Pillar 6: Student Empowerment and Digital Literacy Maturity Assessment

This maturity assessment tool is designed to help educational institutions evaluate their current state of AI governance in terms of empowering students with AI literacy and skills. The assessment covers the key components of Pillar 6 of the SAGE-AI Framework.

Who Should Participate?

This assessment should be completed by a cross-functional team including:

  • Senior academic leadership (e.g., Provost, Deans)
  • Student affairs leaders
  • Digital literacy program coordinators
  • Faculty representatives from various disciplines
  • Educational technology specialists
  • AI/IT leadership
  • Career services personnel
  • Student representatives

How to Use This Assessment

Read each question carefully and select the answer that best describes your institution's current state. Be honest in your responses to get an accurate picture of your institution's maturity level. After completing the assessment, use the scoring guide to calculate your overall maturity level for Pillar 6. If you are completing multiple pillar assessments, transfer your score into the master score sheet.

Assessment Questions

  1. Have you established AI Literacy Curriculum Standards across academic programs? (No, Partially Implemented, Fully Implemented)
  2. Is there an AI Academic Integrity Policy for Students in place? (No, Partially Implemented, Fully Implemented)
  3. Have you developed an Ethical AI Use Policy for Students? (No, Partially Implemented, Fully Implemented)
  4. Is there an AI Skills Assessment Framework to evaluate students' AI competencies? (No, Partially Implemented, Fully Implemented)
  5. Have you implemented Student AI Project Governance guidelines? (No, Partially Implemented, Fully Implemented)
  6. Is there an AI-Enhanced Learning Resource Vetting Process? (No, Partially Implemented, Fully Implemented)
  7. Have you established an AI Literacy Policy and Implementation Oversight mechanism? (No, Partially Implemented, Fully Implemented)
  8. Is there a Student AI Advisory Board to provide input on AI-related educational policies? (No, Partially Implemented, Fully Implemented)

Scoring

For each question:

  • No = 0 points
  • Partially Implemented = 1 point
  • Fully Implemented = 2 points

Interpretation of Results

Based on your total score, your institution's maturity level can be categorized as follows:

  • Nascent Stage (0-4 points): Your institution is in the very early stages of empowering students with AI literacy and skills. There may be some isolated efforts to introduce AI concepts, but a comprehensive approach to student AI empowerment is largely absent. Focus on developing basic AI literacy curriculum standards and policies for ethical AI use by students.
  • Emerging Stage (5-9 points): Your institution has begun to address student empowerment in AI, but the approach is still developing. Some key components like AI academic integrity policies or AI skills assessments may be in place but not fully developed or consistently applied across the institution. Work on formalizing processes, expanding AI literacy efforts, and developing more comprehensive strategies for student AI empowerment.
  • Established Stage (10-13 points): Your institution has a clear and consistent approach to empowering students with AI literacy and skills. Most key components are in place and functioning effectively. Focus on refining these processes, ensuring they're fully integrated across all academic programs, and adapting them to address emerging challenges and opportunities in AI education.
  • Transformative Stage (14-16 points): Your institution is at the forefront of student empowerment in AI literacy and skills. AI literacy is fully embedded in the curriculum, and students are actively engaged in shaping AI policies and practices. Continue to refine and evolve your approach, potentially serving as a model for other institutions. Focus on pushing the boundaries of AI education and preparing students to be leaders in an AI-driven world.

Next Steps

Based on your assessment results:

  • Identify the areas where your institution scored lowest and prioritize these for improvement.
  • Develop action plans to address gaps in your student AI empowerment and digital literacy initiatives.
  • Set goals to progress to the next maturity stage, focusing on the key components that will help you advance.
  • Regularly reassess your maturity level to track progress and identify new areas for improvement.
  • Share best practices and lessons learned within your institution to foster a culture of AI literacy and responsible AI use among students.
  • Consider assessing other pillars of the SAGE-AI Framework to get a comprehensive view of your institution's AI governance maturity.
  • For institutions at the Transformative stage, explore opportunities to contribute to the broader education community's understanding of effective student empowerment in AI literacy and skills.
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