Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Honor 4-2 Breakout Sessions with Cadre As of 14 August 2009

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Define the four Violations of the Honor Code Define the four Violations of the Honor Code Provide more information on the Honor Code and system Provide more information on the Honor Code and system Explain the role of Honor Representatives Explain the role of Honor Representatives Give examples of how the Honor Code should shape your life as a cadet Give examples of how the Honor Code should shape your life as a cadet Learning Objectives Learning Objectives

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Rules for this Class Pay attention – this is an important part of being a cadet. Pay attention – this is an important part of being a cadet. Take notes about what you are learning, you may be asked for your feedback about what you are hearing. Take notes about what you are learning, you may be asked for your feedback about what you are hearing. Feel free to ask your cadre members any questions about the Honor Code and Honor System. Feel free to ask your cadre members any questions about the Honor Code and Honor System. Only the unasked question is a wrong question! Only the unasked question is a wrong question!

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Review Review What is the purpose of the Honor System? What is the purpose of the Honor System? What are the four parts to the Honor System? What are the four parts to the Honor System? What is your role as a member of the Corps in the Honor System? What is your role as a member of the Corps in the Honor System?

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Four Violations of the Honor Code Four Violations of the Honor Code LyingCheating StealingToleration Violations These four tenets of the Honor Code work in harmony to help guide and shape all aspects of cadre life

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Definition of Lying Making a false official statement: An official statement is defined as a statement, written or oral, made to a commissioned or noncommissioned officer of the staff or faculty of the college, a member of the guard on duty, or any cadet required in turn to use the statement as a basis for an official report in any form. Quibbling: Quibbling is the use of ambiguous or vague language to evade a point at issue. Quibbling will be considered and treated as a false official statement. Truth telling should always be the first course of action: Truth telling should always be the first course of action: “choose the harder right than the easier wrong”

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Case Study 1 Case Study 1 SITUATION Upon entering the campus approximately two hours late from General Leave, Cadet A reported car trouble to the Battalion OG. The OG, in relating the experience to the Officer of the Day (OD) the following day, discovered Cadet A did not own a car and that the cadet had arrived at the main gate in a taxi. Upon entering the campus approximately two hours late from General Leave, Cadet A reported car trouble to the Battalion OG. The OG, in relating the experience to the Officer of the Day (OD) the following day, discovered Cadet A did not own a car and that the cadet had arrived at the main gate in a taxi.DISCUSSION: Was Cadet A’s statement to the OG an “official statement?” Review the definition if you are not certain. Was Cadet A’s statement to the OG an “official statement?” Review the definition if you are not certain.

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Case Study 1 Review Case Study 1 Review Yes, “An official statement is defined as a statement, written or oral, made to a commissioned or noncommissioned officer of the staff or of the faculty of the college, a member of the guard on duty, or any cadet required in turn to use the statement as a basis for an official report in any form.” Section III 5.A Yes, “An official statement is defined as a statement, written or oral, made to a commissioned or noncommissioned officer of the staff or of the faculty of the college, a member of the guard on duty, or any cadet required in turn to use the statement as a basis for an official report in any form.” Section III 5.A What should the OG do now that he’s discovered that Cadet A’s story was incorrect? What should the OG do now that he’s discovered that Cadet A’s story was incorrect? Report the violation to his company Honor Representative Report the violation to his company Honor Representative What should have Cadet A done in this incident? What should have Cadet A done in this incident? Told the truth in the first place, regardless of the likelihood of receiving punishment.

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Case Study 2 Case Study 2 SITUATION On 1 December, Cadet X went AWOL at 0110, ten minutes after the “All-in” report had been taken. Cadet X returned to the battalion through the side sally port at 0300, two hours after the end of General Leave. The OG, who saw Cadet X return, put Cadet X on report for “Absent Without Leave (AWOL) on 1 Dec.” Cadet X responded on the subsequent ERW that the report was incorrect as he had been present for “All-ins” on 1 Dec. On 1 December, Cadet X went AWOL at 0110, ten minutes after the “All-in” report had been taken. Cadet X returned to the battalion through the side sally port at 0300, two hours after the end of General Leave. The OG, who saw Cadet X return, put Cadet X on report for “Absent Without Leave (AWOL) on 1 Dec.” Cadet X responded on the subsequent ERW that the report was incorrect as he had been present for “All-ins” on 1 Dec.DISCUSSION: What is the definition of Quibbling in accordance with the Honor Manual? What is the definition of Quibbling in accordance with the Honor Manual?

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Case Study 2 Review “Quibbling is the use of ambiguous or vague language to evade a point at issue. Quibbling will be considered and treated as a false official statement.” Section III 5.A “Quibbling is the use of ambiguous or vague language to evade a point at issue. Quibbling will be considered and treated as a false official statement.” Section III 5.A Is the ERW response in this situation an official statement? Is the ERW response in this situation an official statement? Yes Yes What should the OG do with this information if he suspects that it is incorrect? What should the OG do with this information if he suspects that it is incorrect? Report the violation to his company Honor Representative. Report the violation to his company Honor Representative.

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Improper Question No commissioned Officer of the Staff or faculty, member of the guard, or any cadet in an official position will put a specific question to a cadet which might incriminate a cadet unless the following conditions apply: No commissioned Officer of the Staff or faculty, member of the guard, or any cadet in an official position will put a specific question to a cadet which might incriminate a cadet unless the following conditions apply: An Act or incident did occur, and it was in violation of SCCC regulations, or to the detriment of good order and the military discipline of the Corps of Cadets There is sufficient evidence to indicate that the cadet being queried was involved or possessed firsthand knowledge about that act or incident

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Improper Question Improper Question If a Delinquency Report is made based on information after questioning a cadet and the cadet believes that the line of questioning was improper (i.e. no probable cause), he or she will inform his or her Company Honor Representative If a Delinquency Report is made based on information after questioning a cadet and the cadet believes that the line of questioning was improper (i.e. no probable cause), he or she will inform his or her Company Honor Representative The Incident will be investigated by the Honor Committee Officers and Faculty Advisor The Incident will be investigated by the Honor Committee Officers and Faculty Advisor Case Study #3 Case Study #3

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Case Study 3 SITUATION One night during ESP, Cadet A saw someone climbing over the fence into Hampton Park. After the All-in check, Cadet A approached Cadet Z who had a reputation for going AWOL. Cadet A asked Cadet Z, if he had gone AWOL that evening. Cadet Z replied that he had been AWOL. One night during ESP, Cadet A saw someone climbing over the fence into Hampton Park. After the All-in check, Cadet A approached Cadet Z who had a reputation for going AWOL. Cadet A asked Cadet Z, if he had gone AWOL that evening. Cadet Z replied that he had been AWOL.DISCUSSION: Was Cadet Z asked an improper question? Was Cadet Z asked an improper question?

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Case Study 3 Review Yes, Cadet A had no reason to question Cadet Z specifically. Yes, Cadet A had no reason to question Cadet Z specifically. What should Cadet Z do in this situation? What should Cadet Z do in this situation? Inform his Company Honor Representative

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Definition of Cheating Three Key Points: 1) Receiving or giving aid on a test or examination. 2) Test or examination includes any work performed for which a grade is received. 3) Plagiarism is a violation of the honor code: Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's words or ideas as your own without giving proper credit to the source: Case Study #4 Cheating to get a better grade is not worth sacrificing your personal honor!

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Case Study 4 During an unannounced test in tactics class, the instructor noticed that Cadet A, who was not doing well in the course was attempting to look at the answer sheet of Cadet B. The instructor gave a verbal warning to the class that he had observed a cadet trying to look at another’s answer sheet, and that he would not tolerate such behavior. Later, during the test, the instructor noticed that Cadet A was again trying to look at Cadet B’s answer sheet without the latter being aware of this. When the instructor later graded the test papers, he noticed the similarity of both correct and incorrect answers given by both Cadets A and B. During an unannounced test in tactics class, the instructor noticed that Cadet A, who was not doing well in the course was attempting to look at the answer sheet of Cadet B. The instructor gave a verbal warning to the class that he had observed a cadet trying to look at another’s answer sheet, and that he would not tolerate such behavior. Later, during the test, the instructor noticed that Cadet A was again trying to look at Cadet B’s answer sheet without the latter being aware of this. When the instructor later graded the test papers, he noticed the similarity of both correct and incorrect answers given by both Cadets A and B.

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Case Study 4 Review DISCUSSION What is the definition of Cheating? What is the definition of Cheating? “Receiving or giving aid on a test or examination. Test or examination includes any work performed for which a grade is received.” Has Cadet A committed an Honor Violation? Has Cadet A committed an Honor Violation? Yes Yes Has Cadet B committed an Honor Violation? Has Cadet B committed an Honor Violation? No No

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Definition of Stealing Taking without authority personal, government, or college property. You must have the owner’s explicit consent. Bottom Line – If it is not yours and the owner does not intend for you to have it then that’s stealing!

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Case Study 5 Cadet B was putting her roommate Cadet A’s things away one day and noticed that Cadet A had an unused phone card sitting out. Cadet A had previously given Cadet B permission to use one of her phone cards but that was an isolated incident. Cadet B proceeded to take the card and use it for a number of personal calls. Later on, Cadet A was looking for her phone card and could not locate it. Cadet B still had the card and did not say anything. Later on Cadet B left the card out and Cadet A noticed it. Cadet A asked about the card Cadet B said “no this is the phone card you let me use before.” Cadet B was putting her roommate Cadet A’s things away one day and noticed that Cadet A had an unused phone card sitting out. Cadet A had previously given Cadet B permission to use one of her phone cards but that was an isolated incident. Cadet B proceeded to take the card and use it for a number of personal calls. Later on, Cadet A was looking for her phone card and could not locate it. Cadet B still had the card and did not say anything. Later on Cadet B left the card out and Cadet A noticed it. Cadet A asked about the card Cadet B said “no this is the phone card you let me use before.”

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Case Study 5 Review DISCUSSION What is the definition of stealing in accordance with the Honor Manual? What is the definition of stealing in accordance with the Honor Manual? “Taking without authority personal, government, or college property.” Section III 5 D Since Cadet B had received permission to use Cadet A’s phone card before are her actions in this situation appropriate? Since Cadet B had received permission to use Cadet A’s phone card before are her actions in this situation appropriate? No No What should Cadet A do if she suspects that Cadet B used her phone card? What should Cadet A do if she suspects that Cadet B used her phone card? Report the violation to his company Honor Representative Report the violation to his company Honor Representative

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Definition of Toleration Failure to report a case of lying, cheating, or stealing as defined above to the proper honor committee authorities. Failure to report a case of lying, cheating, or stealing as defined above to the proper honor committee authorities. Probably the hardest tenet of the Honor Code to understand. Competes against loyalty to unit and friends. It ties the other three tenets of the Honor Code together and makes the Corps responsible for “policing itself” Case Study #6

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Case Study 6 SITUATION Cadet X made “All-in” checks at 0200 owing to a special extension of general leave. After knocking on the door of Cadet A’s and B’s room and receiving no answer, he opened the door and flipped on the light. There was a body (apparently asleep) in each bed, so Cadet X reported A and B as present. At 0500, Cadet A was discovered by the Officer in Charge sneaking back to the barracks. During the subsequent investigation Cadet A admitted he had “stuffed” his bed with his laundry, and his roommate (Cadet B) had watched. Cadet A was charged with lying. While no direct statement was made to the All-in taker, stuffing the bed was clearly an act of deception, an effort to deceive the All-in taker. Cadet X made “All-in” checks at 0200 owing to a special extension of general leave. After knocking on the door of Cadet A’s and B’s room and receiving no answer, he opened the door and flipped on the light. There was a body (apparently asleep) in each bed, so Cadet X reported A and B as present. At 0500, Cadet A was discovered by the Officer in Charge sneaking back to the barracks. During the subsequent investigation Cadet A admitted he had “stuffed” his bed with his laundry, and his roommate (Cadet B) had watched. Cadet A was charged with lying. While no direct statement was made to the All-in taker, stuffing the bed was clearly an act of deception, an effort to deceive the All-in taker.

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Case Study 6 Review DISCUSSION What is the definition of Toleration in accordance with the Honor Manual? What is the definition of Toleration in accordance with the Honor Manual? “Failure to report a case of lying, cheating, or stealing as defined [in the honor manual] to the proper honor committee authorities.” Section III 5 C “Failure to report a case of lying, cheating, or stealing as defined [in the honor manual] to the proper honor committee authorities.” Section III 5 C Should Cadet B be charged with Toleration? Should Cadet B be charged with Toleration? Yes, Cadet B was aware that Cadet A committed an HV and failed to report it. Why do you think of reasons the Corps implemented a “non-toleration” clause as part of the Honor Code? Why do you think of reasons the Corps implemented a “non-toleration” clause as part of the Honor Code? Because the Corps has to take responsibility for maintaining its own honor. The Sprit of the Code demands a personal commitment to upholding the ethical standards of The Citadel.

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Notes: 1.Some data elements are missing because the Honor Committee did not maintain detailed records from AY thru New automated data tracking system was implemented. Honor Statistics AY To Present

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Violation Trends By Type There were 86 total accusations for the AY 08-09

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Citadel Honor Statistics (School Year ) Number of Allegations86 Number Dropped62 Trial Recommendations24 In Violation11 Not In Violation2 Leniency0 Resigned in Lieu of Trial11

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Role of Your Honor Committee Representative Sit as members of the Honor Court if selected by the Honor Chair Sit as members of the Honor Court if selected by the Honor Chair Insure the members of his Company are kept informed of new interpretations Insure the members of his Company are kept informed of new interpretations Instruct and reinforce all members of their Company on the Honor system Instruct and reinforce all members of their Company on the Honor system Advises any member of the Corps of Cadets that desires counsel Advises any member of the Corps of Cadets that desires counsel

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders Prepared by the 2008 Honor Committee Summary 4 Honor Violations 4 Honor Violations Their Definitions Their Definitions Review Case Studies Review Case Studies Role of Honor Representatives Role of Honor Representatives Role of Committee Officers Role of Committee Officers Leniency Leniency Case Studies Case Studies