Thank you for your interest in the Honor Council at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). The Honor Council is a select group of students that hear appeals due to alleged academic violations as pertains to the Student Conduct Code in the Student Handbook. Members are directly responsible for deciding if a violation occurred and, if necessary, recommend sanctions to appropriate parties.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Actively attend all training sessions and meetings (several trainings are mandatory)
  
• Participate in the development and implementation of HC programs for students
  
• Become knowledgeable about all aspects of the Honor Code and Student Code of Conduct Policies and Procedures
  
• Place membership on the Honor Council as a top priority behind academics
  
• Act as an effective, active, cooperative, respectful and ethical group member and maintain confidentiality at all times
  
• Abide by all University member conduct policies and local, state, and federal laws

Terms of Position

• 1 academic term (September 1 - August 31)
  
• Must be available to serve on review panels as needed
  
• 1-4 hours time commitment per case (depending on severity of allegations/case)
  
• Volunteer leadership position
  
• HC student members may continue their service for the duration of their academic careers. This is contingent on the HC member meeting the expectations for the position and/or appointment.

Qualifications

• Maintain at least a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic standing with University
  
• Must have completed at least 30 university hours and be a full-time student at TAMIU
  
• Be in good conduct standing with the University
• Must not have conduct history on file at TAMIU including housing
• High level of personal integrity and ethical standards
  
• Insight into the issues and concerns facing university members in diverse community

If you are selected as a member of the HC, you will be required to complete a training session to be announced at a later time.

If you are interested in the Honor Council, please click here.
Please click here for faculty/staff recommendation form.
Any questions may be referred to the Office of Student Affairs by calling (956) 326-2280.

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