Intro to the HBS Community Standards

1. Respect for the rights and dignity of others
   

2. Honesty and integrity in dealing with all members of the HBS community
   

3. Accountability for personal behavior If you talk to the old-timers, you will hear that these principles have always been a part of the HBS community. However, the Community Standards Document is a relatively new codification of these beliefs. Unveiled in August 1998, it now hangs in every classroom and building to remind members of their commitment to the HBS community and these principles. As a new member of this community, you will be asked to sign a statement indicating your acceptance of, and agreement to abide by, these principles. Most of us are used to living in societies held together by rules. And although there are certain rules and regulations that provide the framework for daily existence at HBS, the community is united by the principles outlined in the Community Standards. We encourage you to think about what it means to live a principled life, specifically, what are your responsibilities to others and to yourself. Our genuine hope is that you will internalize these principles over the course of your two-year experience at HBS and take them with you when you venture forth. You can find out more information on HBS's standards, policies and procedures by reading the material here. In addition, your section-elected Community Standards Representative will act as liaison between your section and the larger community on issues concerning the Standards. Again, welcome to the HBS Community!