I feel that a different approach should be taken. The signing of the honor code will be ineffective unless students are clear on the background behind it. Having an honor system for reference is a wonderful thing. Having a short paragraph to read over and sign in order to get a grade back on your exam is not an efficient method. Although the faculty and staff are not all in support of Belmont's honor system, we will be unable to know how effective it is until it has been around a while.
Cultural change is always slow.
The University's plan is simply to create integrity and make every student feel safe from the pressures of cheating. We can accomplish that over time, but I think the students need more opportunities in front of them to learn more about it. The system is very explanatory in the subjects that are addressed in it, but the system raises questions that need answers. The Guide . Brief Introduction to the Honor System at Vanderbilt University.