<p>woc2:</p>
<p>I don’t think the Honor Code is what truly makes Haverford unique. After all, there are lots of schools that emphasize their Honor Codes. For example, Davidson makes every applicant submit an essay on what Davidson’s Honor Code means with their application (talk about a silly essay!)</p>
<p>I think what makes Haverford unique is the Quaker-style concensus student governance. Abstaining from ratifying a change to the Honor Code is a perfect example of that consensus goverment in action. When Quakers can’t reach concensus, they keep talking about it until they come up with something that everyone can endorse. Seems to me that is exactly what is happening with regard to the proposed changes to the Honor Code.</p>