The author states that, contrary to popular opinion, profit-making schools are not more likely to exploit their students or employees than public or private, nonprofit schools. He gives examples of exploitation by the public education sector. (CH)

There's some uncertainty about what constitutes plagiarism, especially when it involves something more subtle than stolen words. It is difficult to distinguish legitimate use of others' material--borrowing in a general fashion or drawing inspiration--from outright theft. Guidelines on identifying plagiarism are presented. (MLW)

A good reputation goes hand in hand with a university's "brand," which in essence is the promise the institution makes to all of its constituencies. A brand is appreciably more than an attractive logo, reinforcing colors, and compelling admission brochures (though all of these reflect it). If properly thought through and developed from the inside…

Rehersals prior to a concert must preserve an association with music as a humanistic experience, and this experience must stimulate growth that is continuing and transferable. (Author)

The stressing of idealism and ritual without dealing with political realities has tended to produce youth that are ethnocentric, closed-minded, and conformist in their approach to public affairs. (Author)

Comments on Hoyt Fuller's "Of Integrity, Hope and Dead Dialogue, a critical reply to Gloria Oden's "Literature and Politics--the Black Investment; the Fuller and Oden articles appeared in "Negro American Literature Forum, vol. 3 (Summer 1969), p. 49-51. (RD)

Presents the results of a national survey of 750 practicing government managers regarding ethics in government and society, integrity in public agencies, and moral standards in organizational conduct. The 441 respondents agree that a compelling need exists for guidance in addressing ethical conduct in government. (JOW)

Contends that integrity is as vital to effective living as it is to effective leadership. Discusses vital clues for Western culture on how to develop and maintain personal integrity. Discusses limitations of current leadership training and examines the powerful insights provided by the paradigm of the addictive process. (Author/NB)

Describes the development of "The Work Ethic Game" that focuses on integrity in the workplace. Explains that the game is divided into three categories: legal, judgment, and policy issues. Discusses different personality types in the typical employee population. Includes possibilities for use at different education levels. (DK)

Presents Dr. Nair's keynote lecture at the Beijing +5 Women 2000 Conference in New York City on June 5, 2000. Discusses the relationship of care, multiplicity and respect for multiplicity, and the meaning of integrity in the changing world to institutions of science, technology, and commerce. (SAH)

The implementation of education programmes in different cultures invites the question whether we are justified in doing so in cultures that may reject the programmes' underlying principles. Are there indeed ethical principles and educational ideals that can be justified as applicable to all cultures? After a consideration of Zygmunt Bauman's…

Objective: To identify the informed-consent issues when conducting adolescent health behavior research. Methods: A literature review was conducted across diverse academic fields about the informed-consent issues that were relevant to adolescent health behavior research. Results: Issues included defining consent, assent and permission, minimal…

In troubled times, where threats to honor abound, it is essential that people support students who may have been enculturated in social dishonesty. The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) has worked hard to put in place a number of supports to help cadets to grow beyond social norms where dishonesty may be tolerated. The academy seeks to…

This article debates whether the concept of satisfaction as a measurement of quality in higher education supports the goal of enhancing transformative learning. As higher education is about transforming people, not just their knowledge, it is argued that learning challenges the identities of students, and even questions their personal integrity.…