The American Honor Society of Global Excellence

Code of Ethics

Standards of conduct for members, students, reviewers, leaders, volunteers, and partners.

Scope of the Code

The Code of Ethics applies to members, applicants, students, reviewers, administrators, officers, trustees, committee members, volunteers, chapter leaders, contractors, and representatives acting for The American Honor Society of Global Excellence. Partners may also be required to observe relevant provisions when participating in Society activities.

Core Duties

HonestyProvide accurate information and do not fabricate, conceal, falsify, or materially misrepresent evidence.
RespectProtect dignity and reject harassment, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, and humiliation.
ConfidentialityUse personal and institutional information only for authorized purposes and protect it from improper disclosure.
Conflict DisclosureDisclose personal, professional, financial, or family interests that may affect impartial judgment.
Academic IntegrityReject plagiarism, unauthorized assistance, research misconduct, and false claims of authorship or achievement.
Responsible AuthorityDo not misuse position, access, influence, funds, credentials, or institutional reputation.

Review and Decision-Making

Reviewers and decision-makers must act impartially, evaluate relevant information, document significant reasoning, and recuse themselves when a conflict exists. Personal preference, prejudice, pressure, donation, relationship, or institutional prestige must not determine outcomes.

Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Technology may support organization, translation, summarization, and administration, but it must not be used to fabricate evidence, impersonate another person, conceal misconduct, or make unreviewed high-impact decisions. Sensitive information should not be entered into tools that lack appropriate security or authorization.

Reporting and Protection from Retaliation

Individuals who raise concerns in good faith, participate in an investigation, or report suspected misconduct should not face retaliation. Deliberately false or malicious accusations may constitute misconduct, but an allegation is not malicious merely because it cannot be substantiated.

Responses to Misconduct

Depending on seriousness, responses may include education, warning, correction, recusal, removal from a role, suspension, termination of participation, revocation of recognition, referral to an institution or authority, or another proportionate measure. Decisions should be documented and, where appropriate, subject to review or appeal.