Ethics in education is a neglected area, yet everything that is good in education springs from ethics while everything that is bad reflects the lack of them. When confronted with ethical questions concerning their administrators, colleagues, or students, educators often adopt the stance that "it is never too wise to be too honest."…

In order to answer questions about current debate ethics--as compared with the ethics of 1964--and to arrive at a contemporary viewpoint of ethical practices, a questionnaire was sent to forensics directors at 1440 colleges and universities and 376 high school directors. A list of fifty debate practices was compiled, thirty-five from the 1964…

Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning and Hogan's theory of moral character were studied in relation to: (1) Rule Compliance; (2) Avoidance of Stealing; and (3) Moral Judgment. Hogan's theory was superior in predicting Rule Compliance while Kohlberg's theory was superior in predicting the Avoidance of Stealing and Moral Judgment. (Author/JAC)

Even colleges and universities--institutions dedicated to the search for truth--sometimes give out false information when it is to their advantage. However, most public relations professionals agree that it's bad practice to do anything to undermine integrity and credibility. Guidelines for public relations professionals are discussed. (MLW)

Results indicate that individuals who experience a high degree of communication apprehension demonstrate higher vocal stress levels during prepared lies. (PD)

The practice of granting tenure to academic administrators, especially presidents and academic deans, seems fairly prevalent. However, it is important to consider the possible advantages and disadvantages carefully before making such an offer. Boards interested in attracting talented administrators empowered to do what is in the best interest of…

The problem of academic dishonesty is festering on campuses across the nation. On most campuses a student-managed honor system is the sole mechanism for enforcing the integrity of the academic process. This monograph examines the many perspectives the problem presents and is designed to be used by a broad cross-section of the institutional…

Organizational cynicism, a recent entry into the study of organizational communication, explains the causes and consequences of employees' lack of trust in their organizations. Organizational cynicism exists on three levels: the cognitive belief in the organization's lack of integrity, the feeling of negative emotions toward that organization, and…

A discussion of Integrity Development, an alternative curriculum model, in operation at San Andreas High School, Larkspur, California. (RY)

Maintains that science, technology, and society are inseparable. Emphasizes that intellectual and ethical issues affect the practices of science and technology. Applies themes from Saul Bellow's novel to resulting problems of public and private policy. Stresses the value of general and liberal education in facing these issues. (DMM)

Erik Erikson has described eight stages of the healthy personality. This essay offers a revised version of the eight stages. Although most individuals develop through the eight stages, each is personally unique because patterns of fluctuation between safety and growth differ from one individual to another. (Author)

The intentions of this discussion are to reflect on the stereotypic views of pain, look at ways of reconciling these seemingly antipodal postitions, and finally recommend a model for describing the functions that can be served by psychiatry and pastoral counseling for helping the individual achieve self-fulfillment. (Author)

Studied effects of specialized training and expert nonverbal behaviors. Female undergraduates viewed videotapes of a counseling interaction between a professional counselor and confederate client, and rated the counselor on credibility. Results indicated that each manipulation significantly affected perceived expertness. Expert nonverbal beahvior…

Offers suggestions for understanding and interpreting ethical behavior in administrative decision making. (LMI)

Reports on a three-year research project entitled "The Preservation of the Integrity of Electronic Records." The project aims to identify and define in a purely theoretical way both the by-products of electronic systems and the methods for protecting the integrity of those which constitute evidence of action. (AEF)