Ethics for SA Practitioners

Question 1

Professional Ethics

Answer 1

concerned with determining what actions/ judgments are right or wrong; also understanding the rationale for those actions/ decisions

Question 2

Morals

Answer 2

driven by personal values

Question 3

Ethics

Answer 3

derived from organizational or professional standards

Question 4

Legalities

Answer 4

driven by formal laws

Question 5

Personal Resources for Ethical Decision Making

Answer 5

Background Beliefs; Character or Virtue; Principles

Question 6

American College Personnel Association (ACPA)

Answer 6

Emphasizes responsibility to students and professional duties

Question 7

National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASPA)

Answer 7

Emphasizes responsibility to one’s institution

Question 8

Council of Advancement of Standards (CAS)

Answer 8

Emphasizes shared associational principles

Question 9

ACPA ethical standards and principles

Answer 9

Professional Responsibility and competence
Student learning and development
Responsibility to institution
Responsibility to society

Question 10

CAS Ethical Standards

Answer 10

Autonomy, Nonmalfeasance, Beneficence, Justice, Fidelity, Veracity, Affiliation