Insuring that all members of the student body have signed an agreement to abide by the stipulations of the Honor Code. Assuming responsibility for continuting the education fo the entire academic community about the Honor System. Acting as a judicial body when suspected violations of the Honor Code are reported. Membership The Honor Council consists of ten students who serve two years from the time of appointment. Members who wish to serve for a third year must request an extension of their appointment from the returning members of the Honor Council, who will vote on all such requests.
New members are to the be chosen annually or when the membership of the council falls below seven.
Persons who have beeen sanctioned by the Judicial Board or the Honor Council are not eligible to serve on the Honor Council. Continuing membership is contingent upon fulfillment of duties and maintaining the confidence of the Council. Method of Selection of the Honor Council During third term or when vacancies arise, Lawrence University students, faculty, and staff are given the opportunity to submit nominations. A list of nominations is compiled by the Honor Council. All nominees are given the opportunity to participate in a group interview, which consists of a mock hearing.