2020-2021 Honor Council Members

Dr. Kate Houston, Chair

Maria Vela, Vice-Chair

Rebecca Alvarado

Maritza Garcia 

Irma Garcia - Rios

Justin Gonzalez

Gabriela Guerrero

Monica Molina

Jose Pena

Ginger Sifuentez

Vanessa Vela

Dr. Alfredo Addo-Mensah

Dr. Hari Mandal

Dr. Hayley Kazen

Dr. Ruby Ynalvez

Ms. Virgina Watkins

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)