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AI at UB

Resources for Instructors

AI at UB is your central resource for understanding and using artificial intelligence across teaching and learning. Here you will find campus-supported tools, practical guidance and emerging best practices designed to help the UB community engage with AI in thoughtful, informed and responsible ways.

As AI continues to evolve, this site offers guidance to help you stay informed and make thoughtful choices about how these tools fit into your teaching and learning practices. Whether you are exploring new possibilities or looking for support in adapting to emerging expectations, you will find resources to help you use AI with clarity and confidence.

Getting Started with AI in Teaching

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AI literacy is essential for today’s students and tomorrow’s graduates. UB supports faculty in integrating generative AI into teaching in ways that promote critical thinking, ethical use, and meaningful learning.

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Clear generative AI guidance supports student success. Faculty are encouraged to include a syllabus statement outlining expectations and permitted tools.

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Students are already using generative AI to brainstorm, draft and refine their work. As you redesign assessments, lead with your teaching values and plan for AI use beyond the classroom.

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Generative AI is playing a growing role in teaching and learning, and UB offers enterprise tools to support effective and responsible use.

additional resources

  • AI Use in Dissertations, Theses and Capstones
    1/7/26
    The Graduate School has approved a new requirement for departments to develop policies for all master's and doctoral degrees regarding AI use in dissertations, theses and capstones by fall 2026.
  • AI Seed Fund Recipients
    1/7/26
    Recipients of AI seed funds have developed innovative projects that advance the use of generative AI in teaching and learning at UB. This page highlights the recipients whose creative ideas transform how GenAI is integrated into educational practices. From enhancing classroom experiences to developing new approaches to teaching, these projects showcase the potential of  GenAI to enrich education.
  • AI Task Force Implementation Report
    1/7/26
    This 2025 report includes an implementation plan for recommendations generated by the AI Task Force.

Opportunities to Learn

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CATT AI workshops provide hands-on opportunities for UB instructors and staff to explore generative AI in teaching, learning, and professional practice. Sessions focus on specific themes and offer practical strategies, guided activities, and collaborative discussion to build confidence.

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The CATT AI Teaching & Accessibility Lab is a hands-on opportunity for UB faculty to apply artificial intelligence to real teaching and course-design challenges. Faculty can refine assignments, generate alt text or captions, and create accessible materials aligned with Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA standards. 

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Instructional Insights Snackables deliver quick, research-informed teaching strategies in a concise format. Each tip is designed to be practical, digestible, and immediately applicable to enhance learning experiences.

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This self-paced course is designed to help you build your AI literacy—the ability to understand what AI is, how it’s used, and how it affects your personal and professional world.

additional opportunities

  • AI Workshops for Departments
    1/7/26
    Great teaching thrives on exploration, collaboration, and innovation. CATT is excited to offer custom, department-specific workshops designed to help faculty confidently engage with Generative AI in teaching and learning.

AI Resources Across UB

  • Discover the AI resources available across UB
    1/7/26
    Artificial intelligence is being explored and used across UB in a variety of ways. This page brings together AI-related resources from departments across the university, offering a centralized starting point for faculty and staff looking for tools, guidance, and support.

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Office of Academic Integrity

UB does not have a universal policy on student use of artificial intelligence, giving instructors the academic freedom to set expectations aligned with their course goals. This guidance helps faculty make informed decisions about AI use, communicate clear expectations to students, and address potential misuse.

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UB Information Technology (UBIT)

With the introduction of ChatGPT and other large language models, the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) have grown in leaps and bounds over the past few years. Learn about the AI tools UBIT has to offer, and read tips for using them responsibly.

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University Libraries

Since OpenAI released ChatGPT, artificial intelligence has become a bigger part of everyday conversation. If you are new to the topic, the mix of benefits, risks and criticism can feel overwhelming. This guide highlights key books, articles, organizations and other resources to help you get started.