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Background
As we see college administrations across the country rapidly integrating programs marketed as “artificial intelligence” into learning, our elected Bargaining Team (BT) believes that we need strong protections around our employment, instruction, and intellectual work more than ever.
Computer programs cannot replace the work we do. But with the hype and frenzy around these products, there’s legitimate concern that employers like LMU may be tempted to cut corners and costs with their integrations.
What We’re Proposing
Our Artificial Intelligence article states that so-called AI cannot replace us or reduce the size of our bargaining unit. We also spell out that AI can’t be used to teach our courses or do our work (including creating courses and syllabi), and that the university cannot use our course materials to train AI. Under the article, faculty can use AI in our teaching and work, but cannot be mandated to do so. Still, we call for annual faculty training in AI from the university.
Our Intellectual Property article is broader, but spells out that we have sole ownership of our work, including ideas, products, lectures, syllabi, quizzes, slide decks, materials, novels, articles, screenplays, teleplays, theatrical plays, films, digital content, musicals, creative dance choreography. This applies whether we’re working for LMU or not.
LMU’s Response
LMU has not responded to these proposals. The BT is willing to work with the university on these matters, but we hope to see strong protections in any counters they propose.
Action You Can Take
To get involved in our campaign for a fair contract — including our fight for academic freedom — we’re asking NTT faculty members to join the Contract Action Team (CAT). The CAT serves as a vital link between the Bargaining Team and the broader faculty. Learn more here.