About the Office

Office of New Student Programs Mission Statement

The Office of New Student Programs is committed to supporting students and families through the college transition process and providing programs that foster academic and personal well-being.

Updated April, 2022

Office of New Student Programs Ethical Standards 

(Adapted from the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education)

The Office of New Student Programs staff members are professionals who provide services in higher education. We are dedicated to quality standards of practice that exemplify professional integrity, dedication to our institutional mission and a commitment to student learning.

 Principle I - Autonomy

We take responsibility for our actions and both support and empower an individual's and group’s freedom of choice.

• We strive for quality and excellence in the work that we do

• We respect one’s freedom of choice

• We believe that individuals, ourselves and others, are responsible for their own behavior and learning

• We promote positive change in individuals and in society through education

• We foster an environment where people feel empowered to make decisions

• We hold ourselves and others accountable

• We study, discuss, investigate, teach, conduct research, and publish freely within the academic community

• We engage in continuing education and professional development

Principle II – Non-Malfeasance

We pledge to do no harm.

• We collaborate with others for the good of those whom we serve

• We interact in ways that promote positive outcomes

• We create environments that are educational and supportive of the growth and development of the whole person

• We exercise role responsibilities in a manner that respects the rights and property of others without exploiting or abusing power

Principle III - Beneficence

We engage in altruistic attitudes and actions that promote goodness and contribute to the health and welfare of others.

• We treat others courteously

• We consider the thoughts and feelings of others

• We work toward positive and beneficial outcomes

Principle IV - Justice

We actively promote human dignity and endorse equality and fairness for everyone.

• We treat others with respect and fairness, preserving their dignity, honoring their differences, promoting their welfare

• We recognize diversity and embrace a cross-cultural approach in support of the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of people within their social and cultural contexts

• We eliminate barriers that impede student learning and development or discriminate against full participation by all students

• We extend fundamental fairness to all persons

• We operate within the framework of laws and policies

• We respect the rights of individuals and groups to express their opinions

• We assess students in a valid, open, and fair manner and one consistent with learning objectives

• We examine the influence of power on the experience of diversity to reduce marginalization and foster community

Principle V - Fidelity

We are faithful to an obligation, trust, or duty.

• We maintain confidentiality of interactions, student records, and information related to legal and private matters

• We avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance thereof

• We honor commitments made within the guidelines of established policies and procedures

• We demonstrate loyalty and commitment to the institution that employs us

• We exercise good stewardship of resources

Principle VI - Veracity

We seek and convey the truth in our words and actions.

• We act with integrity and honesty in all endeavors and interactions

• We relay information accurately

• We communicate all relevant facts and information while respecting privacy and confidentiality

Principle VII – Affiliation

We actively promote connected relationships among all people and foster community.

• We create environments that promote connectivity

• We promote authenticity, mutual empathy, and engagement within human interactions

References

Some concepts for this code were adopted from:
Kitchner, K. (1985). Ethical principles and ethical decisions in student affairs. In H. Canon & R. Brown (Eds.), Applied ethics in student services (New Directions in Student Services, No. 30, pp. 17-30). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Current Citation
Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. (2015). CAS statement of shared ethical principles. In J. B. Wells (Ed.), CAS professional standards for higher education (9th Ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

First published as
Council for the Advancement of Standards. (2006). CAS statement of shared ethical principles. In L. A. Dean (Ed.), CAS professional standards for higher education (6th Ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Council for the Advancement of Standards