College's Engineering Code of Professional Behavior

The Preamble to the Code of Ethics for Engineers (National Society of Professional Engineers, 2007) establishes important principles for our engineering profession. "Engineering is an important and learned profession. As members of this profession, engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Engineering has a direct and vital impact on the quality of life for all people. Accordingly, the services provided by engineers require honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equity, and must be dedicated to the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Engineers must perform under a standard of professional behavior that requires adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct."

To emphasize the importance of honesty and integrity to our profession, all new Engineering students at the college are asked to sign a pledge statement. The honesty component is a reflection of university policy, yet usage is designed to instill a life-long commitment. Beyond honesty, our college is also dedicated to training students to serve well all people. Such service requires the outward expression of true respect for all persons regardless of their religious beliefs, nationality, economic standing, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability status, gender identity, and gender expression.

Honesty & Integrity Pledge

As a student in the College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, I am creating the foundation for my future as a professional. As such, I must pursue knowledge justly, fairly and honestly. The ethical standards I follow as a student will prepare me to serve all people with honesty and integrity as a professional.

I pledge the highest level of ethical principles in support of academic excellence. I will ensure that all of my work reflects my own abilities and not those of someone else. I will not cheat on exams or any other class work, falsify data, or plagiarize. I will never copy the work of others or give others the opportunity to copy mine. I will contribute a fair share of work to all teamwork in which I participate, and will acknowledge the contributions of others. I will accept responsibility for the integrity of all work I submit in every course.

I will treat all persons with respect, courtesy, and dignity.

The honesty and integrity I demonstrate as a student in the College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics is the foundation of my professional reputation.