While Aziz thinks honor has a long way to go before it can fully realize its stated mission, he hopes his legacy will mark a turning point in how honor can both embody and serve the University’s community of trust.
Along with the major change Bray saw as chair, she also entered her position following last spring’s student referendum where students voted to reduce the single-sanction of expulsion to a two-semester leave of absence.
For decades, students at the University of Virginia have abided by an honor code that dates back to 1842. The only penalty for those convicted of lying, cheating or stealing was expulsion. Now, students have voted for an honor system that supporters say is better suited to the 21st century. Sandy Hausman has that story.