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. 2026 May 5;17:1789506. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1789506

Table 2.

Coding framework for institutional implementation capacity (guidelines, training, resources, equity support).

Capacity domain Code label Operational definition Observable indicators Coding scale and rule Illustrative institutional practice (paraphrased) Prevalence (institutions, %) Mean intensity (0–3)
Guidance quality Task-specific guidance Degree to which guidance specifies GenAI use by task type (writing, coding, problem sets, exams) Task matrix; do/do not lists; discipline notes 0 = none; 1 = generic; 2 = task list; 3 = task list + examples “Separate guidance is provided for essays, coding assignments, and timed assessments, with concrete examples.” 66.7 1.97
Guidance usability Student-facing templates Availability of ready-to-use templates that operationalize rules AI-use statement template; disclosure checklist; citation format 0 = none; 1 = mention only; 2 = template exists; 3 = template + required fields “Students submit an AI-use statement specifying tool, purpose, and verification steps.” 52.4 1.61
Faculty support Teaching-center support Formal support for instructors to redesign learning and assessment Consultation hours; course redesign clinics; exemplar repositories 0 = none; 1 = ad hoc; 2 = structured; 3 = structured + exemplars “Teaching center offers a redesign clinic and a repository of assessment examples.” 59.6 1.74
Training coverage Faculty training provision Provision of faculty training with clear scope and schedule Workshop series; modules; attendance tracking 0 = none; 1 = one-off; 2 = series; 3 = series + role-based tracks “A multi-week training series provides role-based modules for instructors and TAs.” 57.1 1.69
Training coverage Student training provision Provision of student-facing training for responsible GenAI use Orientation modules; micro-credentials; tutorials 0 = none; 1 = brief note; 2 = training offered; 3 = training + completion pathway “Students complete a short module on verification, disclosure, and academic integrity.” 45.2 1.33
Tool access Institution-provided GenAI access Whether the institution provides approved access pathways Campus accounts; approved vendors; SSO access 0 = none; 1 = informal suggestion; 2 = approved access; 3 = approved access + guidance “Approved accounts are provided through SSO with documented acceptable-use conditions.” 38.1 1.18
LMS integration Workflow integration in LMS Integration of guidance and disclosure into LMS workflows LMS plug-ins; assignment prompts; disclosure fields 0 = none; 1 = optional links; 2 = LMS guidance; 3 = embedded workflow fields “LMS assignment pages include a required AI-use disclosure field for specified tasks.” 31 1.06
Support channels Student help and reporting routes Availability of support channels for questions and incident reporting Helpdesk; dedicated email; reporting form; response SLAs 0 = none; 1 = generic help; 2 = dedicated channel; 3 = dedicated channel + response standard “A dedicated support inbox and reporting form are monitored with published response times.” 54.8 1.52
Equity safeguards Equity and accommodation provisions Measures to mitigate access gaps and ensure fair evaluation Alternative pathways; device/tool provision; grading guidance 0 = none; 1 = acknowledgement; 2 = concrete support; 3 = support + fairness rules “When access differs, an equivalent non-GenAI pathway is offered under comparable criteria.” 33.3 1.12
Integrity operations Process-evidence guidance Guidance that operationalizes integrity via process evidence Draft logs; reflection notes; prompt records; oral checks 0 = none; 1 = general; 2 = recommended; 3 = recommended + rubrics “Guidance requires process evidence and includes rubric language for verification and authorship.” 47.6 1.41
Risk management Hallucination and verification training Practical guidance for fact-checking and uncertainty handling Verification checklist; source triangulation; citation rules 0 = none; 1 = caution note; 2 = checklist; 3 = checklist + worked examples “A verification checklist is provided with worked examples of error detection and correction.” 61.9 1.83
Privacy operations Data-protection implementation guidance Operational instructions to prevent sensitive-data leakage “Do not upload PII”; approved tools list; redaction steps 0 = none; 1 = generic; 2 = explicit steps; 3 = steps + tool governance “Guidance specifies redaction steps and restricts use to approved platforms for sensitive content.” 58.7 1.68
Communication Centralized resource hub Presence of a single, updated hub that consolidates policies and resources One-stop portal; navigation; cross-links 0 = none; 1 = scattered links; 2 = partial hub; 3 = centralized hub “A centralized portal consolidates rules, training, templates, and contact routes.” 50 1.49
Continuous improvement Feedback and update mechanism Mechanism to collect feedback and revise guidance Feedback forms; version notes; scheduled reviews 0 = none; 1 = date only; 2 = feedback channel; 3 = feedback + review cycle “A feedback channel and semester review cycle are documented with version notes.” 42.9 1.27