This paper maintains that persuasive efforts in religious discourse must include a respect for the right of individuals to make free choices. Some of the unethical practices discussed are: deception and flattery, where the persuader, in a spirit of conquest, entices the listener into wrong decision-making; physical or psychological force, where…

Virtue in journalism implies a clearsighted expansion of outlook and requires determined attempts to cross boundaries separating the journalist from society, journalist from subject, journalist from journalist, journalist from ideas, journalist from sentiments and feelings, and journalist from "inner abundance." Some of the requirements for the…

Discusses hazards involved in providing so called "expect" estimates. Stresses that "ball park" estimates from credible sources will be accepted and disseminated as fact. (SL)

Members of the Minnesota capitol press corps were polled concerning their assessment of their peers' knowledge about legislative issues and their interest in presenting the truth. (GW)

The credibility of universities is at stake over the issue of athletics; college and university officers must exercise control. Ten guides to action are presented including: accept responsibility, establish campus rules, reject justification for shoddy practices, and know what is going on. (MLW)

The problem of corrupting the integrity of athletics and athletic programs is spreading because of the degree of competitive activities of the major sports. Leaders and rule makers have attempted to establish rules and regulations that clearly define the boundaries of the NCAA, and establish controls that are functional. (MLW)

Questions whether creativity, as a qualitative phenomenon, is accessible to quantitative measurement by testing. Stresses importance of creativity as action--rather than a personality attribute or an aesthetically judged product--which involves re-creation of the self, often as an attempt to integrate the self into an alienating environment. (RW)

Jason Stephens traces the growth of cheating over three decades, noting a disconnect between expressed shock and research that has shown over and over that most students do cheat, at least some of the time. Some students cheat for simple, pragmatic reasons: to get high grades and because they do not have time to do the work carefully. However, the…

Dean Fink draws upon his own leadership practice to reflect upon and illuminate the realities of leading schools and schools systems. His forty years as a practicing school and school district leader in Ontario plus his ten years as a consultant and academic provides a unique and powerful backdrop for a contemporary tour around leadership theory…

This training document for financial assistance professionals discusses ensuring program integrity in student financial aid and describes some tools for ensuring internal and external program integrity. The training focuses on these tools and resources: (1) the Federal Student Aid (FSA) Schools Portal; (2) the Information for Financial Aid…

The issue of treatment fidelity has been a concern in the field of evaluation research. Nearly three decades ago, Cook and Campbell (1975) outlined four types of validity that may influence treatment outcomes. Defining these validity measures has since prompted researchers to closely examine potential threats within the context of program…

Discusses ways to develop a program of valuing and moral development for elementary students. (GB)

Ethical concerns in relation to encounter groups are discussed in this article. Both the public and all counseling professionals need protection from unfounded claims and poorly trained or untrained group leaders. (JC)

Addresses moral conversations with and among young children, focusing on virtues, such as courage, kindness, compassion, generosity, and integrity. Uses children's conversations about their experiences and children's literature to illustrate children's need for multiple opportunities to apply moral concepts. Discusses the use of moral…

Student affairs leaders describe why ethical considerations are so critical for making tough decisions and resolving complex problems in everyday work. (Author)