{"id":83,"date":"2026-03-22T22:45:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T22:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e40c447b5810478002.temporary.link\/ai\/?page_id=83"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:51:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T21:51:36","slug":"guidance-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ai.elcamino.edu\/es\/guidance-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Gu\u00eda y Enfoque"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"guidance-top\"><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">El Camino College is implementing artificial intelligence in a way that strengthens human decision-making, expands equitable access, and ensures transparency, privacy, and accountability across the institution.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how colleges teach, support students, and operate. At El Camino College, we are taking a deliberate approach, one that prioritizes people, protects students, and enables innovation. Our governance model is designed to ensure that AI is used responsibly, ethically, and in alignment with the values of public higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>SECTIONS<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"\/ai\/guidance-policy\/#our-approach\">Our Approach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/ai\/guidance-policy\/#core-commitments\">Core Commitments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/ai\/guidance-policy\/#how-ai-is-governed\">How AI is Governed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/ai\/guidance-policy\/#risk-based-approach\">Risk-Based Approach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/ai\/guidance-policy\/#how-decisions-are-made\">How Decisions Are Made<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/ai\/guidance-policy\/#investing-in-our-people\">Investing In Our People<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/ai\/guidance-policy\/#from-principles-to-practice\">From Principles To Practice<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/ai.elcamino.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/human-in-the-middle_low.png\" alt=\"Human in the middle\" class=\"wp-image-452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ai.elcamino.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/human-in-the-middle_low.png 769w, https:\/\/ai.elcamino.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/human-in-the-middle_low-300x262.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"our-approach\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#c8102e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">OUR APPROACH<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grounded in Values, Designed for Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI at El Camino College is guided by a simple principle: <strong>technology should enhance human capability, not replace it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our approach ensures that AI:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supports student success and workforce readiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expands access and reduces barriers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protects privacy and institutional integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operates transparently and responsibly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evolves through continuous learning and improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than over-engineering governance, we focus on <strong>clear expectations, practical safeguards, and real-world application<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"core-commitments\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#c8102e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">CORE COMMITMENTS<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n<h3>Our Guiding Principles<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The values shaping how El Camino College approaches artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- AI Guiding Principles Component -->\n<!-- Drop this into a Custom HTML block in the WordPress editor -->\n\n<style>\n.gp-section {\n  max-width: 960px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;\n  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;\n}\n\n.gp-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));\n  gap: 1.5rem;\n}\n\n.gp-card {\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;\n  position: relative;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);\n  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;\n}\n\n.gp-card:hover {\n  transform: translateY(-3px);\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);\n}\n\n.gp-card::before {\n  content: '';\n  position: absolute;\n  top: 0;\n  left: 0;\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 4px;\n}\n\n.gp-card[data-color=\"crimson\"]::before { background: #b91c1c; 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Critical decisions affecting students and employees always include human involvement.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"gp-card-visual\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 320 180\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n          <circle cx=\"120\" cy=\"60\" r=\"18\" stroke=\"#b91c1c\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"rgba(185,28,28,0.06)\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M120 78 L120 120 M100 96 L140 96 M108 145 L120 120 L132 145\" stroke=\"#b91c1c\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M148 90 L178 90\" stroke=\"#b91c1c\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"4 3\" opacity=\"0.5\"\/>\n          <rect x=\"185\" y=\"65\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" rx=\"8\" stroke=\"#b91c1c\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"rgba(185,28,28,0.06)\"\/>\n          <text x=\"210\" y=\"94\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"DM Sans, sans-serif\" font-size=\"12\" font-weight=\"600\" fill=\"#b91c1c\">AI<\/text>\n          <circle cx=\"198\" cy=\"65\" r=\"2\" fill=\"#b91c1c\" opacity=\"0.3\"\/>\n          <circle cx=\"222\" cy=\"65\" r=\"2\" fill=\"#b91c1c\" opacity=\"0.3\"\/>\n          <circle cx=\"198\" cy=\"115\" r=\"2\" fill=\"#b91c1c\" opacity=\"0.3\"\/>\n          <circle cx=\"222\" cy=\"115\" r=\"2\" fill=\"#b91c1c\" opacity=\"0.3\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M100 40 Q60 90 100 150\" stroke=\"#b91c1c\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"4 3\" fill=\"none\" opacity=\"0.3\"\/>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Card 2: Equity and Student Impact -->\n    <div class=\"gp-card\" data-color=\"blue\">\n      <span class=\"gp-card-number\">02<\/span>\n      <h3>Equity &amp; Student Impact<\/h3>\n      <p>AI must improve outcomes for all students, with particular attention to access, inclusion, and fairness.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Card 3: Transparency and Clarity -->\n    <div class=\"gp-card\" data-color=\"amber\">\n      <span class=\"gp-card-number\">03<\/span>\n      <h3>Transparency &amp; Clarity<\/h3>\n      <p>We are clear about when and how AI is used \u2014 especially in services or decisions that affect individuals.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Card 4: Privacy and Safety by Design -->\n    <div class=\"gp-card\" data-color=\"crimson\">\n      <span class=\"gp-card-number\">04<\/span>\n      <h3>Privacy &amp; Safety by Design<\/h3>\n      <p>Student and institutional data are protected through responsible tool selection, vendor oversight, and secure practices.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Card 5: Continuous Learning and Improvement -->\n    <div class=\"gp-card\" data-color=\"blue\">\n      <span class=\"gp-card-number\">05<\/span>\n      <h3>Continuous Learning &amp; Improvement<\/h3>\n      <p>AI is evolving \u2014 and so are we. We continuously refine our practices through training, evaluation, and shared learning.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">| <a href=\"\/ai\/guidance-policy\/#guidance-top\">Back to Top<\/a> |<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"how-ai-is-governed\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#c8102e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">HOW AI IS GOVERNED<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n<h3>A Simple, Practical Framework<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To keep governance clear and actionable, AI at El Camino College is organized into four focus areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- AI Governance Focus Areas Component -->\n<!-- Drop this into a Custom HTML block in the WordPress editor -->\n\n<style>\n.gf-section {\n  max-width: 960px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;\n  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;\n}\n\n.gf-header {\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;\n}\n\n.gf-header 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standards for safety and compliance.<\/p>\n        <ul class=\"gf-items\">\n          <li class=\"gf-item\"><span class=\"gf-item-dot\"><\/span><span>Approved AI tools and platforms<\/span><\/li>\n          <li class=\"gf-item\"><span class=\"gf-item-dot\"><\/span><span>Vendor review and data protections<\/span><\/li>\n          <li class=\"gf-item\"><span class=\"gf-item-dot\"><\/span><span>Responsible use of institutional data<\/span><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Panel 4 -->\n      <div class=\"gf-panel\" id=\"gf-risk\" data-color=\"slate\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n        <div class=\"gf-panel-eyebrow\">Focus Area 04<\/div>\n        <h3>Risk, Oversight &amp; Accountability<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"gf-panel-desc\">Higher-impact uses of AI require stronger safeguards and review.<\/p>\n        <ul class=\"gf-items\">\n          <li class=\"gf-item\"><span class=\"gf-item-dot\"><\/span><span>Human oversight<\/span><\/li>\n          <li class=\"gf-item\"><span class=\"gf-item-dot\"><\/span><span>Clear communication<\/span><\/li>\n          <li class=\"gf-item\"><span class=\"gf-item-dot\"><\/span><span>Ongoing monitoring and review<\/span><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\nfunction gfSwitch(btn) {\n  var tabs = btn.parentElement.querySelectorAll('.gf-tab');\n  var panels = btn.closest('.gf-container').querySelectorAll('.gf-panel');\n\n  tabs.forEach(function(t) {\n    t.classList.remove('active');\n    t.setAttribute('aria-selected', 'false');\n  });\n\n  panels.forEach(function(p) {\n    p.classList.remove('active');\n  });\n\n  btn.classList.add('active');\n  btn.setAttribute('aria-selected', 'true');\n\n  var target = document.getElementById(btn.getAttribute('data-target'));\n  if (target) {\n    target.classList.add('active');\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">| <a href=\"\/ai\/guidance-policy\/#guidance-top\">Back to Top<\/a> |<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"risk-based-approach\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#c8102e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">RISK-BASED APPROACH<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n<h3>Not All AI Is The Same<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El Camino College uses a <strong>risk-based model<\/strong> to ensure the right level of oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- AI Use Tiers Component -->\n<!-- Drop this into a Custom HTML block in the WordPress editor -->\n\n<style>\n.ut-section {\n  max-width: 960px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;\n  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;\n}\n\n.ut-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n  gap: 0;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);\n}\n\n.ut-card {\n  background: #ffffff;\n  padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;\n  position: relative;\n  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 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href=\"\/ai\/guidance-policy\/#guidance-top\">Back to Top<\/a> |<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"how-decisions-are-made\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#c8102e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3>Coordinated, Not Centralized<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI governance at El Camino College is intentionally designed to be <strong>lean and collaborative<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AI Coordination Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cross-functional 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id=\"investing-in-our-people\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#c8102e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">INVESTING IN OUR PEOPLE<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/ai.elcamino.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/investing-in-employees.png\" alt=\"Investing in employees\" class=\"wp-image-467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ai.elcamino.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/investing-in-employees.png 577w, https:\/\/ai.elcamino.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/investing-in-employees-300x226.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3>AI Fluency Comes First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At El Camino College, governance is not just about rules\u2014it\u2019s about readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are investing in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Role-based AI training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical, real-world use cases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing professional development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our goal is to ensure that every employee and student can <strong>use AI effectively, responsibly, and confidently<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">| <a href=\"\/ai\/guidance-policy\/#guidance-top\">Back to Top<\/a> |<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#c8102e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">FROM PRINCIPLES TO 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