Honor Council
2020-2021 Honor Council Members
Dr. Kate Houston, Chair
Maria Vela, Vice-Chair
Rebecca Alvarado
Marianna Canales
Ashley Cantu
Jose Chong
Maritza Garcia
Irma Garcia - Rios
Justin Gonzalez
Gabriela Guerrero
Monica Molina
Jose Pena
Ginger Sifuentez
Vanessa Vela
Dr. Alfredo Addo-Mensah
Dr. Alison Hadley Hilburn
Dr. Elizabeth Terrazas
Dr. Hari Mandal
Dr. Hayley Kazen
Dr. John Dean
Dr. Robin Knowles
Dr. Ruby Ynalvez
Ms. Virgina Watkins
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the TAMIU Honor Council to serve as a centralized system established to respond fairly to academic violations of the TAMIU Honor Code.
The Honor Council serves to provide faculty and students with a means by which they may report academic misconduct, to provide students with a means of appealing charges of academic misconduct, and to provide the Provost with recommendations regarding general academic sanctions or remedial efforts.
The Honor Council shall have the authority to create processes and operating procedures to implement the Honor System and to enforce the rules described in the Honor Code. Through the Office of Student Conduct and Community Engagement, the Council shall serve as an initial hearing body for cases involving academic integrity outside the scope of a course offered at TAMIU, and as an appellate body for students charged with violating the Honor Code during a course offered at TAMIU. The Honor Council will also be the central body responsible for maintaining records and for coordinating communication, prevention, training, remediation, and adjudication efforts for the Honor System.
Responsibilities and Expectations
- Actively attend all training sessions and meetings
- Participate in the development and implementation of Honor Council 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
- Must serve as an educator of the Honor Code and Student Code of Conduct
- Abide by all University member conduct policies and local, state, and federal laws
Honor Council Guidelines and Objectives
Related to Institutional Goals/Principles
Imperative 1: Students 1.2 Increase enrollment, retention, and graduation rates.
1.3 Prepare students for successful leadership roles.
1.4 Engage students in activities that enrich their lives.
1.5 Provide programs and services that support established student outcomes.
Undergraduate Learning Principle 1: Respective and Expressive Communication Skills
Undergraduate Learning Principle 3: Integration and Application of Knowledge
TAMIU Trailblazers: Civic Leadership (Engagement Stage)
Office of Student Conduct and Community Engagement
Student Center, Suite 226
5201 University Boulevard Laredo, Texas 78041
Email: scce@tamiu.edu
Phone: 956.326.2265
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 3 pm
Saturday & Sunday CLOSED