The University of Georgia
Student Government Association
Honor Code Proposal
Draft as of 1/ 15/97
Pursuant ot section 7 of "Aculture of Honesty", the students of the University of
Georgia submit the following Honor Code for approval by the University
Council.
Honor Code
I will be academically honest In all of my Academic work and will not tolerate
Academic Dishonesty of others.
Administration of Honor Code
"A Culture of Honesty" establishes a fair "Academic Honesty System" and fair
"Procedures for Adjdicating Dishonest Cases." First, a panel conducts an
Initial review after the filing of a charge of academic dishonesty. Second, a
hearing is held for all cases not dismissed by the initial review panel. Third, a
student may appeal the decision of the hearing panel to an appeal panel. All of
these panels are made up of 3 students and 2 faculty members. The System
and Procedures in "A Culture of Honesty" shall continue to apply to this Honor
Code.
Education About Honor Code
In connection with process of applying to the University, a procedure will be
Implemented to assure that each applicant Is notifted In writing about this
Honor Code. Further, a procedure will be Implemented to assure that all new
students are educated about this Honor Code and sign a copy of It.
Adoption of Honor C ode by Students
The students of the University of Georgia hereby enact this Honor Code to
preserve and enhance the quality of the academic culture of the University.
Meaning of Terms in Honor Code
The terms "academic honesty" and "academic dishonesty" as used above shall
have the same meanings stated in "A Culture of Honesty."
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