Perceptions About Generative AI and ChatGPT Use by Faculty and College Students

Abstract

The published version of this article can be found at: https://journals.psu.edu/td/article/view/1825Since November 2022, ChatGPT has created a stir on college campuses. November, 2022. Many colleges and universities have taken a proactive approach and updated academic integrity policies or even outright banned the use of ChatGPT (Clercq, 2023; Mearian, 2023; Schwartz, 2023). As this new technology continues to evolve and expand, colleges and universities are grappling with the opportunities and challenges of using such tools. Very little literature exists on student and faculty perceptions of AI use in higher education, particularly related to generative AI tools. The present study aims to fill this gap and offer perceptions from both students and faculty from a large research university in the mid-Atlantic. Survey participants consisted of 286 faculty and 380 students across multiple campuses. Participants completed an online questionnaire that included open-ended responses, scaled items, and finite questions. Overall, the reported use of ChatGPT technology is infrequent, though most respondents feel its use is inevitable in higher education. We find faculty and students are uncertain but familiar with generative AI tools and ChatGPT. Institutions interested in developing policies around using ChatGPT on campus may benefit from building trust in generative AI, for both faculty and students. Concerns with academic integrity are prevalent with faculty and students agreeing ChatGPT violates

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