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This foundational resource provides a comprehensive exploration of ethical challenges in academic advising, collating with decision-making frameworks informed by best practice and theory. The daily decisions of academic advisors are rooted in ethical issues that impact students, faculty, other advisors, and the greater institution at large. Authored by a leading academic advising scholar-practitioner with two decades of experience, this book defines ethics, explains why it is important, and outlines how to make ethical decisions in an academic advising context. Case studies and reflection questions engage readers through real-world application and help make sense of new approaches and ways of thinking to support students. The fundamental knowledge and practical guidance contained in this book will empower new, seasoned, and aspiring academic advisors to feel confident and prepared to make sound decisions when faced with a diverse range of ethical dilemmas. For information and resources about academic advising or to become a member of NACADA, please visit https://nacada.ksu.edu/.

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This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the ethical dimension of academic advising practice that results in academic advisors’ becoming “ethically fit.” Related publications and other higher education professional associations provide additional resources. The author describes the interrelated aspects of definitions, theories, concepts, principles, and values that reflect our practice. She also provides practical applications of ethical dilemmas and models for resolution, along with cultural awareness and potential legal conflicts. Each analysis is supplemented with challenging questions and an illustrative case study. This book is a perfect professional development handbook for both faculty and primary-role academic advisors. Although the chapters appear to be sequential, the order can be selected to fit the overall needs of the specific academic advising program. Thomas J. Grites, PhD, NACADA Past President, Stockton University (Ret.), USA This is a book that should be on every academic advisor's bookshelf. The chapters contained herein provide a comprehensive look at the range of viewpoints on ethics and apply those perspectives to the practice of advising. Case studies after each chapter serve to illustrate the principles of that chapter using simulated scenarios. As Dr Rubin says (Chapter 6), ""Cultivating a culture of ethics is essential for academic advisors."" That is, Dr Rubin does not seek to present us with a strict code of ethics that can and must be adhered to in every institution. Rather, she provides us with a range of approaches—a culture of ethics—to help advisors resolve difficult issues for themselves. Peter Hagen, PhD, Stockton University (Ret.), USA

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the ethical dimension of academic advising practice that results in academic advisors’ becoming “ethically fit.” Related publications and other higher education professional associations provide additional resources. The author describes the interrelated aspects of definitions, theories, concepts, principles, and values that reflect our practice. She also provides practical applications of ethical dilemmas and models for resolution, along with cultural awareness and potential legal conflicts. Each analysis is supplemented with challenging questions and an illustrative case study. This book is a perfect professional development handbook for both faculty and primary role academic advisors. Although the chapters appear to be sequential, the order can be selected to fit the overall needs of the specific academic advising program. Thomas J. Grites, Ph.D., NACADA Past President, Stockton University (Ret.), USA This is a book that should be on every academic advisor's bookshelf. The chapters contained herein provide a comprehensive look at the range of viewpoints on ethics and apply those perspectives to the practice of advising. Case studies after each chapter serve to illustrate the principles of that chapter using simulated scenarios. As Dr. Rubin says (Chapter 6), ""Cultivating a culture of ethics is essential for academic advisors."" That is, Dr. Rubin does not seek to present us with a strict code of ethics that can and must be adhered to in every institution. Rather, she provides us with a range of approaches--a culture of ethics--to help advisors resolve difficult issues for themselves. Peter Hagen, Ph.D., Stockton University (Ret.), USA

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Lisa M. Rubin is a professor in the College of Education and the chair of the Institutional Review Board/Committee on Research Involving Human Subjects at Kansas State University, USA.

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