Adopted by Dartmouth's Trustees in 1980, the Principle of Community is a statement of aspirations and values that guide life at the College. "The life and work of a Dartmouth student should be based on integrity, responsibility and consideration," the 1980 statement begins. "In all activities each student is expected to be sensitive to and respectful of the rights and interests of others and to be personally honest. He or she should be appreciative of the diversity of the community as providing an opportunity for learning and moral growth." The Committee on Standards has ruled that the Principle of Community cannot be the basis for a disciplinary hearing.
Other principles of the Dartmouth community include statements on freedom of expression and dissent, equal opportunity and academic honor.
Read more about the Principles of the Dartmouth Community.
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