Narrative
As I consider ethics in my work as a student affairs professional, I want to be student-centered and ask questions such as, “What is best for the student?” Ethics is a part of every competency area in student affairs. Much of my course work has helped me to gain knowledge in this competency.
CSP 6010-Foundations and Functions of College Student Personnel
CSP 6020-Theory and Assessment of College Student Development
CSP 6030-Theory and Assessment of Educational Environments
CSP 6035- Multicultural Competence in Student Affairs
CSP 6050- Capstone Seminar
HIED 7140- College and University Teaching
COUN 5110- Career Counseling
ACPA-College Student Educators International prepared a document called a “Statement of Ethical and Professional Standards.” We read this statement as part of our capstone course. This statement explains that student affairs professionals are expected to have a professional responsibility and competence, an understanding of student learning and development, a responsibility to the institution, and a responsibility to society to improve the communities in which we live and work by being advocates for social justice.
On several occasions in my work advising students at Owens Community College, I have met with students who were interested in pursuing something that did not require a college degree or certificate program provided by Owens. While I did not discourage these students from enrolling in classes if
they insisted that they wanted to, I was able to speak honestly and ethically with them about their career goals and how they did not necessarily require an associate’s degree in a given field.
Resources:
ACPA & NASPA (2010). Professional competency areas for student affairs practitioners. Washington, DC: Authors.
ACPA: College Student Educators International (2006). Statement of ethical principles and standards. Author. Available http://www2.myacpa.org/ethics/statement.php
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CSP 6010-Foundations and Functions of College Student Personnel
CSP 6020-Theory and Assessment of College Student Development
CSP 6030-Theory and Assessment of Educational Environments
CSP 6035- Multicultural Competence in Student Affairs
CSP 6050- Capstone Seminar
HIED 7140- College and University Teaching
COUN 5110- Career Counseling
ACPA-College Student Educators International prepared a document called a “Statement of Ethical and Professional Standards.” We read this statement as part of our capstone course. This statement explains that student affairs professionals are expected to have a professional responsibility and competence, an understanding of student learning and development, a responsibility to the institution, and a responsibility to society to improve the communities in which we live and work by being advocates for social justice.
On several occasions in my work advising students at Owens Community College, I have met with students who were interested in pursuing something that did not require a college degree or certificate program provided by Owens. While I did not discourage these students from enrolling in classes if
they insisted that they wanted to, I was able to speak honestly and ethically with them about their career goals and how they did not necessarily require an associate’s degree in a given field.
Resources:
ACPA & NASPA (2010). Professional competency areas for student affairs practitioners. Washington, DC: Authors.
ACPA: College Student Educators International (2006). Statement of ethical principles and standards. Author. Available http://www2.myacpa.org/ethics/statement.php
Photo from http://ohmyhandmade.com/2012/what-we-know/entrepreneur-ethics-a-month-long-exploration/