The judicial system does a lot of things behind closed doors. Federal law protects students' privacy, so hearings are held where no one can watch.

And with very little view of actual procedures in the judicial system on campus, many may not understand why it's facing changes.

Assistant Dean of Students David Gilbert said, "there was recognition that the process was written at a difficult time in history. There were fewer students. I think we were a different type of institution."

In December of last year, Chancellor Moeser appointed a task force to do a critical review of the judicial system and that group made proposals this past spring. Those possible changes are now being discussed.

The task force will present a preliminary report to the chancellor October 14th and the final report will be presented to him December 1st. He'll decide which proposals should be implemented.

Student Body Vice President Aaron Hiller is very involved with the proposals. "One thing they've proposed is a Student Advocate for Honor - kind of like our outreach chair is right now and do a lot of system education and keep the discussion going," he said.

Jonathan Slain is on the honor court. He said the lesser standard of proof will make it "easier to prove that a student did something because we'll only have to get the court to about 75 percent sureness."

These are just a couple of the possibilities listed in the 15- page executive summary, so it's only natural that there will be obstacles ahead.

"If faculty don't support it in their classroom by not talking about the honor system, by not applying the code, or by not holding people accountable under the code, then it won't work," Gilbert said.

Hiller said education is the key.

"We don't talk about this and we don't talk about honor, and if we don't then nothing will change. One thing's for sure, honor as well as the honor system will become a more popular discussion in future months," he said.