Full Description
This foundational resource provides a comprehensive exploration of ethical challenges in academic advising, collating with decision-making frameworks informed by best practice and theory.
The daily decisions of academic advisors are rooted in ethical issues that impact students, faculty, other advisors, and the greater institution at large. Authored by a leading academic advising scholar-practitioner with two decades of experience, this book defines ethics, explains why it is important, and outlines how to make ethical decisions in an academic advising context. Case studies and reflection questions engage readers through real-world application and help make sense of new approaches and ways of thinking to support students.
The fundamental knowledge and practical guidance contained in this book will empower new, seasoned, and aspiring academic advisors to feel confident and prepared to make sound decisions when faced with a diverse range of ethical dilemmas.
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Contents
1. Why Ethics?
Case study: Art or Business?
Ann M. Hintz
2. Ethical Theories & Concepts
Case study: Potential Pitfalls with Digital Advising Referrals
Chloe W. Edger
3. Ethical Principles
Case study: Championing Student Rights: Navigating Disability and Academic Policy
Michelle A. Strowbridge
4. Moral Development
Case study: Cora's Conundrum: From Crisis to Commencement
Michael Easterling
5. Personal & Professional Values
Case study: Truth, Loyalty, and Best Practices in Advising
Katherine L. Mehrer
6. Leadership & Professional Ethics
Case study: Dollar Value(s)
Laurie B. Baker
7. Ethical Dilemmas
Case study: Compassionate Colleague Correction: Navigating Ethical Challenges in Academic Advising
Julie M. Montgomery
8. Ethical Decision-Making Models
Case study: The Case of a Could Be/Should Be Waived Prerequisite
Helena Cole
9. Ethics versus the Law in Academic Advising
Case study: Marla and Her Father
Audrey Cox
10. Factors Unique to Ethical Academic Advising
Case study: Interests Versus Income: Critical STEM Career Conversations
Billie Streufert
11. Being Ethically Fit
Case study: A Dean Directed Dilemma
Kylee D. Sharp
