7-1 Code of Ethics Statement
The curriculum teams, campus curriculum committees, and district curriculum committee are responsible for maintaining and enhancing the quality of the curricula within the San Jacinto College District, its extensions and learning centers. All other employees are responsible for supporting faculty, administrators and staff in those efforts.

  1. Guided by a belief of dignity and worth in the pursuit of truth and knowledge, committee members will recognize the special responsibilities placed upon them. They will serve conscientiously and carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. The primary responsibility of all participants in the curriculum process is to the students who seek knowledge and training within the San Jacinto College District.
  2. In the exchange of ideas and criticism, all employees participating in curriculum review will show due respect for the opinions of others.
  3. Committee members have obligations that derive from common membership in a community of scholars. Their role is to encourage and facilitate differing views, opinions and approaches to curriculum issues. The focus will always be on ideas. They will respect and defend the free inquiry of associates as they exercise critical and professional judgment of ideas.