Family Guide

Self-Discipline and Character

Conduct: Becoming a Spelman Woman

Your daughter will become familiar with the patterns of conduct that are indicative of women of good character. She will be able to observe and begin to practice and improve upon her abilities to discipline self. She should familiarize herself with the Code of Conduct and the Student Handbook published by the Division of Student Affairs. She also should become familiar with the expectation of the college for academic honesty and integrity. In keeping with the highest standards, the college will not tolerate incivility, academic dishonesty and unethical practices.

All Work and No Play?

Although we expect her to make her academic work her first priority, we know that she will not fully develop if she does not have a satisfying and sensible social life. Her emotional intelligence is developed in a social context. In college she should improve upon her ability to handle various relationships, tolerate diverse views, and refine her skills of assessment and judgment of social situations. Her residence life experiences, and her experiences participating in student activities are a very important part of her Spelman experience. They will give her memories and bonding experiences that are invaluable. They will give her experience in handling conflict, understanding cultural differences, and creating sisterhood.

You’ve Done a Great Job!

Go ahead, brag about your daughter at Spelman! Relax. You have done a great job of loving her, teaching her values, morals, and life skills that allowed her to make it this far. She will build on this foundation at Spelman. As she strengthens and tests her wings at Spelman, you will be able to watch her fly away toward her dreams!

Learning Resources
Learning to Care for Herself