In the past, Council has struggled to fill all positions, but after this year’s contested election, members said they felt confident in interest towards Council.

Newly elected coalition for student council champions inclusivity and equality for all of U.Va.

By Priya Kommu | 2 days ago

Leaders plan to increase student body involvement in Council and support diversity initiatives on-Grounds.

Cain brought supplies, including construction paper and markers, to make sympathy cards for the Elliewood Ave. victim’s family at the meeting.

Student Council General Body looks to support family of Elliewood Avenue shooting victim

By Grace Thrush | 6 days ago

Increase efficiency in case processing has long been a goal for the Committee, especially leading up to the student referendum.

Honor Committee approves new co-sponsorship for The Jefferson Society, discusses a newly proposed bylaw

By Ashley Mosby | March 21, 2023

In order for the new constitution to take effect, at least three-fifths of the voting population must vote in favor, with an overall voter turnout of at least 10 percent.

Decades in the making: A closer look at the proposed multi-sanction system

By Ashley Mosby | February 23, 2023

Bray has planned to reschedule the remaining Convention meetings to occur prior to the beginning of the Spring 2023 semester.

Honor Committee delays Constitutional Convention, passes two bylaws

By Ashley Mosby | December 6, 2022

Council members will participate in discussions with Ryan “on issues related to the student experience” and to serve as “open lines of communication.”

New members of University President Jim Ryan’s Student Advisory Council share goals for program’s first year

By Mimi Lamarre and Grace Thrush | November 13, 2022

Honor Committee sets date for next Constutional Convention meeting, discusses lack of engineering representation

By Ashley Mosby | November 8, 2022

Later in the meeting, Rep. Kevin Lin, third-year graduate Engineering student, discussed the need for more representation on the Committee from the School of Engineering.

$CHI is any health impairment including a mental disease, mental disorder or a medical condition that causes a student to commit the infraction they are being investigated for.$

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Honor Committee passes new CHI policy, amendment regarding Committee attendance

By Ashley Mosby | November 2, 2022

The meeting began with updates on the Honor Constitutional Convention where Gabrielle Bray, chair of the Committee and fourth-year College student, outlined plans for the convention's upcoming kick-off.

In the Oct. 9 meeting, Committee members expressed concerns that the convention was being rushed, and that there wasn’t enough representation from graduate students within the convention.

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Honor Committee discusses convention, plans to celebrate 180 years of Honor system

By Ashley Mosby | October 25, 2022

The convention was originally scheduled for October 17th, but was delayed due to timing and representation concerns.

The election was concluded following Sunday’s meeting, where Rep. Shunkai Ding, first-year graduate College student was declared the winner.

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Honor Committee members discuss outreach initiatives, elects new vice-chair for hearings

By Ashley Mosby | October 18, 2022

Dorm Talks is a series of discussions about Honor and the Honor processes held between members of the committee and students.

The online ballot incorporated ranked choice voting, where voters were encouraged to list their top preferences, ensuring that no vote was wasted.

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First-Year Council election results released following competitive campaign season

By Caroline Hagood and Caroline Yu | October 17, 2022

The official campaign season began on Oct. 5th and results were announced Wednesday Oct. 12 at 5 pm.

Last year’s survey showed that 59 percent of UJC members identify as female, compared to 56 percent of the University student population.

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UJC welcomes new members, reviews CHI policy and appeals

By Merrill Hart and Priya Kommu | October 12, 2022

Students found guilty can appeal based upon new evidence or procedural errors, while students punished with sanctions may do the same or argue that the sanctions are unduly harsh for their offense.

Gabrielle Bray, fourth-year College student and chair of the Committee, originally announced the Constitutional Convention in an email to the student body Sept. 13, but the plan had been in the works as early as Aug.

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Honor to delay Constitutional Convention following timing and representation concerns from Committee members

By Ashley Mosby | October 10, 2022

The meeting was attended by 11 out of 23 members, meaning that quorum was not met and the Committee could not vote on constitutional matters.

Student Council meets weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the South Meeting Room of Newcomb Hall.

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Student Activities Committee to consider $162,470 Student Council budget

By John Bedell | October 9, 2022

Cain sees the budget as returning funds back to students and ensuring they benefit directly from the fees they pay.

The SAF was originally a $12 fee created by the Board of Visitors in 1971.

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Student Council hears proposed increase to student activities fee

By John Bedell | September 30, 2022

Evans identified two central justifications for this increase — the impact of inflation on the real value of the fee and the gap between the amount of CIO funding needed and the amount of funds Student Council is able to provide.

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Student Council representative body calls on Virginia General Assembly to deny Ellis’ appointment

By Ava MacBlane and John Bedell | September 23, 2022

The resolution also stipulates that the body should amend Student Council’s fall budget to allocate $5,000 to the Black Alumni Association.

The resolution supports NASU’s requests for a space reflective of the Native American and Indigenous students it was designed to serve.

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Student Council legislative body voices support for proposed Student Center for Native American and Indigenous students

By John Bedell | September 15, 2022

The resolution specifically calls for a space with windows, indoor plants, easy access to an outside area with greenery, Indigenous art and other decor from a diverse array of cultures and an Eastern-facing door — which is of cultural significance to the Navajo Nation.

$A CHI is any health impairment including a mental disease, mental disorder or a medical condition that causes a student to commit the infraction they are being investigated for. $

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Honor Committee discusses CHI policy reform, faculty engagement with Honor

By Ashley Mosby | September 14, 2022

Honor offenses involving CHIs are processed by the Vice President of Student Affairs office, and require an initial psychological assessment by a therapist or psychiatrist.

Chanwong cited an increased workload after entering graduate school as the reason behind his departure.

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UBE chair resigns for the second year in a row

By Merrill Hart | September 14, 2022

Lamberson volunteered for the role of chair upon receiving news of the opening and was appointed by the UBE board Aug 20.

By the end of the convention, Bray said she hopes to have a draft of a multi-sanction system to bring before the Committee for approval that can be voted on by the student body in March.

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Honor Chair announces Constitutional Convention aimed at drafting a multi-sanction system

By Lexi Baker | September 13, 2022

Bray stated that by the end of convention, she hopes to have a draft of a multi-sanction system to bring before the Committee for approval and then be voted on by the student body in March.

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