TAMIU Student Handbook 2022-2023

Page 52 of 92 mandatory general meetings and trainings will trigger a review of membership by the Honor Council. 7. A member may not vote when a case is considered a conflict of interest or may not be fair and impartial due to the nature of the case. The Honor Council may consult with The TAMUS legal representative through the Office of the Provost as needed. A legal representative from the TAMUS will serve on the council in situations where there are obvious legal issues and concerns. Section 10.04 Responsibility of Honor Council Members of the Honor Council are expected to attend all general meetings and trainings. Members must also fulfill the following duties: 1. Serve as an educator – inform students, faculty, staff, and administrators about the TAMIU Honor System and its mission and policies; promote academic integrity on campus. 2. Serve as a hearing panel member – hear all information and render decisions on whether a student is responsible for violation. If the student is found responsible for the violation, the Honor Council will issue a proportional and educational sanction. Members must participate in at least one hearing per long semester. 3. Serve as a case investigator – investigate and gather information with reporter(s), witness(es), and alleged violator(s) as coordinated with the Office of Student Conduct and Community Engagement. This duty will include the ability to request information in writing from faculty, witness(es), and alleged violator(s) as is necessary to ensure a fair hearing. Section 10.05 The Role of the Chair and Vice-Chair The duties of the Chair will be to call regular meetings, conduct meetings, serve as the official liaison with the SCCE, and provide leadership to the Council: 1. The Chair shall be selected from the faculty members of the Honor Council. 2. The Chair will present all cases to the Honor Council and shall call a hearing to order. 3. Should the Chair be unable to meet their obligations, the Chair or Provost will designate a Chair Pro-temp, which must be a faculty Honor Council member. 4. The Vice-Chair shall be selected from the student members of the Honor Council. 5. The Vice-Chair role is to serve as the voice for the Honor Council student members. Section 10.06 The Role of the Office of SCCE In coordination with the Honor Council, the SCCE will confer with the Chair of the Honor Council to assess current academic cases involving students and will serve as the facilitator and investigator of information. The SCCE will: