Honors Code of Ethics

The Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College at Palm Beach State College is a community of scholars founded on honesty and mutual respect. Members are expected to exemplify the highest standards of honor and academic integrity. Honors students are expected to adhere to the Palm Beach State College Student Code of Conduct which is found in the Palm Beach State College Handbook. Honors students in violation of the Student Code of Conduct may be subject to dismissal from the Honors College upon recommendation of the Honors Advisory Council to the appropriate Dean/VPAA responsible for the Honors College. Students who appeal a decision for dismissal from the Honors College must follow the appeal process as indicated in the Palm Beach State College Handbook. Additionally, Honors students may be dismissed from the Honors College upon recommendation of the Honors Advisory Council for any actions, whether on-campus or off-campus, deemed to be contrary to the values of the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College. Student appeals to such a dismissal must be submitted in writing to the Honors Advisory Council which will consider the appeal and make its recommendation the appropriate Dean/VPAA responsible for the Honors College.