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Values-Based Ethical Leadership: Developing Leaders With Integrity, Sherry Early Edd, Kim Kushner Nov 2016

Values-Based Ethical Leadership: Developing Leaders With Integrity, Sherry Early Edd, Kim Kushner

Sherry Early

Values-based leadership and ethical decision-making are hot topics. However, the expectations and frameworks surrounding these characteristics are often unclear. The purpose of this article is to analyze values-based, ethical leadership by defining values and ethics, summarizing values-based ethical decision-making frameworks, and examining how leadership educators (scholars and practitioners) can develop students who lead with integrity.


The 'Rules Of Engagement': The Ethical Dimension Of Doctoral Research, Christopher Berg Sep 2016

The 'Rules Of Engagement': The Ethical Dimension Of Doctoral Research, Christopher Berg

Journal of Research Initiatives

The pursuit of a doctorate is a rite of passage that requires a student to successfully navigate the transition from “student” to “scholar.” One area of practice, however, that is often marginalized is the role of ethics. Though there is no formal coursework in ethics, its importance cannot be understated. This essay examines the conceptual role of ethics in doctoral research as both an individual reflective essay as well as a broader discussion of ethics in general. The ethical dimension considered is broken down into eight principles or ethical research and practice in doctoral research. The “Eight Ethical Principles” will …


Nu-Bor-Bylaws-1.10, Nu Board Of Regents May 2016

Nu-Bor-Bylaws-1.10, Nu Board Of Regents

Business/Finance/Operations

1.10 Code of Ethics.


Nu-Website-Bor-Policies-1.1.2, Nu Board Of Regents May 2016

Nu-Website-Bor-Policies-1.1.2, Nu Board Of Regents

Business/Finance/Operations

RP-1.1.2 Code of Ethics of the Board


Bylaws As Amended By The Board Of Directors, 2016, Society For Values In Higher Education Jan 2016

Bylaws As Amended By The Board Of Directors, 2016, Society For Values In Higher Education

Bylaws / Constitution

Society for Values in Higher Education bylaws as amended by the Board of Directors in January 2016.


Case Study: Moral And Ethical Decisions Some Students Make Pursuing Their Doctoral Degrees From Accredited For-Profit Universities, Anne Pinchera Jan 2016

Case Study: Moral And Ethical Decisions Some Students Make Pursuing Their Doctoral Degrees From Accredited For-Profit Universities, Anne Pinchera

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this case study is to identify issues some doctoral students face in obtaining their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from accredited for-profit colleges and universities. The three participants attended for-profit universities in the past five years and failed to obtain their doctoral degrees. Data collection is through an initial demographics survey, qualification survey, vignettes, and the interview itself. Data analysis from the Coding Manual for Qualitative Research by Johnny Saldana is used to analyze the data collected from problems doctoral students encounter in pursuit of their doctoral degree (Saldana, 2013). The theoretical foundations for this project come …