Honor Tradition

One of the proudest parts of the Converse heritage is the Honor Tradition. This tradition encompasses all areas of student life and is built on mutual trust and responsibility. When each student lives the principles of the Tradition, they help maintain an atmosphere of trust, not only among students, but also among administration, faculty, and students.

The Tradition embodies the Founder’s Ideal, that “the highest motives may become clear purposes and fixed habits of life.” Converse is committed to the concept that integrity is liberating and that in order “to see clearly, to decide wisely, to act justly,” knowledge and integrity must walk hand in hand.

The trust that results from the Tradition not only creates an open atmosphere free of suspicion, but also places upon the student the responsibility of her own actions, as well as those of her fellow students.

Judicial Programs

To preserve the tradition of self governance at Converse, the student body elects fellow students through Student Government to review violations, both of the Tradition and Community Values. These students form the Honor Board and the Civitas Council. Reflecting the Founder’s Ideal, they are looked upon to “decide wisely” and “act justly” as they deliberate and sanction for violations brought before them.