ethical dilemma workshop
TRANSCRIPT
● Define ethics, values, and morals
● Develop a list of personal ethical standards
● Describe steps when navigating through common college student ethical
dilemmas
● Create a plan of action for dealing with future ethical dilemmas
● Build collaboration skills through group work and idea sharing
● Ethics defines how we decide to act● Ethics deals with determining what is right and what is wrong● Ethics involves morals and values
● Values- Our fundamental beliefs.● We use values to determine what we think is just.● Values are standards we set for ourselves.
● Morals are values which come from a specific system of
belief.
● Morals do not come from the individual.
● Morals stem from culture, society, and other outside
influences.
● Determining the amount of say your parents have in your
choices
● Dealing with a roommate that is getting on your last nerve
● Getting an extra academic “boost”
● The way you treat others, especially those who are different
from you
● Figuring out how to deal with an emergency
● Deciding what to say or put on your social media accounts
Should parents dictate your major or the classes you choose? How
much control should your parents have over your college experience?
Student A
I am in college. What my parents think does not matter. I
can do whatever I want! I can stay up late, take rides with
strangers, and wear pajamas to class.
Student B
My parents have always told me what I needed to do. They
filled out all of my applications and helped me with my
college essay. Plus they give money whenever I need it. I
do not want to mess with a good thing.
Student C
I don’t really care. It’s whatever. I do not really know what I
want to do. If my parents want me to do a major I’ll just
do it. It’s better than no major at all.
Some helpful tips:
● College is a good time to take a stand and define
yourself
● Use communication to deal with the differences
between you and your parent(s)
● Build a working relationship with your parent(s)
● Choose your battles
● Be respectful!
Student A
I am going to tell all of my friends to shun her. Then I am going to tell her crush
that I saw her making out with some random person at a party. Not going to
talk to her at all. Then she will get it.
Student B
I am just going to write him some notes and leave it on his laptop. If he does
not do anything he probably has not seen my note yet. I just do not want to
get into an argument.
Student C
I cannot wait until Sam gets back to the room. This kid thinks I was kidding
around. Sam is going to learn today. Nobody eats my cookies without
asking me first. That is just rude.
Some Helpful tips:
● Never enter a new relationship without setting ground
rules
● Know yourself and get to know your roommate
● Be open to dialogue
● Be ready to compromise
● Space is important. Respect it!
Is getting a good grade no matter what the only important
thing in college? Does plagiarism or using “study drugs”
only matter if you get caught?
Student A
I really need to pass this chem. test tomorrow. If I do not study all night I will
not have any chance of passing tomorrow. It’s not that bad to try these pills
to help me focus just this one time. I need to pass!
Student B
My cousin took this class last year. She still has a copy of her paper. I could
probably just change the title, switch some stuff around and be fine. It’s
Sunday and the Pats are on. I am really not trying to stay in this library all
night.
Student C
I read in this article that apes are primates, but I already knew that. I probably
do not have to cite it.
Some helpful tips:
● Adderall like any drug can be addictive
● Adderall can create some psychological issues or
augment previous problems
● College is a time to find your voice, avoid hiding behind
plagiarized work
● If you need extra help check out the Center for
Academic Excellence (They love helping students!)
● When in doubt cite it!
Student A
This class is sooooo boring. I am just going to check facebook and twitter.
Somebody save me!
Facebook Status: This class is soooo boring!
Twitter update: This class is soooo boring! #class #boring #classisboring
Student B
To answer your question about summer jobs professor I worked at a grocery
store. Damoula’s Market basket, have you heard of it? Anyways you guys, a
bunch of old people kept coming in. They were gross and smelly.
Student C
That guy today was so mean talking about people from That Place, USA. No
one should be so disrespectful towards other people. I am not from That
Place, USA. If I was I would have said something.
Some helpful Tips:
● Always be courteous, polite and considerate to everyone you
come into contact with (Pay attention in class and stay off
your cell phone)
● Never discriminate against anyone for what
ever reason (Always be mindful of what you are saying
during class or during outside of class discussions. Think it
through)
● Encourage those around you to be considerate of others as
well
What do you do if you find your roommate unconstious, possibly under the
influence of substances, in the hallway?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMSb5fS5rQM
Student C
I have 99 problems and this kid is definitely not one. Look at this face. Does
this look like the face of someone who cares?
Some helpful Tips:● Safety first● Learn about SSU’s Good Samaritan policy● If you or a friend has a substance abuse problem do not be afraid to seek out help ● Reach out to your RA or RD on duty ● Counseling and health services are a resource for you
What should you post online? How do you decide what is worthy to be shared,
tweeted, or posted?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9HiTybgLHM
Group A
Your roommate is being cyberbullied by an ex. On many occasions you have
walked into your room to find your roommate crying. What do you do?
Student B
Your best friend cyberbullies an ex because that person cheated during their
relationship. What are you initial thoughts?
Student C
A friend from high school tells you about a cousin who is thinking about
dropping out of your school because someone at your college is sending
threatening messages online. What would you do to stop this kind of
behavior on your campus?
Some helpful tips:
● When interacting online know your intentions
● Be yourself
● Be mindful of your audience (Think TNK… Truth Necessity and Kindness)
● Ethical dilemmas can be a daily occurrence
● Do not be afraid to think about and question your
normative values from time to time
● In the end, try to define for yourself who you are and
what you are about
● Do your best as well to understand others around you
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