AI Adoption in Higher Education

Welcome to this research survey on AI tools in higher education. This study explores how faculty and students experience artificial intelligence tools in academic settings. Your responses will help researchers understand current usage patterns, perceptions, and institutional contexts. • Participation is entirely voluntary. You may stop at any time. • There are no right or wrong answers — we are interested in your honest opinions and experiences. • Your responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate. • This survey takes approximately 12–15 minutes to complete. • Results will be used for academic research purposes. By continuing, you indicate that you have read this information and consent to participate.

Are you currently affiliated with a higher education institution as a faculty member, instructor, or enrolled student?

• Yes
• No

Which of the following best describes your primary role at your institution?

• Full-time faculty / professor
• Part-time / adjunct faculty
• Graduate teaching assistant
• Postdoctoral researcher
• Undergraduate student
• Graduate student (Master's)
• Graduate student (Doctoral)
• Staff with teaching responsibilities
• Other (please specify)

What is your primary academic discipline or field of study?

• Arts & Humanities
• Biological Sciences
• Business & Management
• Computer Science & Information Technology
• Education
• Engineering
• Health Sciences & Medicine
• Law
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Other (please specify)

Which of the following AI tools have you used in the past 12 months for academic purposes? (Select all that apply)

• ChatGPT / OpenAI tools
• Google Gemini
• Microsoft Copilot
• Claude (Anthropic)
• Grammarly AI features
• Quillbot
• DALL-E / Midjourney / AI image generators
• GitHub Copilot / AI coding assistants
• AI-powered research tools (e.g., Elicit, Semantic Scholar, Consensus)
• AI transcription or note-taking tools (e.g., Otter.ai)
• AI-powered learning platforms (e.g., Khan Academy AI, Duolingo AI)
• Other (please specify)
• I have not used any AI tools for academic purposes

How frequently do you use AI tools for academic work?

• Daily
• Several times a week
• About once a week
• A few times a month
• Less than once a month
• I have tried AI tools but no longer use them
• I have never used AI tools for academic work

For which of the following academic tasks do you use AI tools? (Select all that apply)

• Writing or editing papers / assignments
• Literature review or research discovery
• Generating ideas or brainstorming
• Data analysis or coding
• Creating presentations or visual materials
• Studying or exam preparation
• Developing course materials or syllabi
• Grading or providing feedback
• Translation or language assistance
• Administrative tasks (scheduling, emails)
• Other (please specify)
• Not applicable — I do not use AI tools

To what extent do you agree that AI tools improve the quality of your academic work?

To what extent do you agree that AI tools save you time on academic tasks?

To what extent do you agree that AI tools help you learn or understand new concepts?

To what extent do you agree that AI tools enhance creativity in your academic work?

How concerned are you about the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated content?

How concerned are you about academic integrity issues related to AI tool use?

How concerned are you about data privacy when using AI tools for academic purposes?

How much of a barrier is the lack of clear institutional guidelines on AI use?

To what extent are you aware of your institution's policies on AI tool use in academic settings?

Does your institution have a formal, written policy on the use of AI tools in teaching or coursework?

• Yes, a comprehensive policy
• Yes, but it is limited or partial
• No formal policy exists
• I don't know

How adequate do you find your institution's current AI policies for guiding your academic work?

How confident do you feel in your ability to use AI tools effectively for academic purposes?

How much formal training have you received on using AI tools for academic work?

• No formal training
• Brief introduction (e.g., a single workshop or webinar)
• Moderate training (e.g., multiple sessions or a short course)
• Extensive training (e.g., a full course or certification)
• I am self-taught through personal exploration

Which of the following training formats would be most useful to you? (Select up to 3)

• Self-paced online modules
• Live workshops or seminars
• Peer-led learning communities
• One-on-one coaching or mentoring
• Written guides or documentation
• Video tutorials
• Discipline-specific AI training sessions
• Hands-on sandbox environments to practice
• Other (please specify)

Please rank the following training topics in order of priority for you, from most to least important.

1. Prompt engineering and effective AI interaction
2. Ethical use and academic integrity considerations
3. AI tools for research and literature review
4. AI for writing and content creation
5. Data privacy and security with AI tools
6. Evaluating and fact-checking AI outputs

Overall, how would you rate the impact of AI tools on the quality of teaching and learning at your institution?

How likely are you to increase your use of AI tools for academic purposes in the next 12 months?

How likely are you to recommend AI tools to a colleague or fellow student for academic use?

Tell us about a specific experience where an AI tool significantly affected your teaching or learning. What happened, and how did it shape your view of AI in education?

Based on your responses throughout this survey, please share any additional thoughts or feelings about AI tools in higher education that we may not have covered.

What is your age range?

• 18–24
• 25–34
• 35–44
• 45–54
• 55–64
• 65 or older
• Prefer not to say

What is your gender identity?

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary / gender diverse
• Prefer to self-describe
• Prefer not to say

How many years have you been in your current role in higher education?

• Less than 1 year
• 1–2 years
• 3–5 years
• 6–10 years
• 11–20 years
• More than 20 years

Which best describes your institution type?

• Research university (R1/R2)
• Comprehensive / master's university
• Liberal arts college
• Community or technical college
• Professional school (e.g., law, medical)
• Online-only institution
• Other (please specify)
• Prefer not to say

Thank you for completing this survey. Your responses are valuable to understanding AI adoption in higher education. Your answers are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate. If you have any questions about this research, please contact the research team at the email address provided in your invitation.