The Senate is able to represent the faculty perspective to legislative bodies through positions such as the faculty representative to the Board of Visitors.
McVey reflected on a slower time in the semester for the Committee, a period that offers respite following a busy previous term with a historic caseload.
Student Council discussed the insufficient orientation for University transfer students and received updates regarding Student Council’s ongoing connection with the Student Government Association of U.Va. Wise during Tuesday’s general body meeting.
Two of his main hopes for the term are to institutionalize a University-wide business closet and to establish a higher number of advisory boards, which consist of students and community members.
The Honor Committee held its first meeting of the 2025-2026 new term Sunday evening, during which members introduced themselves and discussed their goals for the semester.
Ackleson hopes to strengthen engagement with the University community, highlight the work of the Committee, recruit a balanced support officer pool and ensure accountability among Committee members.
Student Council highlighted their goals to unify the student body and foster collaboration among student groups.
A significant focus of Howard’s tenure was the introduction of new procedures for appeals and non-compliance proceedings.
Before she was elected as chair, McVey served as first-year judiciary chair, vice president for sanctions and led the hazing response subcommittee.
The unanimously approved bylaw directs the Committee to dismiss any honor offense if the alleged conduct in the Honor report submitted by a University community member falls within the scope of the University’s Policy on Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment.
McVey addressed the Committee, sharing her confidence in the UJC’s ability to meet the challenges associated with student self-governance.
Mendoza Gonzalez’s presidential term focused on ensuring Student Council growth by improving the organizational efficiency.
The main critique of student self-governance in the report is the idea that Honor and UJC are slow-moving bodies with long case processing times — and that the UJC is not taken seriously by students.
All three incoming executive members ran on the Brighter Tomorrow ballot — which advocated for equity, unity and empowerment.
Jones’ term spanning from April 1, 2024 to April 1, 2025 was characterized by an increase in caseload more than two-fold, with 49 cases adjudicated this past term.
