Marshall University faculty, staff, affiliates, and third-party partners should use only approved technologies when storing, processing, or sharing Institutional Data. All technology solutions, including AI-powered tools and personal productivity applications, must follow the University’s technology governance and review requirements to help protect institutional information and ensure appropriate use.

Approved AI Tools

Technology Governance & AI Review

Marshall University’s Technology Governance Process helps ensure that technology solutions, including artificial intelligence tools, are reviewed for security, privacy, compliance, accessibility, and institutional risk before adoption. Faculty and staff should follow established review processes when considering new technologies that store, process, or transmit university data.

ITP-1 Policy

AI Data & Institutional Responsibility

Artificial intelligence can support teaching, learning, research, student services, and administrative work across Marshall University. Understanding both the opportunities and risks of AI helps faculty, staff, and students make informed decisions, protect university data, validate AI-generated content, and use these technologies responsibly and effectively.

Protecting University Data

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Faculty Resources on AI

The Center for Teaching & Learning at Marshall University provides a comprehensive set of resources aimed at helping faculty understand and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching practices.

Faculty Resources

Responsible AI Use for Students

Marshall University encourages students to use AI tools responsibly to support learning, research, and academic success. Effective AI use includes maintaining academic integrity, protecting personal and university data, verifying AI-generated content for accuracy, being transparent about AI assistance when appropriate, and applying critical thinking and human judgment throughout the learning process.

Using AI Ethically

Academic Integrity & Responsible AI Use

As AI tools become more common in education, it is important to use them responsibly and ethically. Marshall University encourages the appropriate use of AI while maintaining academic integrity, proper attribution, and original scholarship. University resources provide guidance on responsible AI use, research practices, and avoiding plagiarism.

Avoiding Plagiarism

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Microsoft 365 Copilot & Institutional Data Protection

Microsoft 365 Copilot operates within Marshall University’s secure Microsoft 365 environment and is designed to support institutional work while protecting sensitive data. Built on Microsoft’s privacy, security, and compliance framework, Copilot applies existing safeguards such as encryption, access controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, and institutional governance policies to help keep university data secure.

Microsoft Data Privacy