Honor System Survey Data 2000
Approximately how much time each day, on average, do you spend
reading the Cavalier Daily?
(Choose one)
[ ] More than 60 minutes (1.2%)
[ ] 31-60 minutes (2.3%)
[ ] 16-30 minutes (12.7%)
[ ] 6-15 minutes (31.0%)
[ ] 1-5 minutes (32.9%)
[ ] I do not read the Cavalier Daily at all
(19.9%)
Missing: 0.3%
Do you vote in University elections?
(Choose one)
[ ] Yes, always (8.3%)
[ ] Yes, sometimes (32.4%)
[ ] No, never (32.6%)
[ ] This is my first year at U.Va. and I have not
yet had an opportunity to vote (22.6%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (4.1%)
Are you involved in any student organizations
on-Grounds?
(Choose one)
[ ] Yes, I am heavily involved.(19.7%)
[ ] Yes, I am somewhat involved. (45.8%)
[ ] No, I am not involved at all. (30.7%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (4.1%)
In general, how do you feel about student government (i.e.,
Student Council, the Judiciary
Committee, IFC, ISC, etc.) at
the University of Virginia?
(Choose one)
[ ] Very Positive (11.6%)
[ ] Somewhat Positive (31.3%)
[ ] Neutral (36.9%)
[ ] Somewhat Negative (8.8%)
[ ] Very Negative (2.7%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (8.7%)
What types of organization(s) are you involved with? (Choose as
many as apply.)
(Choose all that apply)
[ ] Fraternity/sorority (21.7%)
[ ] Athletics/Intramural sports (39.0%)
[ ] Residence Life (6.8%)
[ ] Student Government (ie., Student Council, Honor,
Judiciary) (12.4%)
[ ] Volunteer Activities (57.0%)
[ ] Academic Club (21.4%)
[ ] Student Publications (10.2%)
[ ] Religious Organizations (20.3%)
[ ] Minority Student Organization (15.6%)
[ ] Honor Society (14.4%)
[ ] Debating Society (3.7%)
[ ] Other (26.9%)
How do you think the majority of students feel about the
effectiveness of the Honor System in
dealing with cases of
academic and personal dishonesty?
(Choose one)
[ ] Very Positive (10.0%)
[ ] Somewhat Positive (40.8%)
[ ] Neutral (18.3%)
[ ] Somewhat Negative (21.0%)
[ ] Very Negative (2.7%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (8.7%)
How do your friends and acquaintances feel?
(Choose one)
[ ] Very Positive (12.1%)
[ ] Somewhat Positive (34.6%)
[ ] Neutral (19.5%)
[ ] Somewhat Negative (20.3%)
[ ] Very Negative (5.3%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (8.2%)
How do you feel about it?
(Choose one)
[ ] Very Positive (18.0%)
[ ] Somewhat Positive (38.1%)
[ ] Neutral (20.8%)
[ ] Somewhat Negative (15.9%)
[ ] Very Negative (5.1%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (1.4%)
Has your impression of the Honor System changed during your
time here at the University?
(Choose one)
[ ] Yes, it has improved. (16.4%)
[ ] Yes, it has declined. (34.6%)
[ ] No, it has not changed. (42.8%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (6.2%)
Why do you think it has changed?
(Choose all that apply)
[ ] Personal experience with the system
(25.2%)
[ ] I see many offenses go unreported.
(40.2%)
[ ] Publicity about the Honor System.
(37.5%)
[ ] Taking the Honor & Ethics
seminar.(1.9%)
[ ] Talking with other students about the System.
(58.2%)
[ ] Attended an educational event. (4.2%)
[ ] I do not feel trusted. (19.0%)
[ ] My opinion of the single sanction has changed.
(15.9%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (3.1%)
[ ] Other (21.6%)
Do you feel you are afforded benefits and privileges due to the
existence of the Honor System at
the University of
Virginia?
(Choose one)
[ ] Yes, many (24.9%)
[ ] Yes, a few (56.1%)
[ ] No (15.6%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (3.5%)
Which of the following benefits or privileges do you feel you
have received? The opportunity to:
(Choose as many as apply)
[ ] Take unproctored exams. (79.5%)
[ ] Take exams outside the classroom or at home.
(77.3%)
[ ] Write checks to local merchants. (38.5%)
[ ] Bring your backpack and other items into the
University bookstore. (74.0%)
[ ] Reschedule exams and other deadlines with your
word alone. (41.4%)
[ ] Vouch for a student without his or her ID in
order to enter a University facility. (31.4%)
[ ] Leave items unattended in University public
spaces without fear of theft. (53.4%)
[ ] Have lost items returned. (23.1%)
[ ] Trust the word of fellow students.
(35.8%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (0.2%)
[ ] Other (3.8%)
As a student, would you initiate an Honor case if you witnessed
a clear Honor violation?
(Choose one)
[ ] Yes (34.7%)
[ ] No (15.3%)
[ ] Would depend on the person involved
(27.6%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (22.4%)
Would any of the following factors deter you from initiating an
Honor case?
(Choose all that apply)
[ ] Uneasiness about possibly causing the dismissal
of another student. (55.6%)
[ ] Fear of legal reprisal or other legal problems.
(33.0%)
[ ] I do not believe in the Honor System generally.
(5.9%)
[ ] A personal relationship with the person
committing the offense. (60.3%)
[ ] Reporting and following through with a case is
too time-consuming. (30.5%)
[ ] I do not believe in the single sanction.
(17.8%)
[ ] The seriousness of the offense. (60.5%)
[ ] I would prefer not to get involved.
(27.1%)
[ ] None of the above (4.1%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (2.9%)
[ ] Other (4.2%)
Have you participated in a conversation about the Honor System
or the Honor Committee this
semester?
(Choose one)
[ ] Yes (64.6%)
[ ] No (35.4%)
What was the subject matter of the most recent conversation?
(Choose all that apply)
[ ] Racial concerns (20.5%)
[ ] Legal concerns (22.4%)
[ ] Personal experiences with the Honor System
(46.9%)
[ ] The single sanction (24.8%)
[ ] Random student jury panels (15.4%)
[ ] The Honor pledge (36.7%)
[ ] Reporting in the Cavalier Daily or other
publication (20.6%)
[ ] Representative elections or referendum
(5.0%)
[ ] Whether or not a certain act is considered an
Honor offense (53.0%)
[ ] Support officer participation (4.2%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (1.5%)
[ ] Other (14.9%)
How would you describe the general tone of that
conversation?
(Choose one)
[ ] Very Positive (6.9%)
[ ] Somewhat Positive (21.8%)
[ ] Neutral (26.4%)
[ ] Somewhat Negative (31.0%)
[ ] Very Negative (12.3%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (1.6%)
Have you overheard a conversation about the Honor System or the
Honor Committee this
semester?
(Choose one)
[ ] Yes (37.1%)
[ ] No (62.9%)
What was the subject matter of the most recent conversation
which you overheard?
(Choose all that apply)
[ ] Racial concerns (24.9%)
[ ] Legal concerns (25.8%)
[ ] Personal experiences with the Honor System
(26.6%)
[ ] The single sanction (22.9%)
[ ] Random student jury panels (13.9%)
[ ] The Honor pledge (26.4%)
[ ] Reporting in the Cavalier Daily or other
publication (25.9%)
[ ] Representative elections or referendum
(2.4%)
[ ] Whether or not a certain act is considered an
Honor offense (34.5%)
[ ] Support officer participation (3.6%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (9.8%)
[ ] Other (15.9%)
How would you describe the general tone of that
conversation?
(Choose one)
[ ] Very Positive (3.8%)
[ ] Somewhat Positive (11.7%)
[ ] Neutral (24.7%)
[ ] Somewhat Negative (36.9%)
[ ] Very Negative (16.8%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (6.1%)
The Honor System currently has a single sanction; any student
who is found guilty of an intentional serious act of lying, cheating,
or stealing is asked to leave the University. How do you feel about
this sanction?
(Choose one)
[ ] I fully support the single sanction.
(19.5%)
[ ] I support the single sanction with some
reservations. (55.2%)
[ ] I do not support the single sanction at all.
(17.7%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (4.3%)
[ ] Other (3.3%)
Do you agree or disagree that open toleration of any act of
intentional academic cheating would
harm the community of
trust?
(Choose one)
[ ] Strongly agree (33.0%)
[ ] Agree (47.2%)
[ ] Neutral (8.7%)
[ ] Disagree (7.0%)
[ ] Strongly disagree (1.2%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (2.8%)
Which of the panel choices do you think could most capably and
fairly apply the single sanction?
Please rank the panel choices from 1 to 3, with 1 being the
most capable and fair and three being
the least capable and
fair.
(Rank the following from 1 to 3)
[ ] Panel consisting of randomly selected University
students.
[ ] Panel consisting of Committee members only.
[ ] Panel consisting of both randomly selected
University students and Committee members.
Choice Students ranked as #1
[ ] Panel consisting of randomly selected University
students. (31.1%)
[ ] Panel consisting of Committee members only.
(13.3%)
[ ] Panel consisting of both randomly
selected University students and Committee members. (55.6%)
Choice Students ranked as #2
[ ] Panel consisting of randomly selected University
students. (31.9%)
[ ] Panel consisting of Committee members only.
(28.9%)
[ ] Panel consisting of both randomly selected
University students and Committee members. (39.2%)
Choice Students ranked as #3
[ ] Panel consisting of randomly selected University
students. (37.0%)
[ ] Panel consisting of Committee members only.
(57.8%)
[ ] Panel consisting of both randomly selected
University students and Committee members. (5.3%)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: the
Honor System treats all students
fairly, regardless of race,
gender, national origin or athletic status.
(Choose one)
[ ] Strongly agree (13.7%)
[ ] Agree (27.7%)
[ ] Neutral (15.7%)
[ ] Disagree (17.1%)
[ ] Strongly disagree (7.5%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (18.4%)
The Honor System is currently entirely student-run. Under what
authority do you feel the System
would best operate?
(Choose one)
[ ] The current student-run system (56.1%)
[ ] Some faculty or administrative participation
(32.1%)
[ ] A lot of faculty or administrative participation
(2.5%)
[ ] No student participation at all (0.6%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (8.7%)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: the
Honor Committee is a
representational body that represents the
concerns of all students and acts in the best interests
of the
students as stewards of the University's Honor System.
(Choose one)
[ ] Strongly Agree (11.8%)
[ ] Agree (37.9%)
[ ] Neutral (23.5%)
[ ] Disagree (14.2%)
[ ] Strongly Disagree (4.0%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (8.5%)
Do you believe you have witnessed an Honor offense?
(Choose one)
[ ] Yes (27.8%)
[ ] No (59.1%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (13.1%)
Did you initiate an Honor case? (Asked of those who said "yes"
to above question.)
(Choose one)
[ ] Yes (0.8%)
[ ] No (95.4%)
[ ] Not sure/not applicable (1.9%)
Why did you not initiate an honor case? Please check as many as
apply.
(Choose all that apply)
[ ] I did not want to be responsible for dismissing
another student. (44.4%)
[ ] I feared potential legal reprisal.
(11.2%)
[ ] The person involved was a friend.
(27.0%)
[ ] I think the process is too time-consuming.
(22.7%)
[ ] I took it to the professor or teaching assistant
to initiate it. (3.9%)
[ ] I did not think the offense was serious enough
to warrant an initiation. (55.9%)
[ ] I was unsure how to go about initiating a case.
(12.3%)
[ ] I didn't want to get involved. (35.4%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (2.6%)
[ ] Other (22.7%)
How informed do you feel about the procedural aspects of the
Honor System?
(Choose one)
[ ] Very informed (14.3%)
[ ] Somewhat informed (67.1%)
[ ] Not at all informed (17.9%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (0.7%)
Did you watch the "On My Honor" video?
(Choose one)
[ ] Yes (54.0%)
[ ] No (28.2%)
[ ] I did not receive the video. (15.7%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (2.1%)
In general, how well informed do you feel by your professors
about their expectations regarding
academic honesty in your
classes?
(Choose one)
[ ] Very informed (49.7%)
[ ] Somewhat informed (43.0%)
[ ] Not informed at all (5.9%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (1.4%)
Of the following events, which would you most likely
attend?
(Choose one)
[ ] A Roundtable discussion you are personally
invited to attend. (32.7%)
[ ] An Awareness Week barbecue on the Lawn.
(21.9%)
[ ] An open forum or panel discussion.
(7.6%)
[ ] A Committee meeting. (2.1%)
[ ] I would not attend any of these events.
(25.6%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (7.7%)
[ ] Other (2.4%)
When would you most prefer to attend such events?
(Choose one)
[ ] Lunchtime during the week. (19.5%)
[ ] Dinnertime during the week. (34.5%)
[ ] Weeknights after dinnertime. (21.0%)
[ ] Lunchtime on weekends. (10.8%)
[ ] Dinnertime on weekends. (4.3%)
[ ] Weekend nights after dinnertime. (2.0%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (5.3%)
[ ] Other (2.5%)
How can the Honor Committee better educate the student body
about the Honor System?
(Choose as many as apply.)
[ ] Show the Honor video during a first-year
orientation event. (41.8%)
[ ] Small group discussions about the Honor System
during orientation. (75.3%)
[ ] Have Committee members attend student
organization meetings and give a short presentation.
(26.9%)
[ ] A weekly column in the Cavalier Daily discussing
Honor issues and concerns. (60.4%)
[ ] A speakers series including interesting and
influential alumni discussing honor and what it
means to them. (21.1%)
[ ] Require all first-year students to take the
Honor and Ethics seminar. (29.5%)
[ ] Have mini-Honor System educational seminars with
opportunities for open discussion
throughout the year. (19.4%)
[ ] Provide more information regarding the outcome
of Honor proceedings. (51.8%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (4.7%)
[ ] Other (4.7%)
Do you believe you have committed an Honor offense while a
student at the University?
(Remember, your answers are completely confidential.)
(Choose one)
[ ] Yes (6.5%)
[ ] No (74.7%)
[ ] Maybe (13.1%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (4.6%)
Have any of your opinions about the honor system changed after
taking this survey?
(Choose one)
[ ] Yes (5.8%)
[ ] No (88.3%)
[ ] Not sure/Not applicable (5.9%)
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