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Research & Policy

Speaker Session

Generative AI and Engagement: Insights from a Multi-Institution Survey

Thursday, May 28, 2026
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM East Coast USA Time
Location: Capitol/Congress Room (ML4)
Institution Type: Any

Target Audience: Any

    Presenter(s)

  • BG

    Bob M. Gonyea

    Associate Director
    Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana, United States

  • Malik M. Wali Awan (he/him/his)

    Ph.D. Student (2nd Year/Residential) and NSSE Project Associate (Research Assistant)
    Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana, United States

  • Kyle Beyersdorf (he/him/his)

    PhD Student, Learning Sciences
    Indiana University Bloomington
    Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Session Abstract: This session explores student engagement relative to their institutional and instructor policies on artificial intelligence (AI). Drawing on an experimental set of questions from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), we examine students’ awareness of AI policies, clarity of communication, and perceived impact on their academic behaviors. Descriptive results are paired with analyses of how these perceptions relate to broader engagement indicators such as collaborative learning, academic challenge, and experiences with faculty. The session also highlights current trends in policy development and communication practices, offering insights for institutions navigating the evolving role of AI in higher education.

Keywords: GenAI, AI Policy, Student Engagement, Institutional Policy, Faculty and Instructor Approaches to AI