Honor codes are based on the principle that a particular community can regulate itself without outside influence or authority. Indeed, Dictionary.com defines "honor system" as "a set of procedures under which persons, especially students or prisoners, are trusted to act without direct supervision in situations that might allow for dishonest behavior." They are not just based on quaint abstract notions but rather "a set of procedures", demanding compliance with specific rules and guidelines in specific areas of activity. The use of personal, self-controlled honor as enforcement in theory allows members of the community to operate more freely and reduces costs and time spent on "direct supervision".
The first college to implement an honor system was William and Mary. From the beginning, the reliance of the code on individual integrity was evident:.
"In 1788, the Board of Visitors declared that 'whereas those, who are generally admitted into the higher schools, are from their .
years entitled to a certain degree of confidence in their discretion . the ordinary strictness of schools may with respect to them be .
in some measure relaxed.' ".
The earliest of honor codes, then, was developed on the idea that students could police themselves.
Many of the early students of this Southern university who were present during the emergence of the honor code around 1779 were sons of principled, aristocratic plantation owners, who "took special pride in their reputation as men of honor." So, the honor system developed on the principle of southern, gentlemanly honor. Although many other southern universities, such as Virginia in 1942, adopted similar codes, "academic historians doubted honor codes could work above the Mason-Dixon line." [Reese, 1997] However, smaller northern colleges, such as Haverford, in Pennsylvania, and Williams, in Massachusetts, soon proved this notion wrong as they too adopted honor systems.
Honor Honor is a very strong word. ... Many people perceive honor in their own way. ... The president is honored as Mr. ... To become honored in your hometown, win a big high school football game and many could easily honor you. ... Honor is not expecting rose pedals at your feet. ...
The honor code will be an impact on my academic and campus life because of the rich tradition it carries. The honor code can be incorporated in my life by using it effectively in class. ... Second, the honor code has amazing attributes. Learning these attributes makes carrying out the honor code an easy process. ... The honor system is a mainstay and has a firm position on this campus. ...
The National Honor Society is an organization that recognizes outstanding high school students who possess the characteristics of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. ... Every year, members of the National Honor Society, according to a long-established tradition, dedicate an award to a teacher who has impacted our lives throughout our years at Mile High. ... The Installation Ceremony of the National Honor Society creates an opportunity for students to express their gratitude toward those teachers who have made enormous differences in our characters, attitudes, prospects, and in ou...
Being nominated to be a member of the National Honor Society is an honor in itself. It shows me that I have achieved my goal to work as hard as I possibly can to stand out among my peers. Throughout my years here at American High School, I have always strove to do the best that I can to achieve the ...
The National Honor Society officer elections are today. ... After all of the votes had been cast and counted, I was declared the next president of the National Honor Society. ... I taught myself how to become a leader through all of the members of the National Honor Society. ...
I am extremely honored to be selected by my teachers and other leaders at my Catholic high school for consideration to become a member of the National Honor Society ("NHS"). It pleases me to know that they believe I have met the eligibility requirements and am qualified to be a member of such a pre...
Hotspur, on the other hand, has his own voice when it comes to honor. ... Both characters seek honor by means of force. ... (V.1.130-136) Falstaff realizes that honor has no power to save lives. ... Lastly Hal presents to us the most satisfying performance of honor. ... He earns his honor through his conversion. ...
He, too, is a man of great honor to those all round him. ... He has brought the word honor to the game. ... My family takes great honor in being Indians. ... The word honor is like the U.S. ... Honor could be found in anything you do or believe in. ...
The Story of Honor After reading The Samurai's Garden I realized how different cultures are aside from America. ... He deals with his honor as a friend and person in a different way. ... Like Kenzo, his honor comes from his feelings for the one they love. ... Just like Sachi and Matsu, Kenzo had faced hardships in his life in dealing with honor. ... Throughout the entire story, all the characters are faced with honor. ...
