Legal and ethical aspects of student fee refunds are examined, and the educational institution's ethical obligation to provide a forum for conflicting viewpoints is discussed. (MSE)

This hearing transcript presents testimony on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules related to payments to student athletes. Testimony was heard from individuals and groups concerned with the influence of money on college athletics, unethical and illegal payments to college athletes, the exploitation of college athletes by colleges…

A discussion of the testing of new drugs in campus medical facilities reviews the process of federal approval of investigational new drugs, analyzes the implications of the federally mandated institutional review board, and the issues of informed consent and the ethics of human-subject research on campus. (MSE)

A 1966 American Association of University Professors policy statement, which is a general exposition of the responsibilities of professors, is provided. The statement sets forth general standards as a reminder of the variety of obligations assumed by all members of the profession. (Author/MLW)

This handbook was designed to help school counselors and other personnel, parents, and students to understand the rights and responsibilities of pupils and counselors in the area of shared information. It explains the requirements of several recent California laws dealing with confidentiality in counseling. Situations where the new laws would…

Legal and ethical issues involved in the balance between concern over school violence and regard for the individual rights of students are explored. Several Canadian cases involving duty of care, the 1995 amendment to the Young Offenders Act, and the confidentiality of student records are reviewed. Confidentiality guidelines are proposed. (SLD)

Legislative, judicial, and administrative activity surrounding questions raised about treatment of critically ill newborns are discussed, including the Indiana Baby Doe case, the March 1983 Baby Doe II rule and its invalidation, the related lawsuit, and recent congressional activity regarding amendment of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment…

This fourth lesson in a continuing education course on legal issues affecting libraries and librarians discusses the library's rights and legal responsibilities in the areas of censorship and intellectual freedom, the Freedom of Information Act and patron privacy, problem patrons, and ethical considerations of library services. (14 references)…

Reviews copyright law and "contributory infringement" as it relates to computer software and possible student and staff violation in colleges and universities. Also discusses possibilities of "breach of contract" and "negligence" in computer software use. Provides a series of recommendations for universities and colleges to protect their…

Legislation and case law addressing discrimination in the workplace are not inimical to ethical supervision; the threat of litigation should never be an excuse for accepting mediocre or marginal teaching. Several significant Supreme Court decisions show that (nondiscriminating) employers retain the right to set and enforce high performance…

Adopted by the California State Board of Education on June 10, 1988, this handbook outlines the legal rights and responsibilities that school personnel have and their educational responsibilities in such areas as morality, democratic values, and religion in the schools. Section I, "Moral Values and Public Education," addresses the issues…

Referring to Iowa contract law, reviews ethical and legal aspects of overseas employment contracts signed by educators at recruitment fairs. Iowa Department of Education guidelines state the following aspects of a good contract: it is in writing; it states the salary, pay periods, benefits, and dates of employment; it lists special conditions and…

Major problems and issues of ethics in elementary, secondary, and higher education are examined. The function and present status of professional ethics are considered, along with specific codes of ethics, including those of the National Education Association, American Association of University Professors, and the American Association of School…

The American Counseling Association (ACA) is an educational, scientific, and professional organization whose members are dedicated to the enhancement of human development. In line with this dedication to human development, the principles that define the ethical behavior required of ACA members are presented here. All members are required to adhere…

The relationship of the law to ethics committees is examined, including the legal context and impetus for such committees, categories and roles of members, member appointment and removal, member power, timing of committee action, responsibility and liability, and issues about records of committee action. (Author/MSE)