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The rapid development and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) have sparked a second digital revolution within the Information Age. AI is already deeply embedded in our societal infrastructure, and recent advances in generative AI (GenAI) have presented a wide array of new challenges and possibilities. SEU is committed to helping our community of learners, educators, and leaders navigate this time with wisdom, creativity, and integrity. We are committed to promoting justice, peace, and human dignity, while working toward shared flourishing. This commitment extends to engaging with generative AI in ways that align with the university’s strategic intents, enhance the learning experience, and promote the common good. In fact, we are enthused about the potential for the responsible and impactful use of AI in our community and beyond.
GenAI has great potential to address societal inequities, improve healthcare and education, and enhance interpersonal communication. There are risks, however, including the potential loss of privacy and the violation of artistic and intellectual property rights. Some worry that dependence on AI will lead to a loss of crucial skills and sensibilities, and others warn that widespread automation will wreak havoc on employment and the job market. We must not be naive: the use of AI, like any technology, is not value-neutral. History shows how easily tools can become counterproductive, generating more problems than they solve. Sometimes, they are even twisted into tools that threaten our wellbeing.
SEU is committed to facing these concerns head-on, providing ethical leadership in AI use and setting an example for responsible engagement. This will require learning to use GenAI with humility, playfulness, respect, and self-control, undergirded by a commitment to do no harm and a readiness to redress wrongs.
At SEU, students are empowered to discover their divine design, learning how they can contribute to the work of Christ and the mission of the church for the good of the world, and especially those most vulnerable and most in need. Our Christian convictions teach us that creativity and moral responsibility are essential aspects of our share in the image of God. The church’s mission includes using AI to serve others, meeting their needs, and reflecting God’s love. We believe that with the Spirit’s help, we can transform tools of harm into instruments of peace.
Please review the principles below to learn about the University’s expectations for community use of Generative AI applications, tools, technologies, and outputs in responsible and value-added ways.
GenAI should be leveraged to support SEU’s mission of equipping students to discover and develop their divine design to serve Christ and the world through Spirit-empowered life, learning, and leadership. This alignment will contribute to the continuous improvement of both operational efficiencies and educational outcomes.
We encourage our community to integrate GenAI into daily tasks where it enhances efficiency and effectiveness, always ensuring that AI-generated content is accurate, ethical, and used in a way that reflects our values as a Christ-centered institution.
Sensitive or restricted data should not be input into GenAI tools without prior approval from Information Management or Information Technology. This measure ensures that our use of technology aligns with SEU’s commitment to protecting the dignity and privacy of all individuals, as well as the security of institutional data.
For the purpose of ethical and equitable use, members of the SEU community are encouraged to be transparent about their use of AI-generated or AI-augmented content, even in cases where formal citation is not required. To streamline workflows, AI-generated content used for routine tasks does not require formal citation. However, acknowledgment is encouraged in academic or public-facing documents where appropriate, especially where it contributes to the transparency and integrity of our community’s work.
SEU encourages all members of the community to explore and develop innovative and creative applications of GenAI in the workspace, classroom, and other campus and network contexts. Below are some examples of how members of the SEU community can produce valuable applications of the technology.
Students should refer to the Generative AI Assistance (GAIA) Policy in the University Catalog for guidance on the appropriate use of GenAI in coursework and other academic contexts.
Justin Rose, MTS
Associate Vice President
Information Management & Digital Learning
jerose@seu.edu
Jordan Kleinhenn
Director, Institutional Research
ljkleinhenn@seu.edu
Paquita Copeland, JD
Director, Institutional Analytics and Data Design
fcopeland@seu.edu
Julian Kraslow
Data Analyst
ajkraslow@seu.edu