The Honor System College of Charleston Honor System

The Honor System College of Charleston

Honor System

Honor System Purpose “The Honor System of the College of Charleston is intended to promote and protect an atmosphere of trust and fairness in the classroom and in the conduct of daily life. ”

Code of Conduct College of Charleston requires all students to act as responsible citizens and members of a higher education academic community. Students are responsible for knowing and abiding by the College's Student Code of Conduct, policies, rules, and regulations.

COVID-19 Additions to Code of Conduct ● All faculty members have authority to deny entry to any student who does not have and/or refuses to put on a face covering. ● Refusal to comply with CDC and SC-DHEC 1 guidelines related to COVID-19 will result in sanctions. ● Do not host or attend parties or social gatherings with more than 10 people, including the hosts.

Honor Code ● The Honor Code addresses issues such as cheating, stealing, and plagiarisim that all students pledge to adhere to. ● The Honor Code facilitates trust between students, faculty, and staff, which enriches the widespread collaboration that occurs across disciplines. ● The Honor Code encourages a sense of personal responsibility that extends beyond the classroom and into student pursuits even after graduation.

Honor Board ● Student-led organization that coordinates hearings to determine whether students are responsible for infractions outlined in the Student Handbook ● Honor Code and Code of Conduct violations ● Composed of employees and students ○ Trained in active listening and open-question techniques ○ All students are encouraged to apply

Cougar Pledge In order to ensure a safe return to campus, SGA wrote the Cougar Pledge for the College of Charleston campus community. The Cougar Pledge is for students, faculty and staff and serves as a guide for conduct that will help keep everyone safe.