Statements in Support of the Honor Code
- The Honor Code, to which we have all subscribed, has been determined by the Board of Trustees being right for BYUH and for those of us who, by our agency, have chosen to either work or study here.
- The Honor Code is a university-wide policy, Upholding the standards and principles outlined in it is a shared responsibility of all administrators, faculty, staff and students.
- The Dress and Grooming Standards policy is an integral part of the Honor Code.
- The fundamental principles of the Honor Code include, but are not limited to:
Honor Obeying the Law Cleanliness Obedience Honesty Respect Chastity Modesty Courtesy Integrity - Adherence to the principles of the Honor Code is an important part of the total educational development experience of all members of the BYUH community.
- An important aspect of the Freshmen Experience is the right of first year students to see the upper division students and each other as models of the Honor Code.
- Being held accountable to the Spirit and the letter of the Honor Code does not violate the "Teach them correct principles and let them govern themselves" statement. We should teach the correct principles and let individuals, as demonstrated by their actions and attitudes, choose to accept the privilege to attend or work at BYUH or to find an institution where the policies and values are more to their liking. We should not be in a position, or be perceived as being in a position of cajoling, pleasing, or coercing students or employees to appropriate behavior.
- With respect to the principles of the Honor Code, we should establish, define, clarify and maintain the BYUH (gospel) culture rather than adapt the university culture to that of the world.
- The BYUH community has responsibility to those who abide by the Honor Code to require accountability of all. The expectation of compliance is neither threatening nor unfair.
- The purpose of the Honor Code is to teach and uplift, and to maintain a special environment on campus that reflects the standards and moral expectations of the Board of Trustees. Occasionally disciplinary actions ranging from fines, to probation, to loss of privileges, to suspension, to dismissal, will be required.
- Any individuals who feel they have been wrongly judged or unfairly dealt with have the right to appeal a sanction placed upon them.
- While we believe strongly in the doctrine and power of repentance, we should recognize that BYUH was not established to reform students, but to refine them.
- Individuality is not compromised by high standards.
- Parents send their children, and students come to BYUH, expecting a university community solidly consistent with the counsel and direction given by our Church leaders. We have a responsibility to defined, clarify, maintain, and preserve that environment. BYUH is perceived by the general LDS membership as a spiritual, academic, and social flagship for the Church, and is looked upon as a standard bearer of the values and policies expounded by the Church leaders.
- The Board of Trustees has established stricter standards for us at BYUH than for the Church member in general. By abiding by those principles and standards this institution can become what it is destined to be. As an institution, we will not be great until we are good, and we demonstrate that goodness by our actions and attitudes.