The change would allow the Counsel for the Community to outline their arguments for which sanctions should be employed.
Representatives also discussed updates about the possibility of lessening restrictions on access to the Hill, the grassy section on the north end of Scott Stadium.
Students who were accused of Honor violations had the option to continue case processings over the summer or wait until after July 1.
This year's budget bill, a nearly 50 percent decrease in allocated funds compared to last year’s budget, passed unanimously.
Howard introduced a new student engagement initiative — the creation of a monthly, opt-in newsletter from the Committee.
Mendoza Gonzalez also expressed concerns over depleting Student Council’s surplus funding as a contributing factor for the budget cuts across the board.
For the Committee to vote on changes, they must meet quorum, meaning 20 of the 30 representatives must be present.
Representatives asked questions about the relationship between Student Council and the Board of Visitors and the suspension of the University Guide Service.
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.
During the Legislative session, the Student Council unanimously passed a bill to approve new CIOs, including Common Sense Club and Global Research and Consulting Club.
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.
Ian Baucom, executive vice president and provost, said that faculty have free speech protections as private citizens but are obligated to avoid implying that their personal opinions are endorsed by the University.
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 most common sanction this semester for cases brought against individuals was the reflective essay, issued 20 times.
According to Lilian Rojas, Board of Visitors student representative and fourth-year Batten student, the Class of 2024 is defined by its resilience.
Mendoza Gonzalez also said she will be meeting with Kenyon R. Bonner, vice president and chief student affairs officer, to discuss further strategies for the Student Council Endowment Fund.
The Committee also addressed balancing student perspectives with those of Committee representatives during panel discussions.
The biggest expenditure categories outlined in the summer 2024 budget were CIO Consultant funds and Support and Access Services, respectively receiving $67,000 and $65,950.
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.
