ClassNavigator is an experimental AI tool currently in beta testing, designed to help users at the University of St. Thomas find class information.
What it is:
ClassNavigator provides an option for users to find course information using natural language queries. It uses a large language model (LLM) to interpret user queries, search for relevant information within ClassFinder, and parse the returned information to generate answers to the original question. This allows for more flexibility in searches, and the ability to find answers to more complex questions without having to sift through multiple searches.
ClassNavigator is currently in beta testing. This means that it’s an initial version, available for testing to identify and fix issues and gather feedback. As such, it is currently only available for St. Thomas community members and requires users to be logged in with their St. Thomas credentials for access.
ClassNavigator currently only has access to publicly available information about classes. Most of this information is refreshed daily at 6:00 AM, while enrollment and waitlist details for current and upcoming classes are updated every 10 minutes. It does not have access to information about degree requirements or personalized information about signed in users. However, these features are planned for future versions of the tool, and your feedback directly informs upcoming plans and priorities. Please share feedback using the thumbs-up/thumbs-down rating mechanism on ClassNavigator responses, and/or share more detailed feedback using this form.
What it is not:
ClassNavigator is not an interaction with a person associated with the University of St. Thomas. It cannot connect you to a St. Thomas staff person or directly open a request for assistance.
Like any AI system, ClassNavigator has limitations. It has access to publicly available class information, but lacks comprehensive knowledge about other University systems. It may not always return results that represent approved language, and the information provided may not always be accurate. We encourage you to provide feedback on your experience, especially on any unexpected results so that we can work to improve the tool.
Users should exercise caution and verify important information provided by ClassNavigator. While ClassNavigator can provide general information on classes, for specific questions pertaining to degree requirements, policies, or procedures, students should contact their academic advisor.
Intended Audience:
ClassNavigator results are for active students and current faculty and staff at the University of St. Thomas.
By using ClassNavigator, you agree to its terms of use (below).
Terms of Use
ClassNavigator is an AI chatbot designed and operated by the University of St. Thomas to help users find general information about classes at the University.
Limitations
ClassNavigator is powered by artificial intelligence. It is not a human and may not always understand context or nuances. ClassNavigator is provided “as-is” and the information it provides may not always be up-to-date or accurate. Users should verify critical information through official university channels. ClassNavigator is programmed to handle general inquiries about classes. For specialized or complex issues, users are encouraged to contact the appropriate university department or office directly. ClassNavigator is not intended, and should not be used, to seek or provide professional guidance or advice, including legal, medical or financial advice.
Confidentiality
Do not share sensitive or confidential information with ClassNavigator. St. Thomas does not take responsibility for any breaches of privacy or data security that may occur from sharing such information.
Information Collected/How Information May be Used: The questions you ask ClassNavigator will be collected by St. Thomas and may be used internally to improve ClassNavigator and the user experience.
Usage Agreement
By using ClassNavigator, you agree to the following terms:
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You agree to the collection and use of your data, as described above, and understand your use is also subject to St. Thomas’s Online Privacy Policy (if accessing via St. Thomas’s public webpage or mobile apps).