Our current understanding is RIC faculty can state in their syllabi whether or not AI generative tools are allowed in their class - and if they are allowed, what the parameters are for its use by students.
Here are sample syllabi policies for generative AI tool usage: A collection of course-level policies collected and organized by Lance Eaton of College Unbound in Rhode Island.
Here are Tips for Harnessing AI for Faculty Development also by Lance Eaton of College Unbound in Rhode Island.
Here are sources for students to cite AI and Chat GPT services