CASE STUDY #4:IAN AND KELSEY

Meghan CampbellJanice Folk

Brianne McDonoughKatina Velentzas

EDU803B Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Purpose

1. To discuss an ethical case study on international students and legal issues

2. To contextualize a common SA dilemma utilizing 3 industry frameworks

3. To facilitate a conversation on off-campus student behavior

What are the highlights of this case study?

Discuss:

Highlights

Ian, an international student, is illegally working at an off-campus restaurant Not eligible for USCIS Depends on restaurant job to supplement

his education Kelsey is aware that Ian may face

deportation Kelsey’s colleagues may have been

aware of Ian’s situation, but failed to pursue further action.

• How does Ian’s employment jeopardize the institution?

• What would the ramifications be if the State Department found out:

• for Ian?• for Kelsey?• for other international

students?

Discuss:

Discussion

The institution could face punitive sanctions by: State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs

(BCA) Department of Education’s Office of

Postsecondary Education (OPE) USCIS

Possible ramifications include: Deportation for Ian Reprimand or termination for Kelsey Injunction on receipt of HEA, WIA, Title IV funds

• What ethical tenets of CAS may have been violated?

• By Kelsey?• By her coworkers?

Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education

Ethical Standards: CAS

Principle 1: Autonomy 3. We believe that individuals, ourselves and others, are

responsible for their own behavior and learning

Principle II: Non-Malfeasance 2. We interact in ways that promote positive outcomes

Principle III: Beneficence 3. We work towards positive and beneficial outcomes

Principle IV: 5. We operate within the framework of laws and policies

Principle V: 2. We honor commitments made within the guidelines of

established policies and procedures

Principle VI: We act with integrity and honesty in all endeavors and interactions

• What ethical tenets of NASPA may have been violated?

• By Kelsey?• By her coworkers?

Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

Ethical Standards: NASPA

1. Professional Services 3. Management of Institutional

Resources 6. Legal Authority 7. Equal Consideration and Treatment of

Others 8. Student Behavior

• What ethical tenets of ACPA may have been violated?

• By Kelsey?• By her coworkers?

American College Personnel Association

Ethical Standards: ACPA

1.2 Contribute to the development of the profession 1.4 Monitor [employees’] personal and professional

functioning and effectiveness 2.11 Discuss with students issues, attitudes, and

behaviors that have ethical implications 3.1 Contribute to [the] institution by supporting its

mission, goals, policies 3.18 Recognize [a] fiduciary responsibility to the

institution 3.5 Inform appropriate officials of conditions that may be

disruptive or damaging to the institution 4.1 Assist students in becoming productive, ethical, and

responsible citizens 4.5 Report to the appropriate authority any condition

that is likely to harm

Final Questions

What would happen if Kelsey said nothing?

Once other community members find out, what responsibility does the institution have to report Ian’s employment?