The University is an academic community. Its fundamental purpose is the pursuit
of knowledge. Like all other communities, the University can function properly
only if its members adhere to clearly established goals and values. Essential to
the fundamental purpose of the University is the commitment to the principles of
truth and academic honesty. Accordingly, The
Code of
Academic Integrity
and the
Code of Student Conduct are designed to ensure that the principles of
academic integrity and community standards are upheld.
While all members of the University share this responsibility, The Code of
Academic Integrity and the Code of Student Conduct are designed so that special
responsibility for upholding the principle of the University lie with the
students. "The biggest educational challenge we face revolves around developing
character, conscience, citizenship, tolerance, civility, and individual and
social responsibility in our students. We dare not ignore this obligation in
society that sometimes gives the impression that virtues such as these are
discretionary. These should be a part of the standard equipment of our
graduates, not options." - National Association of State Universities and Land
Grant Colleges ("Returning to Our Roots: The Student Experience." 1997). The
University Student Judiciary is composed of over 100 undergraduate and graduate
students at the University of Maryland, College Park. There are six branches of
the USJ including the Student Honor Council, Central Judicial Board, Community
Advocates, University Appellate Board, Resident Judicial Board, and the
Education Team.
