Maintaining a narrowly defined Honor Code is tough, but critical
Regarding 'A code we can honor?' (Monday, September 22, 2003):
I believe Article V of the Constitution of the Honor System is the relevant section for purposes of understanding the code.
I would probably amend the code, by striking "but not limited to" from point 1, and more narrowly define specific conduct in which students pledge not to engage.
As to significantly modifying the code because students exhibit a diversity of views as to what constitutes academic honesty . . .
Grade inflation has already diminished the impact of exceptional performance on GPAs and class ranking, thus blurring the line between top students and everyone else. This is understandable if you define top students as the top 10% or so (90% of students benefit from grade inflation).
Does it make sense to blur, or redefine, the line between academically honest students and everyone else? Have the standards of integrity changed in the recent past, or has technology only increased the possible manifestations of a lack of integrity? (i.e. Are there more ways to break the law)?
What mix of academically honest and dishonest students in the student body would such a change in the policy suggest?
Laws are tough to keep. There wouldn't be a need for laws if this weren't the case. Dan Smith '91
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