Javelina Integrity Principles

Texas A&M University-Kingsville is deeply committed to the development of its students and the promotion of personal integrity and self-responsibility in the campus culture. This university recognizes students as adults pursuing an education. Students are expected to perform satisfactorily and behave in a manner consistent with the lawful and educational purpose of the university. Because integrity is integral to the education process, promoting and protecting integrity is the responsibility of every member of the campus community.

Principles

Integrity is a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. From these values flow the principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideas into action.

• Honesty—TAMUK students adhere to a code of moral or artistic values; their uprightness of character or action implies a refusal to lie, steal, or deceive in any way.
• Trust—TAMUK students are of high moral character; their confidence lies in their strength and ability to always tell the truth.
• Fairness—TAMUK students are marked by impartiality and honesty; they are free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism and conform to University established rules.
• Respect—TAMUK students are considered worthy and in high regard.
• Responsibility—TAMUK students answer for their conduct and obligations.

Purpose

The purpose of the Integrity Principles at Texas A&M University-Kingsville is to create and maintain an environment in which academic integrity and the resulting behavior can flourish. The importance of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility are articulated, affirming these values as a defining part of the Texas A&M University-Kingsville campus culture.