Curriculum Committee meeting. Copies of the behavioral plan will be given to the student and placed in the student’s file. Should the student refuse to either engage in the above referenced meeting or to sign the plan of action, the Curriculum Committee will decide on further efforts that may be needed to address the concern. Particular responses at this point may be to refer the matter to the University Office of Student Affairs or termination of the student. The student’s refusal to meet with the MSW Committee and/or sign the behavioral plan will be documented and placed in the student’s file. Students may appeal decisions at all stages of the process by the Student Grievance Procedure outlined in this handbook. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR To illustrate integration of professional behaviors, the following table provides examples of some important ethical requirements and related behavior concerns. It is the responsibility of students to understand the Code of Ethics in its entirety, and be aware of additional ways in which problematic behaviors may arise. This is, obviously, not an exhaustive listing. Professional Attribute Code of Ethics Statement(s) Characteristic Behavior Respectful treatment of Ethical Principle: Listen nonjudgmentally to “Social workers respect the inherent instructors and other students. and attention to others. dignity and worth of the person.” Attempt to defuse potentially tense encounters. 1.12: workers should “Social accurate and respectful Demonstrate respect in all …use language in all discussions. communications to and about clients.” Tactfully focus on issues and rational arguments when disagreeing with an opinion. 2.01: workers should “Social treat colleagues with respect Support others within the context of group projects. …” Honesty and integrity Ethical Principle: Be honest in communication with “Social workers behave in a fellow students, faculty, employers trustworthy manner.” and others. 4.04: workers should Display a professional manner, “Social not participate in, condone, or especially when in a field agency be associated with dishonesty, or in a public setting. fraud, or deception. Professional Attribute Code of Ethics Statement(s) Selected Characteristic Behavior
Curriculum Committee meeting. Copies of the behavioral plan will be given to the student and placed in the student’s file. Should the student refuse to either engage in the above referenced meeting or to sign the plan of action, the Curriculum Committee will decide on further efforts that may be needed to address the concern. Particular responses at this point may be to refer the matter to the University Office of Student Affairs or termination of the student. The student’s refusal to meet with the MSW Committee and/or sign the behavioral plan will be documented and placed in the student’s file. Students may appeal decisions at all stages of the process by the Student Grievance Procedure outlined in this handbook. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR To illustrate integration of professional behaviors, the following table provides examples of some important ethical requirements and related behavior concerns. It is the responsibility of students to understand the Code of Ethics in its entirety, and be aware of additional ways in which problematic behaviors may arise. This is, obviously, not an exhaustive listing. Professional Attribute Code of Ethics Statement(s) Characteristic Behavior Respectful treatment of and attention to others. Ethical Principle: “Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person.” 1.12: “Social workers should …use accurate and respectful language in all communications to and about clients.” 2.01: “Social workers should treat colleagues with respect …” Listen nonjudgmentally to instructors and other students. Attempt to defuse potentially tense encounters. Demonstrate respect in all discussions. Tactfully focus on issues and rational arguments when disagreeing with an opinion. Support others within the context of group projects. Honesty and integrity Ethical Principle: “Social workers behave in a trustworthy manner.” 4.04: “Social workers should not participate in, condone, or be associated with dishonesty, fraud, or deception. Be honest in communication with fellow students, faculty, employers and others. Display a professional manner, especially when in a field agency or in a public setting. Professional Attribute Code of Ethics Statement(s) Selected Characteristic Behavior
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