"As a member of the Rhodes community, I pledge I will not lie, cheat, or steal, and that I will report any such violation that I may witness."
Every entering student at Rhodes College is expected at the time of matriculation to sign a pledge promising to uphold the Rhodes Honor System and accepting the jurisdiction of the Honor Council.
The Honor Council implements and interprets the Honor System, investigating any violations of lying, cheating, or stealing, and enforces penalties accordingly. A student found in violation of the Honor System will be disciplined by the Council, which can issue outcomes extending to expulsion from the College. The Council fosters honorable conduct in all areas of academia and campus life and is committed to the values of truth and honesty. It is governed by the Honor Council Constitution.
The Honor Council is composed of four (4) elected representatives in the First-year, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes. The officers of the Council include the President, Vice President, and two secretaries. The officers are not elected representatives; these positions are voted on and/or appointed by current members of the Council.
Policies and procedures are detailed in the Honor Council Constitution.
If you have a suspected violation to report, please contact Richard D. Adams, Associate Dean of Students, at 901-843-3815, or report your concern.
Honor Council Representatives
President: Colin McCown
Vice President: Laurel Phillips
Office of Community Standards Administrator (OCS) of the Honor Council: Richard D. Adams, Associate Dean of Students
For more information, visit the Office of Community Standards.
