Lehigh has introduced new training and grants to help faculty integrate artificial intelligence into the classroom.<\/p>\n
In 2023, an official AI policy<\/a> was announced by Provost Nathan Urban, outlining ethical use, academic integrity, and responsible handling of sensitive information, while still encouraging innovation.\u00a0<\/p>\n Urban also verified policies for the use of generative AI in an email sent to the campus community on Sept. 12. The email stated the importance of using AI ethically and responsibly, while detailing the university\u2019s partnership with Google Gemini that grants students\u2019 access.\u00a0<\/p>\n Original AI policies enacted by Lehigh have since been re-envisioned to move from policy to practice, encouraging faculty to responsibly integrate AI into their teachings.\u00a0<\/p>\n Greg Reihman, the vice provost for library and technology services, said Lehigh\u2019s approach is meant to be individual-focused, giving faculty the flexibility to decide how AI can make their teaching more effective, while encouraging departmental discussions and providing guidance as needed.<\/p>\n \u201cIndividual faculty members make the choices within their classes about how AI should or shouldn\u2019t be used,\u201d Reihman said. \u201cSometimes you need coordination, some guidance, some support, and sometimes just the standard tools might not be the right ones as well.\u201d<\/p>\n