Administrative tasks — such as scheduling hearings and assigning Counsel — cannot begin until the hearing preferences are finalized.
The change would allow the Counsel for the Community to outline their arguments for which sanctions should be employed.
Howard introduced a new student engagement initiative — the creation of a monthly, opt-in newsletter from the Committee.
For the Committee to vote on changes, they must meet quorum, meaning 20 of the 30 representatives must be present.
Last meeting, the Committee debated changing their vacancy policy — the procedure for when both representatives from the accused student’s school cannot serve in a panel for guilt or a panel for sanctions.
A vacancy can occur either due to a representative being physically absent or unable to attend for a period of time, or because of a conflict of interest.
The Committee has orientation events for new students — intended to introduce them to the Honor system and recruit new members — planned for the start of the Fall 2024 semester.
Noncompliance occurs when a sanctioned student fails to adhere to one or more of the newly implemented sanctions that comprise the multi-sanction system.
The Committee also addressed balancing student perspectives with those of Committee representatives during panel discussions.
In an effort to enhance student outreach and introduce incoming students to the Honor System, the Committee will reintroduce Dorm Talks in the Fall 2024 semester.
Hancock and Carson Breus, vice chair for sanctions and third-year Commerce student, said they are collaborating to explore fresh sanctioning avenues.
Howard first introduced the Committee’s new members, including both the Committee's representatives and the newly appointed executive committee.
Howard said her focus on compassion stems from her prior involvement on the side of accused students in previous cases processed by the Committee.
Laura Howard, vice chair for hearings, secretary and third-year College student, will succeed fourth-year College student Hamza Aziz as chair of the Committee.
The Committee also discussed the idea of requiring students to complete the Honor module annually or biannually.
