Meredith College 
Institutional Demographics
- Founded in 1891
- Approximately 2,200 undergraduates and 175 graduates from 28 states and 33 countries
- Comprehensive college with strong liberal arts tradition
- Largest private educational institution in the southeast devoted to educating women
Meredith College Honor System
The Honor System is a long-cherished tradition and a basis for all life at Meredith. Based upon the principles of integrity, fulfillment of community obligations, and responsibility to other citizens, the purpose of the Honor System is to maintain an atmosphere of trust and honor throughout the Meredith community and to prevent this trust from being weakened by the dishonorable actions of a few. It is intended neither to punish students who do not abide by the Code nor to place restrictions on a student which conflict with her personal values. The Honor System must be an integral and basic part of the life of every student at Meredith. The willingness of each student to accept full responsibility for her actions and to abide by the standards set by her peers is imperative to a community of mutual trust. It is essential that each student commit herself to abide by and uphold Meredith's Honor Code and system of self-government. Only in this manner can the entire student body keep the benefits of a community of trust and integrity which the Honor System fosters.
NOTE: Enrollment is not complete until a student has signed the Honor Pledge.
Honor System History
Meredith College's Student Government Association was established in 1905; the Honor System was created in 1908. Meredith's Honor Code and information related to the Honor System can be found online at http://www.meredith.edu/students/honor-system.htm.
Initiatives in Support of Academic Integrity
- Honor Code Ceremony - held during fall orientation in August, new students at Meredith attend
an Honor Code ceremony.
More... - Inclusion of Honor Code statement on course syllabi - In the mid-1990's, Student Government Association proposed to faculty that the Statement of Honor be included on all course syllabi. This proposal was approved by faculty and is now a component of all syllabi. At this time, the Statement of Honor was also framed and hung on many classroom walls.
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Honor Council Newsletter for faculty -
sent to Meredith faculty each fall and spring.
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Publishing of Outcomes of Honor Council - cases and
other related articles in campus newspaper - each fall and spring, Honor Council violations and
sanctions are published in the campus newspaper, the Meredith Herald.
- Faculty Panel Discussion during Fall 2002 Planning Conference - In response to an increase in
academic dishonesty cases during the 2001-2002 academic year, a panel presentation and discussion
about academic integrity and climate was included in the Faculty/Staff Planning Conference in August
2002.
More...
- Campus Academic Integrity Forums - In addition to discussions as part of a regular faculty meeting and Student Life Forum, two campus-wide forums were sponsored by the Student Life Committee of the Student Government Association in October 2002. Faculty, staff and students attended the forums and Honor Council process and procedures, faculty and student expectations and other issues were addressed.
- Academic Climate Committee Discussions - In Fall 2002, the Vice President for Academic Affairs called together a committee of faculty, students and staff to discuss the academic climate at Meredith College. Issues addressed in these discussions include academic integrity, communication of expectations, and "raising the bar" of academic challenge. Action plans for each issue are in progress.
