Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs) and Responsible Use Policies (RUPs) on college campus outline what users can and cannot do with campus technologies, networks, and data, The expected behavior of students, faculty, and staff when using institutional resources are also outlined in these policies. Acceptable and Responsible Use Policies are evolving to address the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across teaching, learning, and administrative operations.

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