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ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM
Ben Medeiros, Assistant Director Living-Learning Communities
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ETHICS
eth·icsˈeTHiks/noun
1. moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior."Judeo-Christian ethics"
• the moral correctness of specified conduct."the ethics of euthanasia“
2. the branch of knowledge that deals with moral principle
synonyms:moral code, morals, morality, values, rights and wrongs, principles, ideals, standards (of behavior), value system, virtues, dictates of conscience
ETHICS
• "Ethics has to do with what my feelings tell me is right or wrong.“
• "Ethics has to do with my religious beliefs.“• "Being ethical is doing what the law requires.“
• "Ethics consists of the standards of behavior our society accepts.“
• "I don't know what the word means."
ETHICS = DECISION-MAKING
•Two Standards:• 1 – How would you feel if this decision was reported publicly in the local, state, and national news?
• 2 – How would your decision impact someone who cares deeply about you and their opinion of you?
My “Little Monster”
BEN’S TIPS FOR PROFESSIONALISM
•Communication • Direct, Ongoing, Regular
• On all levels
• Silence = approval
BEN’S TIPS FOR PROFESSIONALISM
•Maintain a United Front•Limit gossip
•Refer up
•Keep confidentiality