Queen's Strategic AI Framework | Artificial Intelligence

Queen’s is taking a measured and values guided approach to the use of artificial intelligence. Our community is exploring where AI can strengthen teaching, learning, research, and operations. The Strategic AI Framework supports this work by outlining shared expectations for thoughtful and responsible adoption.

The framework describes a developing governance structure that coordinates AI exploration and integration across academic and operational areas. It will continue to evolve through community collaboration as needs, opportunities, and risks change over time. Insights gathered through community consultation, including recent survey results, help guide how we support students, faculty, and staff with vetted tools, practical guidance, and clarity on appropriate use.

As part of the ongoing dialogue shaping Queen’s work with artificial intelligence, more than 2,200 faculty, staff, and students contributed to a generative AI needs assessment carried out over the second half of 2025 that highlights community priorities and provides evidence-based direction for next steps.

Institutional AI Pillars

Queen’s approach to artificial intelligence is grounded in the university’s core values. To support thoughtful adoption, we have identified six guiding pillars that reflect Truth, Responsibility, Respect, Freedom, and Wellbeing. These pillars help ensure that AI use at Queen’s remains aligned with our academic mission and contributes positively to teaching, learning, research, and the broader campus community.

Enhancing Potential and Impact

AI tools will support and amplify human potential, targeting new frontiers. They will inspire creativity and enhance opportunities for diverse engagement, collaboration and impact.

Pursuing AI for Excellence

AI tools will be intuitively embraced to drive innovation and to elevate academic, administrative and operational standards, advancing the commitment to excellence across the institution.

Adapting to Change

We are committed to staying ahead of AI advancements, and our community will be empowered to effectively navigate and benefit from rapid AI progression, thus prioritizing adaptation to ongoing change.

Promoting Accessibility and Inclusivity

AI tools and resources will be accessible to all, bridging gaps, and accommodating diverse backgrounds, learning styles and experiences, while fostering an inclusive community.

Committing to Sustainability

We recognize that AI systems often require significant amount of computational power, leading to substantial energy consumption and environmental impact. Committed to supporting the University's sustainability goals, we will make an effort to prioritize tools offered by environmentally-conscious vendors.

Innovating Responsibly

AI tools will be leveraged to foster innovation and continuous advancements, and it will be done through inherent and thoughtful evaluation for risks and benefits. Queen’s responsible use of AI will be guided by clear principles, ensuring alignment with our core institutional values.