The University of Delaware values both academic excellence and personal development. The Blue Hen's Pledge of Personal and Civic Responsibility manifests these community values among, students, faculty, staff, and administrators. All members of the campus have the personal responsibility to promote and atmosphere of civility. As a member of the Blue Hen's community, we expect you to affirm and practice the following commitments.
I pledge to accept responsibility for my academic progress and personal development.
The University provides information and services to assist students in achieving their educational and professional development goals. However, I must actively seek out information and use academic, career, and extracurricular services. I will actively become knowledgeable about the relevant policies and procedures of the University, college, and my academic program through meeting and consulting with my advisor.
I pledge to practice academic honesty and integrity.
Academic honesty and integrity are fundamental tenets of all academic activity at the University of Delaware . Students are expected to be honest and exercise integrity in all their academic endeavors. In accordance with the University's Code of Conduct and Code of the Web, I will be honest and exercise integrity in regard to all of my academic assignments.
I pledge to demonstrate social and personal responsibility.
The University of Delaware is a learning community that encourages the pursuit of scholarship and free exchange of ideas. I will demonstrate social and personal responsibility by adhering to the University's Code of Conduct and all other University policies. I understand that these academic and behavioral guidelines are essential tools for my development.
I pledge to treat all individuals within the University of Delaware community with respect and dignity.
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an educational community that is intellectually, culturally, and socially diverse, and enriched by the contributions and full participation of people from different backgrounds. I will demonstrate respect for individual and cultural differences. I recognize the need to seek to understand others as an initial step to developing a mutual appreciation, caring, and respect.
I pledge to contribute to the University and to the larger community by performing service that benefits others.
Civic responsibility involves a commitment to participate as an engaged citizen for the improvement of our community and the lives of its citizens. I will provide service to the University and other organizations that work for the betterment of humanity.
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