A new honor code for UC Berkeley

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Charlotte Passot/Staff

UC Berkeley has a new honor code. The wording is brief and to the point – “As a member of the UC Berkeley community, I act with honesty, integrity, and respect for others.” Although college campuses across the country have adopted various forms of honor codes, Berkeley is the first Read More…

Insufficient honor code

CAMPUS ISSUES: While the new honor code for UC Berkeley is addressing a worthy aim, its vague nature will likely inhibit its impact.

UC Berkeley’s new honor code misses the mark. Its apparent goal, to proactively foster an atmosphere of integrity on campus, is praiseworthy. But the code’s vague language is likely to render it ineffective. The one-sentence honor code plainly states that “As a member of the UC Berkeley community, I act Read More…