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MSASS STUDENT ORIENTATION

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY/ETHICS

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

The pursuit of scholarly activities that adheres to a pattern of conduct and behavior consistent with: Social work’s core values and standards of

practice;

The MSASS code of conduct policy; and

The policies and practices of field placement agencies.

CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS

Rules and Regulations External Behavioral Specific Mandatory

Environmental Culture Internal Cognitive General Aspiration

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

*(Center for Academic Integrity [CAI], 1999)

NASW CODE OF ETHICS

1. Identifies core values.

1. Establishes a set of specific ethical standards.

1. Help social workers identify relevant considerations when professional obligations conflict or ethical uncertainties arise.

1. Provides ethical standards to which the general public can hold the social work profession accountable.

1. Socializes practitioners new to the field.

1. Articulates standards to assess whether social workers have engaged in unethical conduct.

WORDS OF WISDOM

“Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other

people.”

Spencer Johnson (Author: “Who moved my cheese”)

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

MSASS’ policy on academic integrity governs behavior in four separate spheres of academic and professional development:

Conduct in the Classroom

Conduct in the Field

Professional Conduct

Personal Conduct

A.I. CONCEPTUAL MODEL

Conduct in the Field Professional ConductPersonal ConductConduct in the Classroom

A.I. CONCEPTUAL MODEL

Conduct in the Field Professional ConductPersonal ConductConduct in the Classroom

Use of APACheatingPlagiarismMisrepresentationObstruction

A.I. CONCEPTUAL MODEL

Conduct in the Field Professional ConductPersonal ConductConduct in the Classroom

Adherence to Policies & PracticesWeekly SupervisionAccurate Time Reporting Honest AssessmentChallenging Learning Objectives

A.I. CONCEPTUAL MODEL

Conduct in the Field Professional ConductPersonal ConductConduct in the Classroom

NASW Code of EthicsState Licensing Code of EthicsCultural CompetenceCommitment to Clients

A.I. CONCEPTUAL MODEL

Conduct in the Field Professional ConductPersonal ConductConduct in the Classroom

Self AwarenessImpaired PracticeStress ManagementMaintaining Appropriate BoundariesConflict Resolution

ABSENCE/ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students who miss more than 20% of class meetings, for any reason, will not be eligible to receive credit for the course and will be required to withdraw from it.

In the Full-Time Program, students may not miss more than three classes. Instructors may permit exceptions at their discretion and may require makeup assignments for any amount of time missed from class.

In the Intensive Weekend Program, students may not miss more than one day. Instructors have the discretion to establish a stricter absence policy and list it in the course syllabus.

MULTIPLE RELATIONSHIPS

A multiple relationship exists when a student is in a professional role with a person and (a) at the same time is in another role closely associated with or related to that person or (b) at the same time is in a relationship with another individual closely associated with or related to that person.

If a multiple relationship exists, the parties shall: Immediately disclose to all parties who may be affected by the

relationship including the MSASS Dean. Establish a written plan for avoiding or managing any potential risk

for harm, exploitation, or favoritism due to said relationship. Not be involved in the supervision or the evaluation of the

individuals with whom they have multiple relationships. Not enroll in classes taught by faculty with whom they have multiple

relationships.

WORDS OF WISDOM

“Dare to be honest and fear no labor.”

Robert Burns (18th Century Scottish Poet)

ACADEMIC VIOLATIONS

A violation of the code of conduct involves failure to meet generally acceptable standards of professional conduct, personal integrity or emotional stability requisite for professional practice.

Any violation of academic honesty is a serious offense and is subject to an appropriate penalty.

Violations are classified into four levels according to the nature of the infraction.

ACADEMIC SANCTIONS

Level One Violation – Violations due to inexperience or lack of knowledge. Failure to footnote or reference in an extremely limited section of

the assignment. Chronic tardiness or absences.

Level Two Violations – Dishonesty of a more serious character that affects significant portions of the course work. Submitting the same work to satisfy another course requirement

without permission. Insubordination at the field placement agency.

ACADEMIC SANCTIONS

Level Three Violations – Violations that involve premeditation and involve major portions of a course requirement. Plagiarizing major portions of a written assignment. Developing an inappropriate relationship with a client.

Level Four Violations – The most serious breaches of intellectual dishonesty. Infractions of academic honesty in ways similar to criminal activity,

such as: forging a grade or stealing an examination. Assault or harassment of another student.

WORDS OF WISDOM

“Do the Right Thing.”

Spike Lee (Film Director, Actor)

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“NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW”

Andrew was excited to take Prof. Billing’s Adult

Psychopathology class since he had heard so

much about it from his good friend Stacey, a

2001 graduate. Stacey said “despite a tough

final paper, it was worth it”. However, Andrew

didn’t realize just how difficult the final paper

would be especially given three other final

assignments due that week and having to

complete additional field hours. Feeling

overwhelmed, Andrew contacted Stacey and

asked to “borrow” her “A “paper. Two days

before the due date, Andrew called in sick to

field and reworked Stacey’s paper. After

making minor revisions and adding a few

different citations, Andrew handed in Stacey’s

paper as his own.

Academic Sphere Conduct in the Classroom Conduct in the Field Professional Conduct Personal Conduct

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“GIMME A BREAK”

Carla is enrolled in the Intensive Weekend

Program. As a single mother of two, she has

difficulty balancing her home, school, work and

field responsibilities. To make matters worse,

her youngest child has been sick with the flu for

the past two weeks. Consequently, Carla has

had to take off work and fell behind in her field

hours. The end of the field period is fast

approaching and Carla knows she will not be

able to make up the field hours. Luckily for

Carla, but unbeknownst to MSASS personnel,

Carla’s Field Instructor is a good friend as they

both started with their current agency at the

same time. Not wanting to take an incomplete

for field, Carla asks her Field Instructor, “just

sign my time sheets now and I’ll make up the

hours later, I promise”.

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MAKING THE PLEDGE….

Time to review and sign the MSASS Professional Code of Conduct.