BYU Harold B. Lee Library

As part of a massive overhaul of the Honor Code in the fall of 1991, President Rex E. Lee instituted a student run Honor Code Council to work in conjunction with the Honor Code Office and the Honor Code Advisory Council. The Honor Code Council was assisted in its work through a number of committees The Honor Code Council was abolished in 1997.

Description

Established: 1991

Abolished: 1997

Location: Provo, Utah (1991-1997)

Functions

The Honor Code Council performed three main functions through its subcommittees: the Education & Communication Committee educated and inspired members of the campus community to abide by the Honor Code; the Policy & Guidelines Committee recommended and revised guidelines for promoting personal accountability; and the Case Review Committee helped resolve certain violations of the Honor Code.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Honor Code Council reported to and worked with the Honor Code Advisory Committee.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Honor Code Advisory Council (1991- )

Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Honor Code Office (1991- )

Associated Archival Materials

Pamphlets Concerning The Honor Code, 1974-1994 (UA 1022)

Sources

Pamphlets Concerning The Honor Code, 1974-1994 (UA 1022): (Honor Code Council founded in 1991; subcommittees helped the Honor Code Council educate students about the Honor Code, recommend policies to improve individual responsibility and resolve certain violations of the Honor Code; reported to the Honor Code Advisory Council)

Interview with Steven M. Baker, Nov. 17, 2010: (abolished in 1997)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00416

Creator: JDM