Teaching and Learning
Syllabus statements on academic integrity and generative AI: Senate Policy O-130.1
New syllabus statements
Effective September 1, 2026, the UBC Okanagan Senate policy on Content and Distribution of Course Syllabi has two new required content areas:
- An academic integrity statement that informs students of expectations in the course, including a link to the Academic Calendar statement on Academic Misconduct; and
- A generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) statement that clarifies how the use of GenAI is or is not permitted in student-submitted work.
Instructors are responsible for ensuring their syllabi for the 2026/27 academic year provide clarity, direction and expectations to students around academic integrity and the use of GenAI tools. Syllabi statements should support students in their understanding of concepts and tools, provide detailed guidance adapted to the course and to assessments, and support awareness of university regulations and support resources available to students.
Resources for building your syllabus
The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) provides guidance and templates to help instructors develop course syllabi that clearly communicate course design, expectations and requirements, including the requirements related to academic misconduct and GenAI. Visit CTL’s Course Syllabus page for information on recommended and required syllabus components.
All UBC Okanagan Senate policies can be found here.