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With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

Colleges and Schools

Academic Support

Barry University Students

The Career and Experiential Learning Team educates students and alumni on the essential job searching and life skills to propel them to succeed in the increasingly competitive global marketplace.

Service-learning integrates relevant community service with course work and critical reflection to enrich the learning experience, foster social responsibility and civic engagement, and strengthen communities.

Service-Learning

The Honors Program at Barry is designed to challenge, enrich, and prepare especially motivated students to pursue their fullest potential. By participating in a rigorous curriculum rounded out by an array of edifying and interactive events, students explore crucial issues that we face in our daily lives. Students are given the space for discussion and debate and the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields. The Office of Financial Aid can assist with determining eligibility for the Honors Program.

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is located in the center of the beautiful Miami Shores campus of Barry University. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of Barry University and an inspirational figure in the Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Miami. The extensive Library research collections include more than 950,000 physical items, over 40,000 print and on-line journal subscriptions, and several thousand on-line books and streaming video resources.

At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

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Continuing Education (CE) offers a variety of courses and non-credit programs designed to respond to the diverse educational interests and lifelong learning needs of individuals of all ages. We offer certificate, credential exam preparation, and licensure programs for professional and personal enrichment.

High school students: Get a jump-start on your college education with dual enrollment courses from Barry University! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

Dual Enrollment

Barry University is committed to provide you with a dynamic and flexible approach to your degree pathway through our online courses and degree programs. We understand that balancing academics, work, and personal commitments can be challenging. That's why our online offerings are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing you to pursue your educational goals without compromising on other important aspects of your life.

Distance Education

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

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We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

Campus Life

For students currently enrolled in classes at Barry, we have a wealth of resources you can tap into to bring ease and efficiency to your university experience. Get the help you need with administrative or financial questions, or check out course catalogs to help plan your schedule by semester. All the information you need to excel is at your fingertips.

Generative AI

AI Use Cases and Tips

AI Use Cases

Explore potential AI applications at Barry University and the essential guidelines for using these tools responsibly and securely.

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Academic Excellence

  • Generating course materials & syllabi updates
  • Automating grading & personalized feedback
  • Identifying at-risk students with predictive analytics
  • Tutoring & career planning
  • Creating interactive learning environments (VR, simulations)

Tools:

Microsoft Copilot * OpenAI Teams *Claude

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Operational Efficiency

  • Automating meeting minutes & action items
  • Reviewing & proofreading emails, documents, presentations
  • Streamlining admissions, financial aid, & student records
  • Automating compliance reporting for accreditation
  • Scheduling & optimizing campus resources

Tools:

  • Microsoft Copilot * OpenAI Teams * Fireflies.ai * Grammarly * Claude
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Research & Institutional Insights

  • Summarizing research & literature reviews
  • Supporting faculty with grant writing
  • Analyzing clinical & institutional data
  • Grant proposal & research support
  • Identifying collaboration opportunities

Tools:

  • Microsoft Copilot * OpenAI Teams * Claude * Perplexity
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Digital Creativity

  • Generating images for posters & marketing
  • Creating presentations & course visuals
  • Producing songs, jingles, & voiceovers
  • Enhancing multimedia content for campus engagement
  • Personalizing outreach for student recruitment

Tools:

  • Adobe Firefly * Canva * Pixlr * Microsoft Designer * OpenAI Teams
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Technology & IT Automation

  • Developing applications & websites
  • Generating syntax for PowerShell, Linux, Unix, etc.
  • Automating workflows with Power Automate & SharePoint
  • Enhancing campus safety with AI monitoring
  • Smart energy management & resource optimization

Tools:

Microsoft Copilot * OpenAI Teams *Claude

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Student & Faculty Support

  • Brainstorming & Idea Generation
  • Improving Personal Writing Clarity & Grammar
  • Explaining Complex Concepts
  • Career advising assistance & resource discovery
  • Language translation for communication
  • Library search assistance & metadata tagging support
  • Accessibility support (e.g., text-to-speech, transcription)

Tools:

Microsoft Copilot * OpenAI Teams *Claude * Grammarly

 

Approved Tools & Usage Restrictions

  • Microsoft Copilot – Approved for all University data, including PHI (Paid license required)
  • OpenAI Teams (ChatGPT) – Approved for University data excluding PHI
  • OpenAI Free (ChatGPT) – Not approved for University Data
  • Claude – Approved for University data excluding PHI
  • Fireflies.ai – Approved for meeting transcription only
  • Grammarly – Approved for text proofreading only
  • Adobe Firefly, Canva, Pixlr, Microsoft Designer – Approved for image/video editing only (Not for sensitive data)
  • Perplexity – Approved for research and web search (Not for sensitive data)

Protecting University Data When Using AI

Protecting University Data, especially Sensitive Information, is a critical legal and ethical responsibility at Barry University. Strict adherence to the WISP, Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools Policy, ACUP, and the Agreement to Maintain the Privacy and Security of University Data is required when handling such information with AI.    

Question 1:

Is using AI necessary and authorized for this data?

Only access/use the minimum University Data required for your task.

Is the data sensitive (PHI, PII, FERPA, financial, etc.)?
You MUST get Information Security Office (ISO) authorization before putting any University Data (especially sensitive data) into any AI tool.

Question 2:

Are you using an ISO-approved AI Service?

Only use AI tools that have been vetted and explicitly approved by the Barry University ISO.

  • Using unvetted or public AI models (like free versions of ChatGPT, etc.) with University Data is strictly prohibited.
  • Refer to University guidance on approved tools, but remember final ISO authorization is required before using any AI tool with sensitive data.

Question 3:

Are you following all security steps?

Adhere strictly to WISP, ACUP, Responsible Use of AI Tools Policy, and Password Policy.

  • NEVER use personal devices or personal cloud storage for University Data. Use Barry OneDrive.
  • Secure data properly (encryption where required, secure disposal).
  • Report any suspected misuse, breach, or policy violation immediately to iso@barry.edu.

Best Practices for Using Generative AI at Barry University

Sensitive Data Guidelines

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    Data Privacy & Protection

    • Golden Rule: Avoid inputting data about others you wouldn't want shared about yourself.
    • Strict Prohibition: Never input any University Data (esp. PHI, PII, FERPA) into any AI tool without explicit ISO authorization.
    • Public Models: Using public/unvetted AI models with University Data is strictly prohibited.
    • Opt-Out: Where possible, opt out of allowing AI tools to use your inputs for model training.
    • User Consent: If using AI to interact with users, obtain their informed consent regarding data use and provide opt-out/deletion options.
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    Authorization & Approved Tools

    • Mandatory ISO Vetting & Approval: MUST get prior ISO authorization before using any AI tool with any University Data. Only ISO-vetted/approved tools are permitted.
    • Purpose Limitation: Only use approved AI tools for purposes authorized by ISO and University policy.
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    Academic & Professional Integrity

    • Transparency & Citation: Cite AI use where required/permitted by academic or professional standards.

    • Assist, Don't Replace: Use AI to assist, not replace critical thinking or original work.

    • Verification: Always critically evaluate and verify AI-generated facts or critical information.

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    Security & Compliance

    • Adhere to Policies: Strictly comply with ACUP, WISP, Password Policy, etc.
    • No Personal Devices/Storage: Do not use personal devices or personal cloud storage for University Data. Use only approved University systems (e.g., Barry OneDrive).
    • Report Concerns: Immediately report suspected misuse, breaches, or policy violations to the Information Security Office (ISO) at iso@barry.edu.
    • Mandatory Training: Stay current with required Information Security Awareness Training.
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    Ethical Considerations & Transparency

    • University Principles: Align AI use with Barry's principles: Human-Centric, Transparent, Fair, Secure, Accountable.
    • Promote Discussion: Engage in conversations about ethical AI use, limitations, and benefits.
    • Awareness of Bias: Critically assess AI outputs for potential bias stemming from training data.
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