Each student of Converse, by virtue of enrolling, is bound by, commits to abide by, and strives to actively support the Honor Tradition.
Reporting a Violation of the Honor Tradition
In order to preserve the effectiveness of the Honor Tradition, reporting a violation of the system is of utmost importance. Faculty, instructors, staff and students must report probable violations, within a reasonable timeframe, to the appropriate individual(s). If an instructor suspects an honor violation, they should document the concerns and confront the student as soon as possible. The accusing person should request a private meeting with the accused student where the specific charge should be discussed. The accusing person will note the charge and ask the accused student to make contact with the Honor Board Chair. The accusing person will then notify the Honor Board Chair of the meeting and the charge. Documentation of the incident in question should be made by all parties on the Honor Violation Incident Report form available on the Student Life/Student Government web page or through email to honorboard@converse.edu.
Additional documents or evidence should be given directly to the Chair of the Honor Board. The Honor Board Chair and/or Vice Chair, in collaboration with the Honor Board Advisor, will review submitted documents and conduct an initial investigation to determine if there is sufficient evidence to move forward with a case. For details concerning the hearing process, sanctions, appeals, rights of the accused and responsibilities of the accused, please reference the Student Handbook, available online.