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Reintroducing an Honor Court at a Small Liberal Arts College

Reintroducing an Honor Court at a Small Liberal Arts College. Presenters: Ian Clemente ’10 Benjamin Engle ’12 Thomas McEvoy, Associate Dean of Students. About Union. History of Honor Codes. Union--Why Now ?. Key Dates in our History re: Honor Codes 1895-97 1909 1924-25 1960s

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Reintroducing an Honor Court at a Small Liberal Arts College

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  1. Reintroducing an Honor Court at a Small Liberal Arts College • Presenters: • Ian Clemente ’10 • Benjamin Engle ’12 • Thomas McEvoy, Associate Dean of Students

  2. About Union

  3. History of Honor Codes

  4. Union--Why Now ? Key Dates in our History re: Honor Codes 1895-97 1909 1924-25 1960s early 80s 2006

  5. Creation of Academic Integrity Sub-Council of the Academic Affairs Council--Membership • Committee Chair: Professor of Philosophy • Associate Professor and Dept Chair of Political Science • Dean of Studies • Associate Dean of Students • College Librarian • Several Student Representatives

  6. Input and Research Basic Guide: Resources available at “Duke’s Center for Academic Integrity” Internal Interviews External Reviews

  7. Schools weSurveyed Amherst Middlebury Bowdoin Oberlin Bryn Mawr Skidmore Bucknell Smith Colgate Wellesley Connecticut College Wesleyan Davidson Wheaton Hamilton Williams Haverford

  8. Data Shows The mere presence of an honor code on a campus will reduce cheating

  9. Shifting Philosophy • We have shifted in mindset: • Before: “This is bad, you shouldn’t do it or else.” [ Punitive ] • After: “This is good and here are the reasons why.” [ Emphasizes Integrity ]

  10. Committee Recommendation A Modified Honor Code • No single penalty [ suspension ] • Do not mandate students to report observed violations • Emphasis is on Academic Integrity • Un-proctored Exams Optional

  11. Implementation at Union • Garnering Student Support • Drafting the Pledge • Reporting of Violations • Creating the Honor Court • Developing Procedures • Sanctions • Appeals • Reporting of Decisions • Record Keeping

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