Many educators seem reluctant to instill in their pupils good habits such as honesty, respect, and truthfulness. This book emphasizes how teachers can create schools in which students practice and exhibit respect and responsibility. Many problems in schools, homes, and society at large, arise from a lack of good character. To develop moral…

A comparison of organizational leadership choices and decision-making behaviors faced by current educational leaders and by the literary figure Lord Jim is the focus of this paper. Conrad's protagonist, when confronted by three critical life decisions, chooses erroneously. Like Jim, organizational leaders confront critical incidents that demand…

An internal evaluation was carried out on the governing procedures of the Center for Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during the spring semester, 1985-86. The evaluation focused on the major governance committee within the Center (the Center Executive Committee) and its relationship with the two other forms of…

Published once each semester by Manhattan College (New York), the report serves as a resource for faculty and students as they deal with professional ethical dilemmas and conflicts in their course work and work lives; it also helps to further the Center for Professional Ethics basic purpose of promoting greater sensitivity to the ethical…

The results of a survey dealing with university policies and ethical issues in research and graduate education are presented. The 1988 survey of graduate school deans addressed concerns increasingly voiced within and without universities about academic and professional ethics in the context of faculty and student roles and activities, curriculum,…

Wilford S. Bailey of Auburn University is heading the National Collegiate Athletic Association as it struggles to cope with several controversial issues: testing athletes for drug abuse, new academic standards for freshman athletes, the role of college presidents in governing sports, and the integrity of college athletics. (MLW)

This book discusses challenges facing teachers in the knowledge society today, focusing on the changing world and the changing work of teaching. Seven chapters discuss: (1) "Teaching for the Knowledge Society: Educating for Ingenuity" (e.g., profiting from, developing, and teaching for the knowledge society); (2) "Teaching Beyond…

Concern for ethics in librarianship is discussed in terms of efforts to clarify attitudes and establish principles of ethical behavior. Attention is directed toward ethics and the need for value judgements in academic librarianship in three areas--honesty, professional integrity, and respect for people. Eleven sources are included. (EJS)

The susceptibility of students (in loco parentis), the protected status of higher education regarding academic freedom, and higher education's operation as a public trust are three reasons for the special ethical responsibilities of college and university administrators. Ethical behavior as an extension of legal doctrine is examined. (Author/MLW)

Suggests that special librarians have dual identity because they work in libraries that support the goals of another profession or organization, and that they sometimes find their professional values to be in conflict with those of the institution. Discussion covers performing at the highest level of service, conflict of interest, confidentiality,…

Minority issues in higher education reflect a range in thinking from emphasis on external support to a preference for individual responsibility. The fundamental concern is achievement. Access is intended as only a beginning with the intended result empowerment through achievement. (MLW)

Contends that the concept of levels of moral maturity in psychology focuses on character formation in children's development. Asserts that virtue theory in ethics can be helpful in pointing out the ethical implications of current work with children. Argues for the usefulness of ancient ethical concepts. (CFR)

The evolution of the field of program evaluation is discussed, assuming that current major trends will continue, especially the trend toward theory-driven evaluation. Participating in planning without compromising evaluators' integrity will be an important and challenging task for the future. (SLD)

Responses from 38 nursing schools suggest that publication and authorship are problematic and complicated by tenure/promotion policies. Professional journals and organizations have important roles in encouraging scientific integrity. Research integrity should be dealt with proactively. (SK)

Provides a list of read-aloud books that are designed to help children make their own discoveries and choices in life. Books are offered under the categories of accepting responsibility, honesty and self-respect, and helping others. (GLR)