David L. Morris (JP)
Periodic redefinition of the Honor System's
scope in light of the student consensus of honor
and the immediate incorporation of an appeal
system will not only enhance the System's
"fairness" and thus "legality," but more
importantly will increase the respect and the
effectiveness of our System.
An appeal system which divides the Honor
Committee into two different bodies will
preserve total student control and the high
quality decision-making necessary for appellate
review.
Continuing dialogue between the student
body and Honor Committee will accomplish
more toward preserving and strengthening our
Honor System than any single operational
change. Polls and sample surveys are probably
the most effective and accurate means of
reflecting student opinion to the Honor
Committee.
To further increase the lines of communication
from the Honor Committee to the
students, the Committee should employ concerned
and capable students to enhance the
personal contract necessary for successful
orientation and student awareness of our
System.
