That important tradition endured until after World War
II and was re-established in 1992, when the college
community voted to adopt a new Lyon College Honor
System, reaffirming the institution's commitment to the
highest standards of honor.
The system is based upon the belief that Lyon College
undergraduates are mature individuals, capable of acting
honorably in all academic matters without faculty
surveillance, and that they should be encouraged to take
responsibility for their own conduct as individuals and
as a community. By signing the Lyon College Roll of
Honor upon matriculation, students commit themselves to
the ideals embodied in the Honor System -- integrity,
responsibility, and a regard for others -- and recognize
their own responsibility to assist in maintaining an
environment in which only honorable conduct is
considered acceptable. No student may enroll at Lyon
College without first having signed the Roll of Honor.
The Honor Pledge
The Honor Pledge is a statement made by each student to
uphold the Honor Code in all matters related to academic
work.
Upon matriculation every student commits to abide by the
Honor System. This commitment is signified by signing
the Roll of Honor and by signing each examination, quiz,
paper or other written assignment with the written
pledge:
"I will abstain from all fraud in academic work. I will
neither give nor receive aid on any form of test or
assigned work where such aid is prohibited, nor tolerate
this conduct in any member of the community. I will deal
responsibly with such acts when I observe them. By my
conduct and influence I will endeavor to build a high
standard of honesty and truthfulness in all academic
work."
The abbreviation "Pledged" followed by the student’s
signature has the same meaning and is acceptable on all
assignments.
The Honor Council
The Honor System is maintained and administered by the
students through the Honor Council, made up of twelve
students elected by the student body. The purpose of the
Honor Council is to foster a spirit of honor on campus
and to hear and act upon alleged violations of the Honor
Code.
The Honor Council is empowered to try students who are
charged with Honor Code violations, and in the event of
a conviction, to impose penalties up to and including
expulsion from the College.
2003-2004 Honor Council
Kristina Hood, President
Jonathan McDonald, Vice President
Anthony Davis, Secretary
Noah Williams, Treasurer
Devon Dudley, Adam Long, Spencer Jansen Amy Schmidt,
Patrick McLaurin, Kristy Schuchardt, Michael Lejman
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