The honesty, trustworthiness, and personal integrity of each student is integral to the life and purposes of the Wake Forest community. This statement is embodied in one of our oldest traditions, the honor system (The Honor Code). In signing an application for admission to Wake Forest, a student agrees to live by the honor system at Wake Forest. In specific terms that means that students have agreed not to deceive (lie to) any member of the community, not to steal from one another, not to cheat on academic work, not to plagiarize academic work, and not to engage in any other form of academic misconduct. It means that we can trust each other, and that we willingly accept responsibility for our own conduct and activities. This is a tradition that goes back to the founding of Wake Forest, and with your participation, it continues to be a cornerstone of our community and our interactions with one another.
Wake Forest is a community of men and women that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. An even higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto, Pro Humanitate, as the passion for knowledge is translated into compassionate service.
A tradition is shared that embraces freedom and integrity and that acknowledges the worth of the individual. This heritage, established by the founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse.
Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, the richness of human intellect and culture is affirmed in its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, Wake Forest strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, hatred and bigotry in any form are rejected, and justice, honor, and mutual trust are promoted.
The Honor and Ethics Council hears cases of academic misconduct.
Dr. Christa Colyer, Co-Chair
Dr. Tom Phillips, Co-Chair
Dr. Adrian Bardon
Dr. Tina Boyer
Prof. Leigh Ann Hallberg
Dr. Miaohua Jiang
Dr. Patrick McMullen
Dr. Stephanie Pellet
Dr. Michael Pisapia
Dr. Akbar Salam
Dr. Stan Thomas
Dr. Pieternella (Nelly) Van Doorn-Harder
Iman Ahmed
Morgan Briggs
Annie Dethero
Jonathan (Noah) Dill
Terrance (Scott) Franc
Chenyun (Candice) Gu
Shosi (Kathleen) Hansen
Sanaa Jain
Emily Patterson
Anne Miller Welborn
Meagan Whritner