Generative Artificial Intelligence:

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technologies, such as ChatGPT, have become a new learning and information processing tool readily accessible to students to use on their academic journey at the university. While GenAI provides innovative and cutting-edge outputs for students related to their studies and coursework, it easily poses the risks of infringing upon Cornerstone University's currently published academic integrity and plagiarism policies--which are consistent with other Higher Education institutions. To better understand how GenAI usage is allowed in the context of coursework and assignments, please email academic.success@cornerstone.edu or schedule a 1-on-1 Academic Success Coaching meeting using the form below, specifically for "Software and Technology", so that a professional staff-person can meet with you to explain what is, and is not, permitted as it pertains to GenAI usage. The university's current policy on GenAI usage can be accessed by clicking HERE. It is a student's responsibly to be aware of this university policy and the requirements outlined throughout, as well as external requirements on properly citing GenAI usage using American Psychological Association (APA) and Modern Language Association (MLA) citation when submitting any (approved) GenAI-assisted materials.

Brightspace:

All students at Cornerstone University must be well versed in navigating Brightspace and checking it regularly. Your grades, many assignments, faculty/classmate information, and much more is housed in this learning management system. The following hyperlink includes important navigation functions for students and can be access by clicking HERE.

Office 365: Word | PowerPoint | Excel | Teams | Outlook: Mail/Calendar

The Microsoft Office 365 set includes what many organizations deem as the standard for word processing, presentations and spreadsheets. As a students (and a future working professional), you should familiarize yourself with these pieces of software, and the quick guides hyperlinked above will help do just that. Remember: all Cornerstone University students using your "edu" email can download these as a set for free. The link to download them can be accessed by clicking HERE.

G Suite: Gmail | Drive | Docs | Sheets | Slides 

G Suite is all about ease of access and collaboration. Many college students are familiar with these, albeit at a surface level. All student Gmail accounts include the cloud file storage Drive, the word processor Docs, the presentation software Slides, and the spreadsheets software Sheets. While G Suite's software may seem more simplistic than Office 365, the simplicity is what makes it popular and user-friendly. Check the hyperlinked guides above to learn more about each of their features!

9 College Tech Tips

Whether you're attending college as a distance learner or residing on campus, college is a great experience. Inevitably, there will be some hiccups though. Fortunately, you can control many situations to make your college life a little easier, especially when it comes to your tech. Check out these 9 College Tech Tips to stay ahead of the game!

CU Information Technology Department

The Information Technology Department is Cornerstone University's primary sector for technology support. If you have any specialized technology/software related questions, give them a call at 616.222.1510 or email them at technology.support@cornerstone.edu to help troubleshoot.

Please fill out the request form below and a representative from the  Center for Academic Success will schedule a meeting with you shortly.