A message from the Generative AI Enablement Governance committee
TheGenerative AI Enablement Governance committee is pleased to announce the launch of the Generative AI website, a new institutional resource for the use and integration of GenAI across the University’s teaching and learning, research, and administrative environments. This site will serve as the central hub for guidance, examples, and training with respect to AI, continuing to evolve as our institutional approach takes shape.
Resources to support your understanding and use of GenAI
Whether you have never used an AI tool before, or you’re ready to take a step into the advanced realm of GenAI, the Generative AI site will guide your exploration and discovery.
- Understand our AI use principles and guidelines that shape how we use GenAI tools in our work.
- Get started with a 5-minute ‘Prompt like a Pro’ guide.
- Explore the AI Toolkit to learn about the AI tools available to you through the University, use of public AI tools, and how to submit AI software requests.
- Discover AI training resources.
- Stay in the know regarding events and engagement opportunities.
Resources to support students’ understanding and use of GenAI
From the main GenAI website, students can explore the new GenAI Student Resource hub, which includes new resources to supplement and support the advice students receive from their instructors on GenAI use.
The Student Hub includes the Introduction to GenAI for Students LEARN module that features a foundational introduction to GenAI and provides guidance for responsible use of GenAI tools. It also outlines where to find on-campus support for navigating GenAI tools, flags areas to be aware of, and shares examples of how GenAI can be used responsibly in ways that enhance rather than replace students' growing expertise. The module is available as a free self-registration course on LEARN and can also be embedded in course specific LEARN shells. You can help students by encouraging them to register for the LEARN module.
The module and hub were co-created by various academic support units, who are also part of the AVPA’s New Technologies, Pedagogy and Academic Integrity working group (NTPAI) in collaboration with the UWaterloo Life communications team. Co-creating the student hub content was intentional, ensuring that student needs and ease of navigation are at the forefront of support resources.
If you would like to partner with us on content for the GenAI Student Resource Hub, please contact Angela Rooke, Student Success Office and Clare Bermingham, Writing and Communication Centre to get started.
GenAI and governance at Waterloo
Use of Generative AI is rapidly evolving across the University. To foster cross-campus communication and collaboration on the use of GenAI, the University of Waterloo Generative AI Enablement and Governance Committee (GenAI EGC) has been established. It works in partnership with existing campus groups – such as the NTPAI - to align institutional enablement with pedagogical guidance and academic integrity.
Learn more about this initiative on the GenAI site.