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AI Integration at UM

Through our collaborative Future Project process, UM has developed a community-driven approach to AI that prioritizes academic integrity, privacy, and informed choice.

UM's Intentional AI Integration

Rather than rushing to adopt new technologies, we've prioritized community input and thoughtful consideration.

Community Input

Campus-wide collaboration through our Future Project initiative

Academic Integrity

Educational mission alignment and ethical considerations

Diverse Perspectives

Support for all comfort levels and viewpoints

Your Choice, Your Pace

Whether you're excited about AI possibilities, have concerns about its impact, or are simply curious to learn more, these resources reflect our community's collective wisdom. You decide if and how to integrate AI into your work and learning.

AI for Students

UM recognizes that students come to AI with different levels of interest, experience, and comfort. Whether you're curious about how AI might support your learning or have specific academic challenges you'd like to address, these resources can help you make informed decisions.

Common Student Use Cases

Writing & Research Help

Improve your writing and organize your research effectively

Examples:
  • Ask AI to explain confusing assignment instructions
  • Get help brainstorming essay topics and thesis statements
  • Upload PDFs to NotebookLM to create study guides from readings
  • Use Grammarly to catch grammar errors and improve clarity

Need personalized writing support? Schedule an appointment with UM's Writing Center

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Always cite AI assistance and never submit AI-generated text as your own work

Study & Learning Support

Make complex concepts easier to understand

Examples:
  • Ask AI to explain difficult concepts in simpler terms
  • Create practice quiz questions from your class notes
  • Break down complex problems into step-by-step solutions
  • Get multiple perspectives on the same topic
Use AI to help you learn and understand - not to do your assignments for you

Programming & Technical Work

Debug code and learn new programming concepts

Examples:
  • Get help understanding error messages and fixing bugs
  • Ask for explanations of code functionality
  • Learn new programming patterns and best practices
  • Generate test cases to verify your solutions
Always understand every piece of code before using it - don't copy blindly

Recommended Tools for Students

Grammarly

Fully Approved

Grammar checking and writing improvement tool that's widely accepted in academic settings

Best for: Perfect for polishing essays, emails, and assignments
💡 Great for non-native English speakers
Free version availableTry it

NotebookLM

Approved

Google's AI research assistant that helps you organize and understand documents

Best for: Upload readings, create study guides, generate practice questions
💡 Excellent for research organization
Free with Google accountTry it

GitHub Copilot

Guidelines Apply

AI programming assistant for code completion and debugging

Best for: Programming assignments and learning new coding patterns
💡 Must understand all AI-generated code
Free for studentsTry it

Perplexity AI

Approved

AI search engine that provides sourced answers to questions

Best for: Research assistance with automatic citations
💡 Always verify sources independently
Free tier availableTry it

Academic Integrity Reminder

Always disclose when you've used AI assistance
Never input sensitive personal information
Check your course syllabus for specific AI policies
When in doubt, ask your instructor first
Read full guidelines

Taking Your Time with AI

It's perfectly reasonable to start slowly and experiment gradually. Consider focusing on understanding before implementing, seeking guidance from instructors and peers, or choosing not to use AI tools if they don't serve your goals.

UM's AI resources will remain available as your comfort and interest evolve.

Questions About AI at UM?

Whether you're ready to explore AI tools or still forming your perspective, UM's support community is here to help you navigate these decisions thoughtfully.

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