also receiving training to enhance their competence with AI technologies. This training helps them incorporate AI into pedagogical activities and materials, effectively guiding students in using these tools.
FEU warns against the indiscriminate use of AI, highlighting issues like “hallucination,” where AI creates false citations, incorrect calculations, and erroneous data. Students are required to be transparent about the AI tools used in their work, with non-compliance potentially leading to academic dishonesty flags.
The FEU Center for Learning Enhancement and Research Services offers workshops to educate students on the responsible use of AI in academia.
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