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Honor system (Higher education)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Cameron, J. Elliot, 1972 April 26

 File — Box 115: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233267233], Folder: 7
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 3 Sub-Series 5
Dates: 1972 April 26
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on administration / Office of the President records on administration

Graduate School records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 118
Abstract

Collection includes correspondence to and from Deans Christen Jensen (1953-1954), George H. Hansen (1954-1957), and A. Smith Pond (1957-1959) concerning the graduate programs, policies and requirements for admittance. Also includes memorandums concerning graduate awards, nominations for honorary degrees and the religious influence and standards of Brigham Young University.

Dates: 1952-1969
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Graduate School records

Hafen, Bruce C., 1974 October 24

 File — Box 116: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233267241], Folder: 2
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 3 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains Code of Honor Procedures as amended October 24, 1974, and excerpts from Brigham Young University Code of Honor as amended October 24, 1974.

Dates: 1974 October 24
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on administration / Office of the President records on administration

History of the formal honor system at Brigham Young University during the first ten years, 1950-1960 : a compilation of documents and other materials for the Dean of Students, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah / John J. Hunter

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231562460]
Identifier: UA 64
Scope and Contents

Collection includes a report on the history of the Honor System at Brigham Young University since its formal adoption, and an analysis of its major problems, attitudes of students and faculty and methods of operation used by the Honor Council. Also contains surveys and other documents concerning the history and effectiveness of the system.

Dates: 1960 August
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / History of the formal honor system at Brigham Young University during the first ten years, 1950-1960 : a compilation of documents and other materials for the Dean of Students, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah / John J. Hunter

Office of the President records on honor system, 1959-1961

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 4 Sub-Series 38
Scope and Contents

Contains memorandums and reports on cheating at BYU, as well as plans to deal with cheating through the honor code. Dated 1959 to 1961.

Dates: 1959-1961
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on university standards, 1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 3 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains copies of a 1950 tentative statement of purpose for BYU as well as copies of letters and memorandums concerning standards of behavior at BYU. Materials dated 1958.

Dates: 1958
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

University Communications files on the honor code, 1962-1996

 Sub-Series — Carton 77: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233626388]
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 4 Sub-Series 29
Scope and Contents note

Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, honor code editorials and columns, pamphlets, booklets, state clippings, and talks concerning the honor code and the Honor Council from 1962 to 1996.

Dates: 1962-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications subject files

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