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Draft proposed principles and guidelines for GenAI at TRU

Principles

1. Human-Centred Learning and Shared Responsibility 

We uphold a learner-centred approach where humans remain at the heart of teaching, learning, and academic decision-making. Generative AI is a tool that can support learning and creative expression, but ultimate responsibility for submitted work lies with the individual. Faculty and students share responsibility for setting and understanding clear expectations for GenAI use in learning environments. 

Aligned with TRU’s commitment to respectful relations (Xyemstwécw), academic integrity, and transparency. 

2. Inclusive, Culturally Responsive, and Committed to Indigenization 

In the spirit of Kw’seltktnéws — our interconnectedness with nature, one another, and all things — GenAI should be used to foster inclusive, culturally responsive, and accessible learning environments. This includes Indigenous data sovereignty, the protection of sacred knowledge, and the critical evaluation of systems that may reproduce bias or exclusion. 

Reflects TRU’s strategic goals to eliminate achievement gaps and honour truth, reconciliation, and rights. 

3. AI Literacy, Lifelong Learning, and Empowerment 

We affirm the value of curiosity and lifelong learning in a rapidly evolving technological world. GenAI literacy should empower faculty, students, and staff to critically engage with emerging technologies in ways that enhance their disciplinary fluency, professional growth, and personal learning pathways. We collaborate and share experiences to build a GenAI-informed community that is driven by the needs of our learners. 

Supports TRU’s mission as a learner-centred, sustainable university and its values of curiosity and adaptability. 

4. Ethical, Transparent, and Sustainable Use 

GenAI use at TRU must be ethical, transparent, and sustainable—minimizing harm and maximizing educational value. We use GenAI in ethical, transparent, and sustainable ways and make informed decisions that consider its impact. This includes respect for intellectual property, privacy, and informed consent. We discourage reliance on AI-detection tools [add additional context]. GenAI-detection tools should not be used as they are unreliable and may violate student privacy. We promote open practices about GenAI use, where applicable. Environmental and cultural sustainability should guide our choices about when and how to integrate these technologies. 

In line with TRU’s values of sustainability, wise stewardship, community-mindedness.