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The Honor Code Pledge Students are expected to pledge the following statement on all assignments turned in for credit, including exams, papers and laboratory reports: "I pledge that I have neither received nor given unauthorized assistance during the completion of this work." This serves to remind students of the University community’s commitment to the Honor Code. In addition, it reminds students of the numerous benefits that are provided by an Honor System, including unproctored tests and close relations with all members of the University community that are a direct result of the trusting environment of the University. The Honor System Process The Honor Code Statutes recognize seven different violations: cheating, plagiarism, lying, academic theft, registration irregularity, disclosing Honor Council information and the failure to report an Honor Code violation. The Honor Code is designed to protect the integrity of our Honor System while ensuring that all members of the University community are treated fairly and with respect. When a possible violation is reported to the Chair of either the Richmond or the Westhampton Council, a Pre-hearing Review Board convenes to explore the details of the possible violation. The Board then decides to either terminate the investigation for lack of evidence and thus destroy all records of the case or to move on to a full investigation and hearing. A full Hearing Board usually consists of four men and four women who decide on guilt and sanctions for the accused student. Sanctions for Honor Code violations are determined on a case-by-case basis and automatically include a letter of reprimand from the dean of his or her residential college and honor probation through graduation. Sanctions also can include academic penalties such as grade reductions, restrictions, or failure in course(s). In addition, Hearing Boards can suspend for up to six semesters or expel students from the University of Richmond. The Hearing Board can also decide to assign creative sanctions such as community service. The Dean of the accused student's school (Westhampton College or Richmond College) approves decisions of guilt and sanctions. All students have the right to appeal any decisions reached by the Council. The Honor Councils Together, the Richmond and Westhampton Honor Councils are composed of over forty diverse students. Despite their separate names, the Councils meet together and hear Honor Cases of students from both coordinate colleges. The University of Richmond Honor Councils also seek to educate members of the University community on issues relating to the Honor Code, its policies and the consequences that may result from Honor violations. In addition, the Councils sponsor Honor awareness programs, an Honor Week and organize Honor Orientation for first-year and international students. The Honor Councils seek: · To create an environment that encourages all members of the University community to behave in an honorable way both in and out of the classroom · To unite students and faculty in the pursuit of academic integrity, a central and guiding principle of the University · To use the Honor Councils to address violations of the Code, to select appropriate sanctions for those found to be in violation of the Code and to reinforce the University's expectations for honorable behavior
The above text is adapted from the University of Richmond Office of Undergraduate Admission’s website. |
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University of Richmond Honor Councils Richmond College · Westhampton College School of Arts and Sciences · E. Claiborne Robins School of Business Jepson School of Leadership Studies |
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University of Richmond Honor Councils |
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Richmond College · Westhampton College |