Northern State University affirms the thoughtful and ethical integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across teaching, learning, research, and office functions. Northern upholds the belief that AI should augment—never replace—the human capacity for judgment, curiosity, connection, creativity, and ethical reflection.

At Northern, AI serves as a tool to support engaged teaching and learning, interdepartmental collaboration, and institutional effectiveness, while reinforcing our core values of community, discovery, and integrity. AI amplifies our ability to live out our mission, promote deeper engagement with ideas and people, and to prepare our students to live in an ever-changing world.  

Northern is committed to ethical research practices, safeguarding sensitive data and intellectual property, and cultivating responsible innovation. AI will be used with integrity and responsibility in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.