Barnard Honor System Reform Proposals Outline
The article argues the Barnard honor system works imperfectly and the reporting process is flawed. It proposes signing after cheating, improved freshman orientation, and a class meeting with a dramatized case, aiming to extend the system while recognizing its weaknesses and strengths.
Old and New Chairmen Assess Honor System
Ruth Ann Curtis discusses the college honor system, urging student cooperation and confidential review of violations by a student board. She notes anonymous reports are not accepted, and highlights the challenge of shifting campus opinion from negative to positive toward the system. Cont'd on Page 3, Col. 3.
Barnard Honor System under scrutiny and reform
The Barnard Honor System governs exams and student work with an Honor Board of student and faculty members. A critic argues it works but urges clearer scope, reporting, lab cooperation, and hall noise reforms to strengthen respect for the code.
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Faculty Students Debate Honor System at Barnard
Faculty and students discuss the Barnard Honor System noting strengths and flaws. They stress self reporting, proctoring, and clearer orientation while defending trust and group responsibility as key to ethical campus life.
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