Core Dean of Students Values Affirmations
- Student first - decide for the student when issues
do not compromise core institutional values or academic integrity
- Putting students first does not mean always saying "yes" to
students. "No" may be an educationally appropriate answer.
- Differences are valued and respected; each person
has worth and dignity.
- Integrity, Integrity, Integrity - do the right thing,
for the right reason, the right way*
- Respect autonomy - give students freedom of action
and choice*
- Do no harm - avoid actions that hurt or place students
at risk*
- Benefit others - contribute to other's welfare; be
part of resolving problems*
- Be Just - treat students equally*
- Be Faithful - keep promises; be loyal*
- Be mindful that in modeling ethical decision-making,
many profess but do not practice. Almost all who profess, sometimes
fail.**
* Drawn from K. Kitchner
** Drawn from J. Dalton
