Empire State Building, NEW YORK— The results of the honor survey are in: 194 students responded to the 14-question survey, meant to help Student Development evaluate the honor code and discover what students think about the current honor system.
The majority of those polled were freshmen (33%) and sophomores (32%), followed by juniors (19.6%) and seniors (15.5%).
Notable responses include those to how the honor code shapes students’ conduct, how many students have confronted a peer this year, and how many students have witnessed an underage peer drinking and did not confront him or her. Seventy-three students (37.6%) said they have seen a fellow student drinking underage and chose not to confront him or her, and 28.4% said the honor code “definitely” shapes their conduct. About 54% said the honor code “somewhat” shapes their conduct and 17.5% said the honor code definitely does not shape their conduct. About 63% said they have not confronted another student this year about a breach in the honor code or a community standard.
The complete responses are as follows:
If you could guarantee that only King’s students would be present, would you
feel comfortable leaving your iPod unattended overnight in the cafe?
Definitely: 34.5%
Probably: 46.4%
Probably Not: 14.4%
Definitely Not: 4.6%
If you were confronted for a first, second, or third offense of the Honor Code
or King’s community standards, would you respond cooperatively?
Definitely: 57.7%
Probably: 34%
Probably Not: 7.2%
Definitely Not: 1%
Would you turn yourself in for a breach of honor?
Definitely: 10.8%
Probably: 41.8%
Probably Not: 36.6%
Definitely Not: 10.8%
At any time this school year, have you confronted another member of the King’s
community for violating the Honor Code or a community standard?
Yes: 36.6%
No: 63.4%
If you knew that you could get away with it, would you plagiarize?
Definitely: 1%
Probably: 2.6%
Probably Not: 17.5%
Definitely Not: 78.9%
Would you lie to protect a friend who committed an offense that you perceived
as menial?
Definitely: 8.2%
Probably: 24.7%
Probably Not: 47.9%
Definitely Not: 19.1%
Would you confront a friend for a first offense of underage drinking?
Definitely: 27.8%
Probably: 29.4%
Probably Not: 25.8%
Definitely Not: 17%
Would you confront a friend and involve your House Advisor for a repeat
offense, knowing that it could result in an Honor Council hearing?
Definitely: 20.1%
Probably: 45.4%
Probably Not: 23.2%
Definitely Not: 11.3%
If you are under 21, how often have you consumed alcoholic beverages in the
past year?
Never: 37.1%
Once or Twice: 25.3%
About once per month: 3.6%
More than once per month: 5.2%
Weekly: 4.1%
Not Applicable (I’m 21 or older): 24.7%
Does your House contribute to building a community of honor on campus?
Definitely: 44.8%
Somewhat: 49.5%
Definitely Not: 5.7%
If a disillusioned peer asked your opinion about the legitimacy of our Honor
System, would you defend it?
Definitely: 36.1%
Probably: 39.2%
Probably Not: 13.9%
Definitely Not: 10.8%
