Quick Start Guide
Before using any AI tool:
- Review the AI Policy to understand university requirements.
- If you’d like to use a gen AI tool that has not been approved, follow the Guidelines for Conditional Use.
- Contact ltsconsulting@uwec.edu if you need guidance.
Key reminders:
- Never input personal, confidential, or sensitive information into public AI tools.
- All AI tool purchases must go through proper procurement processes
- If a tool requires installation, email ltsconsulting@uwec.edu for guidance.
Procurement & Usage of AI Related Technologies
All AI related technologies that are to be used at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire should be reviewed by Learning & Technology Services and UW-Eau Claire Procurement in order (1) to properly verify the end user license agreement allows for legal usage of the product by a public institution, (2) to verify the data being used by the AI product is being securely used and stored, and (3) to verify the AI product is properly obtained, licensed, and/or procured. This also applies to products and tools that have no cost to use.
If a faculty, staff, or student is interested in using AI technologies as a part of curriculum, research, or operations at UW-Eau Claire, an email to ltsconsulting@uwec.edu will start the legal and information security review of the requested AI technology.
Best Practices for Generative AI in Curriculum
If a faculty or educator is interested in learning more about best practices associated with the usage of gen AI technologies in curriculum, the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL) offers consultations. Email cetl@uwec.edu or visit VLL 1142 for more information.
Approved AI Technologies at UW-Eau Claire
The following is the approved list of AI technologies that can be legally and securely used at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Some of these AI technologies may be available to be run on the High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment.
- Microsoft Copilot Chat
- Adobe Firefly
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