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1.1 Program Mission
1.2 Strategic Plan
1.4 – 2(a) Conflict of Interest Policy
1.4 – 2(b) Due Process Policy
1.4 – 2(c) Confidentiality Policy
1.4 – 2(d) Fiscal Management and Accountability Policy
1.4 – 2(e) Code of Ethical Standards Policy
1.5 (a) Non-Discrimination Policy
1.6 Degree Granting Body Policy
2.4 Accreditation Standard Complaint Policies and Procedures
4.2 Security and Public Safety Policies
4.2 – 1(a) Campus Violence Policy
4.2 – 1(b) Facilities Security Policy
4.2 – 1(c) Emergency Notification Policy
4.2 – 1(d) Missing Student Policy
4.2 – 1(e) Alcohol and Restricted Events Policy
4.2 – 1(f) University of Pikeville Tobacco Policy
5.1 – 1 Professionalism Policy
5.2 Diversity {HIDDEN}
5.3 – 1(a) Safety and Security Policy
5.3 – 1(b) Chemical Spill Response Policy
5.3 – 1(c) Student Immunization Policy
5.3 – 1(d) Mental Health Services Policy
5.3 – 1(e) Physical Health Services Policy
5.3-1(f) Fatigue Mitigation Policy
5.4 Patient Care Supervision Policy
6.3 Maximum Length of Completion Policy
6.9 – 8 Delivery of Clinical Education Policy
7.2 – 1 Faculty Approvals at All Teaching Sites Policy
7.8 – 1(a) Faculty Appointment Policy
7.8 – 1(b) Faculty Responsibilities
7.8 – 1(c) Lines of Communication
7.8 – 1(d) Faculty Privileges and Benefits
7.8 – 1(e) Faculty Performance Evaluation
7.8 – 1(f) Faculty Terms of Dismissal
7.8 – 1(g) Due Process for Faculty
8.1 Research Strategic Plan 8.4 – 1 Student Participation in Research and Scholarly Activity Policy
9.1-1 Admission Policy and Procedures
9.1-2 Technical Standards
9.2 – 1 Academic Standards Policy
9.3 – 1 Transfer Policy
9.4 – 1 Secure Student Recordkeeping Policy
9.4 – 2 FERPA Training
9.8 Mental Health Services
9.9 Physical Health Services
9.10 – 1 Non-Academic Health Professionals Policy
9.11 Health Insurance Policy
10.1 Osteopathic Educational Continuum Policy
10.2 ACGME Accredited GME Policy
11.4(a) – 1 COMLEX-USA Policy
The University of Pikeville works to ensure that students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations in accordance with the requirements of the American Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact the Disabilities Resources Office located in the Student Success Counselor’s Office. Accommodations are made on an individual basis according to documented need.
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproductions. One of these specified conditions is the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship or research.” If a user makes a request for or later uses a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copy order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violations of the copyright law.
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) recognizes the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the educational experience even as the university maintains a strong commitment to academic integrity. UPIKE also acknowledges that each discipline and course has unique learning objectives. While AI can enhance certain learning objectives, it may also hinder or limit others. The use of AI by students in course work is therefore left to the discretion of each faculty member. This policy outlines the generally acceptable and prohibited uses of AI, but exact course policies are to be determined by that course’s instructor of record. Failure to use AI appropriately or in alignment with course expectations may result in consequences under the university’s academic integrity policy.
1. Acceptable Use
1.1. AI technologies may be used to support students who may need accommodations. Tools such as speech-to-text and text-to-speech applications, can improve accessibility for students with disabilities, ensuring equitable access to educational resources. These tools may also be used by any student, with the permission of the faculty member.
1.2. AI-driven library systems can assist students in locating research materials, providing recommendations based on their research topics and past searches.
1.3. If AI tools are allowed for assignments, students must disclose the AI tools they have used for drafting or preliminary research purposes in their assignments, ensuring full transparency in their academic work.
1.4. Students, faculty and staff should disclose and verify the use of AI-generated content when used in publications, presentations, or performances.
1.5. Students, faculty, and staff must use AI responsibly and ethically, respecting privacy, intellectual property, and integrity.
2. Prohibited Uses of AI
2.1. Submitting AI-generated content as one’s own work constitutes academic dishonesty.
2.2. AI-generated content cannot be used to bypass the learning process. Students must engage with course materials and develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
2.3. Public generative AI tools must not be used to process any University of Pikeville information or another person’s data that is confidential, proprietary, sensitive, or subject to federal or state regulations (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA) unless privacy and compliance can be ensured.
2.4. All materials used or created with AI must follow copyright laws and university policy. Members of the university community who willfully disregard the copyright policy do so at their own risk and assume all liability.
Syllabus Policy Language The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) recognizes the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the educational experience while maintaining a strong commitment to academic integrity. UPIKE also acknowledges that each discipline and course has unique learning objectives. While AI can enhance certain learning objectives, it may also hinder or limit others. Therefore, the use of AI in coursework is left to the discretion of each faculty member. Additionally, UPIKE adheres to the UPIKE AI Policy, ensuring responsible and ethical AI integration across academic and institutional practices. The University’s academic integrity policy is defined and explained in the University Undergraduate and Graduate catalogs.
Approved by Undergraduate Faculty: 4/17/25 Approved by KYCO Faculty: 5/13/25 Approved by KYCOM Faculty: 5/14/25